Are you interested in volunteering in Glen Cove?
Several opportunities exist at .
Here are some things you need to know:
Hours and day schedules are flexible but volunteers are expected to contribute a minimum of 50 hours a year.
Volunteers can choose their area of interest, including services that provide patient contact, nonpatient-related services and fundraising activities.
Some of the areas in need of assistance include:
- Ambulatory Services Unit
- Mail and Flowers
- Clerical/Office Work
- Pharmacy
- Emergency Department
- Physical Therapy
- General Transportation
- Pre-Surgical Testing
- Gift Cart
- Radiology
- Gift Shop
- Reception Desk
- Patient Library
- Surgical Lounge
The Junior Volunteer Program is for teens from 14 to 17. Some area schools offer credit for volunteer/community service. Juniors may choose from many areas of hospital service. For more information, call the auxiliary office at (516) 674-7366, Tuesday or Thursday mornings.
All volunteers participate in an orientation program and receive training. Candidates will be interviewed by a member of the auxiliary at the hospital. Volunteers will also be required to complete an application, obtain medical clearance, have a background check, purchase a uniform and pay nominal dues.
Contact the Auxiliary office at (516) 674-7365; e-mail Nancy Cleary, president, at nancee3@optonline.net; or download the brochure and fill out the form so an interview time can be scheduled.
