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23 people are interested
Make a Difference - Become a Rainbow Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Duke Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant Family Support Program
Please visit the new page to apply.
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23 people are interested
Rainbow Volunteers interact with patients in the Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant unit. Volunteers are based out of the Hope Lodge Connection, which is the only common gathering space that patients and families share, and where daily group activities take place. Rainbow Volunteers participate in a mandatory 3 hour training prior to serving on the PBMT unit. Following their training, Rainbow Volunteers provide respite for parents, sit with children, and provide general unit hospitality for PBMT patients and families. Rainbow Volunteers serve in two hour shifts, once a week.
I am holding a training on Thursday, May 14th, 2015 from 6pm-9pm which includes a tour of our unit, Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant at the hospital. You would need to complete paperwork, receive a health recommendation from Duke, participate in a 30 minute phone interview and the deadline to complete everything is Thursday, April 30th. Please understand, no exceptions to the deadline can be made. Our program requires very specific criteria listed below:
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Willing to volunteer for a minimum of two hours per week for one year or two consecutive semesters
- Pass a background check and health screening
- Receive vaccinations if needed
- Receive the annual flu shot - exemptions are not allowed
- Attend a mandatory training
- Volunteers are expected to make 100% of their shifts
- Submit a weekly shift summary
- Please understand our volunteer program is a non-clinical experience
- Begin volunteering on the unit immediately after the training
If you feel you meet the criteria and would be a good candidate for the Rainbow Volunteer program please contact me and I will be glad to answer questions and send the paperwork. Many thanks and I look forward to hearing from you. Robyn Barber - 919 668-1204 or robyn.barber@duke.edu
More opportunities with Duke Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant Family Support Program
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About Duke Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant Family Support Program
Location:
2301 Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27710, US
Mission Statement
The Family Support Program (FSP) is a volunteer-based program that provides specific programs, resources and services to patients and families during their time at Duke. It was founded in May of 1997 as a partnership, born through the efforts of families who experienced transplant at Duke and the Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant staff. The program seeks to embrace families and fully address their needs during the arduous transplant process.
Description
PBMT volunteers work on the Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant Unit, which is a 16 bed, critical care, isolation unit. The volunteers will support the families and patient by engaging in play and socialization, as well as serving as a general unit resource.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Duke University Medical Center2301 Erwin RoadDurham, NC 27710
DATE POSTED
March 16, 2015
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Pediatrics
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- Two hours per week for one year
- Health screening, background check, flu vaccine