January:
The Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP) is also seeking volunteers! Located at the Hurley Medical Center, HELP is a caring program for hospitalized older patients.
The first step in signing up for this is registering online and attending a volunteer orientation which is held monthly. Online applications can be located on their website.
More information can be found in the Career Center at Davison High School.
The Care Team has volunteer opportunities in the following areas:
Administrative Volunteer: This volunteer needs to take on administrative tasks such as creating packets, mailings or assisting in filing. Work will be done in a calm environment where snacks are provided and hours are flexible! They must be between office hours of 8:30am—4:30pm. Standard volunteer commitment is two times per month for an hour and a half. The office is at 5401 Gateway Center Drive, Suite D, in Flint. Student must be 16 years old and be able to complete background check.
Direct Patient Care: These volunteers will take apart in fun activities and sit with patients to give them support emotionally. They will be put with a hospice patient at a facility in a network nearby. Volunteers are expected to be there between hours 10:00am—5:00pm, weekend visitation is available.
For more information on the Care Team opportunities please see Mrs. Valliere in the Career Center or contact the Care Team Volunteer Coordinator, Maddee Forster at 810-471-0236 or email at mforster@careteammi.com