Volunteers at Elizabethtown Community Hospital augment and expand 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, Westport Health Center, Reception, Medical Records and the nursing unit. 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 2005, ECH volunteers and Auxiliary members gave a total of 3,219 hours of service to our Hospital. Way to go!




Why Volunteer?

Volunteering can be a wonderful experience and a great opportunity to meet new people and do something you enjoy. Below is a list of great reasons why you should 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

It’s a reason to get out of bed in the morning

Take pride in your accomplishments

Volunteering can create new contacts that may help your business or career

For your health!



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.



If you are interested in the various volunteer opportunities at Elizabethtown Community Hospital, contact the Community Relations Department at 873-6377 ext. 3003 or Click Here To E-mail Kerry Haley the volunteer coordinator,


We would love to have you be part of our team!

Volunteers Make a Difference!




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