| Your Health Matters | spring 2004 |
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Shadowing Sheds Light on Volunteer Opportunities
Howard Yenke, of Onset, tried the shadowing program at Tobey Hospital, following volunteer patient representative Amabel Barrows, and found the experience very valuable. “It took away the factor of the unknown,” said the 67-year-old. “And it really solidified for me that I will enjoy being a patient representative. The experience was wonderful.” “Volunteer shadowing is perfect for someone who is interested in volunteering but really doesn’t understand what it entails or may be hesitant about making the commitment,” said Agatha St. Amour, Director of Volunteers for Southcoast Hospitals Group. “And there is no obligation to perform any additional duty after shadowing.”
Volunteers are an integral and appreciated part of the Southcoast team, helping staff keep on top of the many tasks that need to be completed each day. Last year more than 750 volunteers contributed 103,000 hours of their time. To learn more, call the Volunteer Team Leader at the Southcoast Hospital site you are interested in volunteering: John Teixeira at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River at 508-679-7038; Janet Koska at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford at 508-961-5274 and Kathy Doherty at Tobey Hospital in Wareham at 508-273-4102. |
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