14 FAITH REGIONAL Health Services What it means to be a volunteer At Faith Regional Health Services, volunteers play an important part in supporting the services that put the word care in health care. Many of our volunteers find their work to be a great learning experience and intensely rewarding. Volunteering increases your own worth and happiness to know others are benefiting from your actions. In a broader sense, the volunteers represent an important link between the hospital and the larger community. They act as ambassadors of goodwill and promote Faith Regional Health Services through informal conversation with friends and family, as well as participating in special projects. There are no special requirements to be a volunteer, except that you must be 14 years of age or older. A good volunteer simply has an interest in helping, a positive attitude, exercises discretion and is dependable. Volunteer opportunities are available to assist in a variety of ways, including direct patient contact areas, guest service desks, the gift shop, and other areas across our campuses. If you are considering volunteering at Faith Regional Health Services, we will work with you to arrange a position that utilizes your skills and interests, and fits into your schedule. Benefits More than just helping others, volunteering also has many health and personal benefits: • Make new friends. • Receive a meal allotment before or after each shift. • Decrease your risk of depression. • Enjoy a sense of purpose and fulfillment. • Reduce stress. • Increase brain functioning, making you move and think at the same time. If you are ready to start making a difference in the lives of others, call 402-644-7529.
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