This week, April 12 to 18, focuses on the people who choose to give back of their precious and valuable time to support the mission of Loma Linda University Health.
During this Volunteer Recognition Week, Loma Linda University Health wants you to remember to thank our wonderful volunteers!
Volunteers are a huge part of making patients and visitors feel comfortable at Loma Linda University Medical Center. Whether working with patients, providing hospitality services, or aiding in pet visitations, volunteers are the heart of the hospital.
“Volunteers are critical to the patient experience. The role of the volunteer begins with an escort when a patient enters the hospital, and continues throughout their stay,” Beth Rose, director of hospitality services, says.
“Throughout patients’ experience at Loma Linda University Health, there are opportunities for volunteers to listen and connect with them on an emotional level. Volunteers are invaluable and we are grateful for their service.”
Hear from some of the Loma Linda University Health volunteers in this video:
This week, Loma Linda University Health has been saying thank you by providing mobile carts filled with giveaways, massages by appointment, and breakfasts, lunches and snacks to the volunteers within the Medical Center.
Here are a few of the diverse areas through which volunteers support Loma Linda University Health:
• Gift shop
• Hospitality services (escort and golf cart)
• Child life (playrooms and NICU)
• Patient units
• Clerical
• Chaplain services
• Emergency department
• Music Connection
• P.A.W.S – pet visitation
• Teen Summer
Other volunteers work in different parts of Loma Linda University Health, whether on the university side or other clinical locations such as the LLU Behavioral Medicine Center.
Each area of work is equally valuable and could not be adequately accomplished without the help of people who choose to volunteer their personal free time to the enrichment of others.
To become involved in one of these volunteer programs, candidates can apply online at www.lomalindavolunteers.org.