Waldo County General Hospital is fortunate to be part of a vibrant, caring community, volunteering time, energy, and financial resources in so many ways.
Hospital Aid Volunteer Program~
All volunteers at Waldo County General Hospital are members of the Hospital Aid, which provides the guidance and policies for volunteering.
Who can volunteer?
Our volunteers are people with a desire to help others, a professional attitude and a willingness to learn new things. Waldo County General Hospital’s volunteer program welcomes men and women over the age of 18. Most volunteers donate 4-6 hours a day once or twice a month. Lunch is provided to each volunteer working at least four hours in a day.
What is the first step?
To become part of our wonderful group of volunteers, please call Community Relations for an application, 207-930-6739, and give your name and address or e-mail your request to: inquires@wchi.com. You may also download a copy of the application in Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format. A membership fee of $10 per year is required which assures that you are invited to all Aid events and receive the hospital’s newsletter.
What does training consist of?
Once your completed application is received, your reference will be checked and you will be scheduled for an interview with the Community Relations Coordinator. A packet of information about the Aid and the opportunities for volunteers will be given to you. If you desire to work in the hospital, you are scheduled to attend a mandatory inservice training session (MID) which familiarizes you with the safety, infection control and confidentiality policies and procedures at the hospital. You are also required to have a PPD (test for tuberculosis) and sign documentation concerning your history of mumps, rubella (German measles) and rubeola (measles).
After your MID is completed, a committee chairperson will contact you about volunteering in the areas that you have chosen and will provide a tour of the hospital, a name tag, a volunteer jacket and job training. If you only work on events outside of the hospital, you do not have to undergo training.
What are the benefits of volunteering?
While volunteers offer their services free of charge to WCGH, they do receive many benefits. They have a chance to learn new skills while making new friends and developing new interests. Volunteers who work in the hospital also receive a free flu shot. The Aid has monthly membership meetings from September-May with a featured speaker from the hospital staff or community on a healthcare topic which is very educational. Some meetings are purely for fun such as an auction, a recognition coffee and an annual meeting where members receive an award for reaching a milestone of volunteer hours.
The following are just a few of the tasks that need volunteer support:
At Waldo County General Hospital:
- Central Registration
- Clerical Duties
- Gift Shop
- Greeting & Transport
- Mail Room Assistant
At Clinics and Fairs:
- Blood Drive
- Hypertension Clinic
- Medication Safety Fair
- Prostate Clinic
- Tours for Second Graders
- Waldo County Health Fair
At Fundraising Events:
- Christmas Raffle
- Garden Walk
- Holiday Silver Tea
- Oncology Walk
- Spring Raffle
- Yard Sale
