Volunteers at Elizabethtown Community Hospital compliment the services of the Hospital by performing a variety of assignments in a number of departments including:
- Radiology
- Laboratory
- Business Office
- VA Clinic
- Elizabethtown Community Health Center and Westport Health Center
- Reception
- Medical Records
- Inpatient Nursing Unit and Recreational Therapy
Volunteer opportunities range from answering phones, filing and shredding to visiting with patients and helping the nursing staff. Volunteers may also choose to be part of the Auxiliary and work on special projects and fundraisers throughout the year to benefit the Hospital.
In 2007, ECH volunteers and Auxiliary members gave a total of over 3,000 hours of service to our Hospital. Way to go!
Being a good volunteer requires a willingness to make a commitment of time. You need to be reliable and responsible, trustworthy and willing to maintain confidentiality. You must be interested in what you are doing and most importantly, you should enjoy being involved, helping others and being appreciated for your efforts.
WHY VOLUNTEER?
Volunteering can make you feel healthier and happier, have increased energy, lower blood pressure, less depression and better eating and sleeping habits Know that you are making a difference and giving back.
- Get the chance to brighten up another person's day
- Have an opportunity to meet new people and make great friends
- Increase your self-esteem and know that you are appreciated
- It’s your choice, it's your schedule - you can choose to work alone or with others, at home or in the community, all year or just some of the year
- Show off your current skills and talents and learn new ones
- Take pride in your accomplishments
If you are interested in volunteering at Elizabethtown Community Hospital, contact the Community Relations Department at (518) 873-3003 or email khaley@ech.org.
We would love to have you be part of our team. Volunteers Make a Difference!
