| Message from the CEO |  This month, we celebrate National Volunteer Week, April 18 through 24. Although we appreciate your work every day, we want to offer a special thank-you at this time. Hope's volunteers truly deserve to be celebrated!
Our roots are in volunteering. As you know, Hope was founded by a group of caring people who envisioned a better life for the people of our community. Former President Bush once described a hospice volunteer as "a soldier in the army of compassion." That description applies to each of you, as you work to support our mission to provide exceptional care and support to every individual and their loved ones as they fulfill life's journey.
Each day, you add quality to our work and to the lives of those in our care. Many thousands of people in our community will always remember and appreciate your efforts.
As we observe National Volunteer Week, you have the gratitude of the entire Hope staff. Thank you for all that you do.
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| Ways to Volunteer | Lehigh Acres - Volunteer(s) needed to visit with a Hope
patient, a young boy with Autism. He
likes to take a walk every afternoon after school, which helps him transition from
home from school. Help is appreciated
any day; a regular scheduled day would be very helpful. If you have an hour or so available in the
afternoon, could you spend it walking one day a week? Please call Lynnan if you are interested.
Cape Coral- Volunteer(s) needed to help elderly couple maintain their lawn and home. They
have custody of their two (2) special needs grandchildren who are under Hope's
care. They are in need of a one-time clean up crew, and possibly someone to
stop by every other week to check in and help out. If you are interested, please contact
Lynnan.
 Rainbow Trails:Applications are being accepted for Volunteers to help at Rainbow
Trails camp for children. Volunteers are
needed in Mid-Florida on June 5, and Lee
County on June 12 from
7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Volunteers must
attend orientation classes. Two classes will be scheduled. A variety of
volunteer roles are needed at camp, from leading children from one activity to
another, planning recreational activities, helping to serve lunch, assisting at
check-in, and various other tasks.
Volunteer nurses are needed to assist special needs children in a
specially designated area at each camp. If you are interested, please complete an application on line at http://www.hopehcs.org/rainbowtrails/
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| Continuing Education |
If you are interested in attending any of these classes,
please sign up with your volunteer specialist.
Falls Prevention
This workshop will help you identify the risk factors for falls and how to help your patient to recover from a fall. This hands-on workshop will help you understand your own risk of falls and to avoid becoming a fall statistic.
Joanne's House Community Room, Bonita Springs
April 12, 2010
9:00 to 10:30 p.m.
Memorial Service Volunteer Program
Volunteers are needed for the Memorial Service Program to support the Chaplain or Memorial Support Counselor and coordinate activities for the services. Volunteers in this program will act as a Hope Host to the friends and family of our patients at a memorial services in Hope's Chapels. Volunteers will work with family and the chaplain to ensure a meaningful service for our guests.
Chapel, Hope
HealthCare Services
Center, Lehigh Acres
Thursday, April 29
3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
11th Hour Volunteer Program
Sitting with a patient during the last hours of life is a privilege and the utmost sign of respect. When a patient does not have family present, or the family is exhausted or uncomfortable being alone when their loved one dies, an 11th Hour volunteer can be a tremendous help. These special volunteers are usually called to a nursing home, assisted living facility, private home or a hospice house when a patient has 24-48 hours to live. The hours and days vary depending on need. If you would like to be on the list to help, you will need to attend a special, two-hour class.
Sebring Office
April 21, 2010
9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Lakeland Office
April 21, 2010
1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Hope
HealthCare Services
Center, Lehigh Acres
Thursday, April 29
1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Front Desk/Reception
Training
Volunteers are needed at the front desk at the new Hope HealthCare
Services Center
in Lehigh Acres. Training will be
provided. Shifts are three (3) hours,
one day a week. Volunteers will greet
visitors, answer phones, deliver flowers, and direct traffic within the
facility. Shifts are available seven
days a week.
Hope
HealthCare Services
Center, Lehigh Acres
Thursday, April 29
9:00 to 10:30 a.m.
Hope Honor Guard and
Veterans History Project Training
We are seeking volunteers passionate about honoring our U.S.
Armed Forces Veterans. Hope Honor Guard
is responsible for presenting patients with certificates and other items of
appreciation for their service. The presentations, which often include family
and friends of the Veteran, are very moving as the patient sometimes shares
memories of military service. The
presentations usually end with an official salute by an Honor Guard member who
is a Veteran. Volunteers who participate
in this program will be required to adhere to a dress code, including a special
beret provided by Hope.
Westlinks (Gateway Office), Fort Myers
April 20
2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Sebring
April 23
9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Bereavement Caller
Class
This class will prepare volunteers to make calls to bereaved
friends and family members approximately ninety (90) days after a patient has
died. The call consists of simple
questions and listening skills. Volunteers are instructed what to do if the friend or family needs to
talk to a counselor. The calls can be
made from the office or your home and are very meaningful to the recipient of
the call. They truly appreciate the
followup.
