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106 people are interested
Hartford Hospital Expressive Art Volunteer Program
ORGANIZATION: Hartford Hospital
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106 people are interested
Volunteers are needed to assist patients with creative art projects. Projects may include; collages, writing, drawing or painting with various media or props depending on the needs of the patient. We are looking for volunteers who will be committed to weekly visits for three hours. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in speding time with patients, facilitating creative work, or careers in Therapeutic Recreation and Art Therapy.
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About Hartford Hospital
Location:
80 Seymour Street, Hartford, CT 06102, US
Mission Statement
To offer comprehensive services in an environment where innovation and teaching are integral to care; where we are proud to serve patients and one another; where meeting the challenge of complex medical needs is viewed as a defining competency; and where quality and safety of care are a constant.
Description
Hartford Hospital is central Connecticut's leading tertiary medical center with a world class medical staff, supported by over 7,000 extraordinary staff members and 1,000 volunteers. Hartford Hospital is the major teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Connecticut Medical School, serving the New England region. Our reputation for providing complex and innovative care to those in need is built on the foundation of excellence in patient care, teaching and research. Our quality programs have continually been recognized for excellence by the Federal Government, US News and World Report, Solucient, Blue Cross/Blue Shield and the National Cancer Institute, to name a few.
Hartford Hospital performed the first successful heart transplant in the state, and pioneered the use of robotics in surgery. We maintain the only Level 1 Trauma Center in the region, and operate the state's only air ambulance system, LIFE STAR.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Hartford Hospital80 Seymour StreetHartford, CT 06102
DATE POSTED
February 22, 2017
SKILLS
- Exhibition Arts
- Painting
- People Skills
- Healthcare
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- One 3 hour shift a week for 6 months
- Attend one all day training session followed by three shifts shadowing current volunteer.