July 20, 2010, MORRIS, IL – The Morris Hospital Auxiliary is hosting a Volunteer Recruitment Fair on Tuesday, August 10, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in Whitman Assembly Room 1 at Morris Hospital, 150 W. High Street, Morris.
The fair provides an opportunity for teenagers and adults who are interested in learning more about volunteering at Morris Hospital to meet volunteers in various assignments and tour the hospital. Refreshments will be provided.
"Volunteers play a very important role in the mission of Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers, and they tend to find numerous personal rewards from their volunteer experience," says Karen Nowosielski, Manager of Volunteer Services at Morris Hospital. "We are committed to placing each volunteer in a position that best matches the volunteer's wishes, interests and availability, along with the needs of the hospital."
The Morris Hospital Auxiliary is currently seeking volunteers to serve as drivers and driver assistants for the hospital's Patient Transportation Service. Volunteers are also currently needed for gift shop and outpatient greeter desk. Other volunteer opportunities include staffing the surgery waiting room; assisting with the Lifeline program; helping various departments throughout the hospital with special projects; and knitting, crocheting or sewing items for newborns.
In addition to attending new volunteer orientation, all volunteers receive thorough training in order to carry out their specific responsibilities, says Nowosielski. Hospital volunteers are also provided a uniform and picture identification badge to wear while performing volunteer duties. In appreciation of their service, Morris Hospital provides volunteers complimentary flu shots, participation in Morris Hospital fitness classes, health screenings, meals in the hospital on the day of service, as well as recognition for service hours.
"In addition to all the special perks, the greatest benefit that comes with volunteering is the opportunity to make new friends and learn new skills, not to mention the great personal satisfaction volunteers experience from assisting others," says Nowosielski.
For more information on the Volunteer Recruitment Fair, call 815-942-2932, ext. 7022.
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