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Hospital Visitor Volunteer

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ORGANIZATION: Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, San Diego

Current Logo 2012

"Caring, comfort, compassion, and conversation."

The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) San Diego is looking for volunteers to serve in our Hospital Visitor Program at Naval Medical Center San Diego. Volunteers in this role simply act as a compassionate person who is willing to visit and talk with patients who may not have family or friends nearby.

Volunteer hours are Monday-Friday 4pm-8pm and Saturday-Sunday 9am-4pm. The typical time commitment is 3 hours per week.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Present a professional, friendly and objective appearance
  • Maintain a nonjudgmental demeanor, objectivity and confidentiality
  • Serve as an NMCRS Ambassador

TIME COMMITMENT

  • Minimum 2-3 hours per week, including travel time to/from Naval Medical Center San Diego

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Commit to the team for a minimum of 6 months
  • Complete NMCRS Orientation and Training
  • Proof of childhood vaccines
  • Complete medical screening

BENEFITS

  • Mileage and childcare reimbursements available
  • Opportunity to have a positive impact on quality of life for service members

Preference given for military spouses or those who already have military base access. Those without base access must be able to pass a background check. For more information about the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, please visit www.nmcrs.org.

2 Shifts

  • 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM PST - Spots available: 4
    Saturday-Sunday
  • 04:00 PM to 08:00 PM PST - Spots available: 7
    Monday-Friday
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About Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, San Diego

Location:

Naval Base San Diego, 3115 Dolphin Alley Bldg 270, San Diego, CA 92101, US

Mission Statement

The mission of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Socitey is to provide, in partnership with the Navy and Marine Corps, financial, educational, and need-based assistance to active-duty and retired Sailors and Marines, their eligible family members, and survivors.

Description

The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society is a private, non-profit, volunteer, service organization. As a Center of Excellence, it is committed to ensuring that all available resources are used to assist personnel of the Naval Service--active, retired, and their eligible family members-- to achieve financial self-sufficiency and find solutions to emergency needs.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Community

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.
This opportunity has 2 shifts

WHERE

Naval Medical Center San Diego (Balboa)San Diego, CA 92101

(32.72697,-117.16471)
 

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Must be able to commit to one shift per week
  • This opportunity is currently Monday-Friday 4pm-8pm and Saturday-Sunday 9am-4pm.

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