Joanne's House, Bonita
Springs
Monday, May 3
1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Cape Coral
Hospice House
Monday, May 10
1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
New Volunteer Orientation OpportunitiesPlease let your friends and family know about the upcoming volunteer orientation schedule. We continue to need patient support and transportation volunteers in all Hope service areas. Classes are as follows: Cape Coral Office - April 14, 2010 Lakeland - April 15, 2010 Sebring - April
20, 2010 Lehigh
Office - April 22, 2010 Hope Chest-
May 7, 2010 StudentsFort Myers - May 8, 2010 Fort Myers - May 12, 2010 Lakeland - May 18, 2010 Shellpoint -
May 20, 2010 Sebring - June
22, 2010 Bonita
Springs - June 30, 2010 If you know someone who is interested in volunteering, please have them contact Joe Pardior visit http://www.hopehcs.org/volunteerto complete a volunteer application. |
New Dress Code
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As Volunteers, you represent Hope in many facets of service,
and we are grateful. It is important for every representative of the organization
to reflect a positive and professional image of Hope, to help instill
confidence in patients and their families of the care we provide. That starts
with first impressions, including how we dress.
Please review the following guidelines and talk with your volunteer
specialist if you have any questions. 1. Volunteers
are expected to exercise good judgment in choosing appropriate clothing
for work and care in grooming, personal hygiene and cleanliness.
2. Volunteers
are required to wear the official Hope ID Badge while on duty.
3. The
following types of clothing are specifically not permitted:
a. Sandals,
flip flops or other open toe shoes (applies to patient care, kitchens
only) b. Halters,
tank tops or shirts with spaghetti straps c. T-shirts
with graphics or logos d. Denim
of any kind e. Sweat
pants or jogging suits f. Shirts
that do not have collars (for men) g. Short
Shorts (higher than 3 inches above the knee)
4.Volunteers
are expected to attend to their personal grooming and hygiene with the
following guidelines:
a. Hair
should be clean and nicely groomed b. Men
should be shaven with facial hair well-groomed c. Fingernails
should be trimmed and clean and at a professional length d. Body
piercing should not be excessive e. Perfume,
cologne or after shave should not be used |
Ice Cream Summer School
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Save the Dates! Ice Cream Summer School is coming soon.
Cape Coral
- July 28, 2010
Bonita Springs - July 21, 2010
Fort Myers
- July 14, 2010
Lehigh Acres - July 22, 2010
Sebring - July 16, 2010
Lakeland
- July 15, 2010
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If you have recently added an e-mail address or changed your e-mail address, please contact your volunteer specialist.
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Contact Us
Department DirectorCourtney Quirie9470 Healthpark Circle Fort Myers, FL 33908 (239) 433-8069 Direct (239) 482-3380 Fax Volunteer TrainerJoe Pardi9470 Healthpark Circle Fort Myers, FL 33908 (239) 489-9180 Direct (239) 482-3380 Fax Hope ChestJane Davis13821 N Cleveland Ave N Fort Myers, FL 33903 (239) 652-1114 Phone (239) 985-7715 Fax Cape-NFM Facilities David Kowalski 13821 N Cleveland Ave N Fort Myers, FL 33903 (239) 985-7701 Direct (239) 652-9211 Fax Ft Myers, Lehigh and South Lee FacilitiesBarbara Tvedt 9470 Healthpark Circle Fort Myers, FL 33908 (239) 985-7722 Direct (239) 482-3380 Fax North Cape, Downtown FM, NFM Home Team
Colette Johns13821 N Cleveland Ave N Fort Myers, FL 33903 (239) 985-7728 Direct
(239) 652-9211 Fax Ft Myers area, BeachesLynnan Grissinger9470 Healthpark Circle Fort Myers, FL 33908 (239) 489-9181 Direct (239) 482-3380 Fax Cape Coral AreaNina Tomasello2430 Diplomat Pkwy E Cape Coral, FL 33909 (239) 656-3240 Direct (239) 574-6417 Fax Bonita Springs AreaBarbara Nielsen27200 Imperial Pkwy Bonita, FL 34135 (239) 444-4140 Direct (239) 444-1111 Fax Lehigh Area, Hendry & GladesJean Best25 Homestead Rd N#35 Lehigh Acres, FL 33936 (239) 415-7217 Direct (863) 382-0312 Other (239) 368-2141 Fax Polk CountyAmy Souza1525 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL 33805 (863) 370-7017 Direct (863) 688-4717 Fax Highlands and Hardee CountiesAllison Lao4840 Sun N Lake Blvd. Sebring, FL 33872 (863) 382-7004 Direct (863) 382- 0359 Fax |
TB Tests
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Please remember to call (239) 322-5341 or
(800) 835-1673 ext 25341 to schedule
a TB Test.
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| Hope Volunteer Wear |
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Hope has partnered with Land's End to provide top quality, branded clothing for you. Click on the image above to visit the site where you can purchase official Hope Volunteer Wear. |
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receive a new copy, by e-mail, three times a year. You can cancel the subscription at any
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