Volunteer News and Opportunities
Help Deliver The Healing Power of Music
Volunteer musicians bring their talents to the bedside of patients in healthcare facilities. They are accompanied by volunteer guides who are familiar with the facilities, and serve as liaisons between musicians and patients. This enables the musicians to concentrate their performances for each patient.
If you are interested in volunteering as a musician or guide, please
contact MUSICIANS ON CALL at (212) 741-2709, or on the web at www.musiciansoncall.org.
The Good Dog Foundation: Dogs Helping Humans Heal
The Good Dog Foundation certifies dogs to deliver pet therapy sessions,
which involves dogs bringing joy to patients while they recover.
If you are interested in getting your dog certified for pet therapy, please
contact The Good Dog Foundation at (888) 859-9992, or on the web at www.thegooddogfoundation.org/index.html
Volunteers of the Year
St. Luke’s has been graced with the presence of Maria Morban since 2007. Maria volunteers on 9W; with Infection Control; is a Volunteer Rape Crisis and Domestic Violence Advocate for Crime Victims Treatment Center; and is a Patient Researcher for the Center for Comprehensive Care. Maria is always willing to lend a hand, train new volunteers, and volunteer in new programs; regardless of the task Maria has a smile on her face and a ready set of hands. Maria has been a vital asset to the St. Luke’s Volunteer Office.
Ken Gorsuch volunteers in several departments of Roosevelt Hospital. He volunteers as Unit Support for one of our medical/surgical units which has an extremely high turnover rate, a host in our main lobby, and provides office support in Cardiology and Neurosurgery. Ken is an excellent listener with a wonderful bedside manner, is patient and does not impose his views on anyone; he is very sensitive to the needs of others. Ken also has a great sense of humor. These attributes have allowed Ken to be an excellent trainer of new volunteers. Ken is very generous in the time he gives to Roosevelt and we are honored to have him as part of our volunteer team.
Volunteer Opportunities
• Licensed beauticians primarily at the St. Luke’s site to
provide complimentary haircuts to patients
• Clerical support is needed in many of our busy offices
• Entertainment planner to schedule events for patients- both sites.
This can include music, performers, bingo, movie nights, art therapy…get
as creative as you want.
• Lobby Host positions are available at the St. Luke’s site.
• Unit Support Aides for St. Luke's and Roosevelt Hospitals.
If you have any special talents or interests please let us know!
Donations are always welcome!
Clean, gently worn men’s seasonal clothing can be dropped off at
either volunteer office.
Men's pants are especially helpful!
Current novels and magazines are needed to support our
library’s active circulation.
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