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Flexible Schedule
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Brooklyn, NY 11212
Therapeutic Recreation Volunteers are needed to provide assistance in the Schulman and Schachne Institute for Nursing and Rehabilititation, Schlang Assisted Living, and Adult Day HealthCare. Recreation Therapy Volunteers will provide assistance with the following: 1) Friendly Visiting: a) Reading to the residents' b)Assisting the residents to write letters; c) Friendly discussion/game playing; d) Escorting a resident outdoors when weather permits. 2) Assistance in the service of morning coffee and cake to the residents. 3) Assistance in the Activity Department in the conducting of social functions, parties, picnics, entertainment program and outdoor activities for resident. 4)Assistance in the service of tea, coffee and ice water to the residents at mealtime. 5) Assistance in the Beauty Shop and the gift shop.
Date Posted: 2024-06-14
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Flexible Schedule
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Brooklyn, NY 11212
Several volunteer opportunities exist in the hospital and/or nursing home. These include: Clerical, Surgical Advocate, Emergency Room, Pediatric Storybook Reading, Elderly Friendly Visiting, Pastoral Care, Book Cart, Recreation Therapy, plus more..
Date Posted: 2024-06-14
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Flexible Schedule
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Brooklyn, NY 11212
The Volunteer Services Department at the Brookdale Hospital and Medical Center is seeking volunteers to participate in their Volunteer Child Life Program. The volunteers will assist the Child Life Specialist in providing a safe and developmentally appropriate environment for the children in the hospital. Volunteers are trained by a certified Child Life Speacialist in child development and hospital policies so they feel confident working with the children. Child Life volunteers work directly with the children and their families by bringing toys, games, crafts, movies, music or other resources to the children's room. Volunteers also bring childen to the playroom where they can play games and hold arts and crafts activities. We are seeking compassionate, caring individuals who enjoy working with children.
Date Posted: 2024-06-14
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Flexible Schedule
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Brooklyn, NY 11212
The Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center is looking for caring people to join their "Helpful Spoons Patient Feeding Program". The program enables volunteers to assist patients who are either unable to feed themselves or require some assist to do so. Volunteers have an opportunity to provide social contact, companionship and stimulation during meals which may also aide the patient’s progress. If you enjoy talking with people, helping others and would like to give back to your community, please call or e-mail Lynne Latson, Volunteer Supervisor at 718-240-5423 or llatson@bhmcny.org Requirements: Volunteer must be at least 21 years of age, mature, ability to follow directions and have good communication skills. In addition to completing all Brookdale Hospital Volunteer Services requirements such as medical, drug test, background check and orientation, the Helpful Spoons Volunteer Feeding Program requires completion of our feeder training program and passing a competency test. Qualified candidates must be available to feed between 8am-10am for breakfast, 12pm-2pm for lunch and /or 5pn-7pm for dinner. Volunteers can choose the day(s) and shift they would like to work. A minimum of 2 two hour shifts a week is required.
Date Posted: 2024-06-14
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Flexible Schedule
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BROOKLYN, NY 11212
The purpose of this volunteer program is provide assistance to patients being treated in the Emergency Department, their family members/escorts. Volunteers will interact with family members/escorts of those patients keeping them appraised of the patients' progress. Volunteers will provide only non-medical information. Other duties will include: * Escorting patients and or family members to treatment areas. *Providing general information to persons waiting in the Emergency Department, * Assisting medical staff with patients as needed.
Date Posted: 2024-06-14