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Some of the most visible and valuable people at Piedmont Medical Center (PMC) are its volunteers. These special people volunteer their time and efforts to help us ensure quality service at Piedmont. Nearly 200 men and women from the surrounding area are members of Piedmont's Volunteer Auxiliary, and they're always looking for individuals who share their commitment to service to join the PMC family.
Who Volunteers at Piedmont Medical Center?
Volunteers at Piedmont are men and women, ranging in age from teens to senior citizens. They are students, homemakers, retirees as well as professionals holding full- and part-time jobs who are interested in giving back to the community through volunteerism. Volunteers work in various departments in the hospital and have different kinds of responsibilities, such as escorting patients, or working in the various admitting departments helping families. Volunteers deliver flowers to patient rooms and help at our front desk.
The Teen Volunteer Program
Interested teens ages 14-17 have the opportunity to volunteer at Piedmont. This program offers young people a great opportunity to learn more about healthcare professions as well as the importance of volunteering.
Why consider becoming a volunteer?
People volunteer at Piedmont for different reasons. Some want to learn new skills, strengthen old ones, or explore career opportunities in health care. Volunteering involves communicating with people in need, keeping busy, sharing interests, and extending a helping hand.
How can you become a volunteer?
Call the Volunteer Services Department at Piedmont at (803) 329-6828 and make an appointment with Kim Brock, Director of Volunteers. You will be invited to complete an application. Through your personal interview, the director will help direct your energies, talents and interests into the proper assignment. Before you begin, you will be required to attend a hospital orientation session.
Other programs
In addition to their volunteer efforts, members of Piedmont's Volunteer Auxiliary support the mission of PMC through the implementation of a variety of programs aimed at benefiting the community. These include:
Scholarship Program
Each year, the volunteers offer $10,000 to $12,000 in scholarships for local graduating seniors (York County residents) pursuing an education in the healthcare field and for Piedmont employees seeking to advance their healthcare careers through continuing education.
Lights for Love
During the holiday season, the volunteers sponsor a fundraising event in which anyone interested can purchase a light on the Christmas tree in honor, recognition or remembrance of a special someone. Proceeds raised benefit the Scholarship program.
Gift Shop
The hospital gift shop provides a variety of merchandise for patients, visitors and employees and is managed entirely by the Volunteer Auxiliary. It is located on the ground floor if the Women's Center. Proceeds raised benefit the Scholarship program.
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Annual Book Fair and Jewelry Sale
Twice a year, volunteers schedule both book and jewelry sales at Piedmont for the employees and visitors. Proceeds benefit the Scholarship program.
Born to Read
Trained Born to Read volunteers visit new parents at Piedmont and explain that one of the greatest "free" gifts the parent can give their child is the gift of language by reading, talking, listening and playing with their child every day. This program was modeled after the National Born to Read program.
The Mended Hearts
These are people who are trained Mended Hearts volunteers that visit patients while in the hospital to answer questions, be of moral support and to help make the time through treatment and recovery easier for the patient and family.
The New Attitude Room
A special room that is staffed by trained volunteers offers free wigs, scarves and accessories to women experiencing the effects of cancer treatment.
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To contact the Volunteer Service Office,
call 803-329-6828 or email
Kim.Brock@tenethealth.com
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