WHAT DO VOLUNTEERS DO?
Volunteers at Enloe Medical Center provide a broad scope of services all impacting patient care in some capacity. Volunteers support the hospital, departments, nursing staff, vistors, and patients.
Current volunteer programs include:
Patient Ambassador
Patient Ambassadors provide human interaction and advocacy for our patients.
Med/Surg Floors
CCU - Healthy Hearts
GUEST SERVICES
Positively impact the patient/visitor experience by creating a welcoming and compassionate environment that is responsive to the needs of patients, staff and community members.
PLANETREE
Our patient-centered care model of healthcare has created several programs that have a unique function of support.
Doula Volunteers
Health Learning Center
Musicians
White Rose Companions
HOSPICE
Hospice Volunteers provide care and support in response to the individual needs of terminally ill patients and their families or support for those family members who have recently lost a loved one through the Bereavement Program.
CANCER CENTER
Volunteers provide companionship and emotional support to patients receiving treatment and their families at our Regional Cancer Center.
Cancer Connections
Infusion Therapy
Radiation Oncology
Resource Library
OUTREACH
Volunteers impact the daily life of our community members by providing a service to those outside the hospital.
TELECARE
STAR Team
Lifeline
Golf Tournament
REHABILITATION CENTER
Create a welcoming and caring environment that is responsive to the needs of community members and staff.
ARCH Program
TLC
STUDENT PROGRAMS
Our student programs are structured for those who are interested in the medical field and want more experience in the environment.
"I uplift patiens' spirits by simply listening and being by their side."
-Volunteer since 2007
"The volunteers give such a gift to the staff with their smiles, their hugs, their time."
-Enloe Employee
"Thank you Volunteers for your courtesy and patience while my father was in surgery."
-Visitor in 2009
"Volunteers embody service from the heart."
-Community member in 2010
"Thank you for being so kind to patients in need. A patient needed emotional support and a Volunteer talked to the patient and helped ease their concerns."
-Enloe Employee
"Thank you for making me feel like there was someone on my side. All your help was truly appreciated."
-Patient in 2009
"I let patients know how special they are by giving a hug or holding a hand."
-Volunteer since 2000
"The ER volunteers have been a great joy to our department, they continually help out in keeping the ER waiting room calm as well as helping family members get back to see their family."
-Enloe Employee
"A patient was in awful pain and I was able to sit and hold her hand while she was being treated. I stayed until she finally felt better."
-Volunteer since 2005
Enloe is a SAFE SURRENDER SITE.