Volunteer Opportunities at Powell Valley Healthcare
Volunteers that give of themselves and sacrifice personal time to help with health concerns of family, friends and neighbors is one of the greatest gifts. Listed below are the volunteer groups that operate in and around Powell Valley Healthcare. If you are interested in helping, please contact the numbers listed below, or call Powell Valley Hospital, 754-2267.
Powell Valley Healthcare Volunteer Services Our auxiliary is active in raising funds to support healthcare needs
within the various service settings, primarily, Powell Valley Hospital and
Powell Valley Care Center. Volunteers offer their assistance
for various activities and events. The group meets the third Friday
of each month at 1 pm.
Contact:
Ann Lohof, President, 754-4684 or Jim Cannon, Hospital Liaison,
754-1104
Fundraising Events
• Management of Hospital Gift Shop
• October Salad Luncheon
• Candy and soda machine sales
Activities and Services
• Installation and service of LIFELINES in Powell Valley Hospital
District
• Care of facility plants
• Assistance with annual Blood Screenings
• Assistance with Powell Community Health Fair
• Facility decorating for Christmas
• Organ donor awareness program
• Assist with community Blood Drives
Powell Valley Care Center Volunteers Nearly 100 volunteers assist at Powell Valley Care Center with activities, events, parties and companionship. Some of the opportunities for volunteering at Powell Valley Care Center include fixing hair, doing nails, reading to residents, writing letters for residents, sitting and visiting with residents and much more. Contact: Mary Derry, Recreation Director,
754-1259
Powell Valley Hospice Volunteers Valley Hospice employs the services of several hospice volunteers throughout the year. Sixteen hours of training is required to become a hospice volunteer. Duties may include running errands, doing laundry, assisting with transportation, and sitting with the hospice patients. Contact: Douglas Sunderland, MSW,
754-2267, Ext. 669
Volunteers that give of themselves and sacrifice personal time to help with health concerns of family, friends and neighbors is one of the greatest gifts. Listed below are the volunteer groups that operate in and around Powell Valley Healthcare. If you are interested in helping, please contact the numbers listed below, or call Powell Valley Hospital, 754-2267.