Messenger May 2010

May 2010: In This Issue

Message from the CEO

Ways to Volunteer

Continuing Education

Your great work, year round, is a tribute to our mission to provide exceptional care and support to every individual and their loved ones as they fulfill life's journey.

As we care for others, we must take good care of ourselves and our families, especially at this time of year -- hurricane season gets underway in just a few weeks.

Throughout the hurricane season, our two priorities are the continued support of patients and clients, and the safety and well being of our volunteers and staff.

In order to effectively meet the needs of those in our care, our own personal plans and preparations should be in place. Now is the time to begin those precautionary steps. Hurricane preparedness guides and information are made available each year by a number of sources throughout the community, including newspapers and TV.

Before and after a storm, we work to ensure that each person in our care is safe and has the medications, medical equipment and other items they need, with no disruption in care. Our patients, clients and staff are fortunate that you are exceptionally dedicated as Hope volunteers, focused on meeting their needs.

Thank you for all that you do.
- Samira K. Beckwith

Ways to Volunteer

Fort Myers, HealthPark Office - Volunteers are still needed to fill in a few shifts at the reception desk in the home office. If you are interested in helping out a few hours a week, please contact Barbara Tvedt.

Sebring, Rainbow Trails - Volunteers are needed, Saturday, June 5, to help at our first bereavement camp in mid-Florida. Volunteers will be assigned to specific campers (ages 6-16), and will help them get from activity to activity and make sure they are able to participate in all events. Training is provided. This is a one day only commitment. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older. This volunteer opportunity is open to any community member. Applications are available online or by contacting Allison Lao.

Fort Myers, Rainbow Trails Lunch Volunteers - Volunteers are needed on Saturday, June 12, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Treeline Elementary School to assist with setting up, handing out, and cleaning up lunches for the children and families attending camp. No cooking is required; meals will be delivered. Please contact Joe Pardi if you are interested.

Male Cribbage Player needed - Fort Myers area has a patient who would benefit from socializing, and is especially interested in a male cribbage player. If you have a couple hours a week and could help out, please call Barbara Tvedt.

Sebring Area - A Sunday volunteer is needed to sit with patient so their caregiver can attend church services. Please call Allison Lao for times and more information if you can help.

HealthPark Hospice House has a residential patient who loves to play bridge. We're looking for bridge players to socialize and play once a week at Hospice House. If you have a couple hours a week and could help out, please call Lynnan Grissinger.

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.

Lehigh Acres
Monday, May 10
9:00 - 10:00 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.

Cape Coral Hospice House
Monday, May 10
1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Patient Feeding Class
Volunteers are needed to assist in feeding patients in our hospice houses. It is important to understand how and when we assist patients with eating. Volunteers should be patient, social, and available during meal times.

Lehigh Acres Hope HealthCare Services Center
Monday, May 24
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

New Volunteer Orientation Opportunities
Please 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:

Students Fort 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/volunteer to complete a volunteer application.

Ice Cream Summer School

Save the Dates! Ice Cream Summer School is coming soon.

Fort Myers - July 14, 2010
Lakeland - July 15, 2010
Sebring - July 16, 2010
Bonita Springs - July 21, 2010
Lehigh Acres - July 22, 2010
Cape Coral - July 28, 2010

Veteran's Information

How do you like your coffee?
VALOR Volunteers or those interested in the program (veteran volunteers) are invited to a coffee hour conversation to talk about what is happening, provide feedback on ways to improve, and discuss general questions and stories related to the program. Recently taped Honor Guard Presentations and a Veteran's History Project DVD will be reviewed. Call Jean Best to reserve a space.

Fort Myers HealthPark Office
Tuesday, May 25
9:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Thank You!

Thank you to all our Baseball Volunteers
Hope made just under $10,000 for this spring season!

Subscribe!

Subscribe to the Messenger volunteer newsletter by emailing Courtney Quirie.

If you have recently added an e-mail address or changed your e-mail address, please contact your volunteer specialist.

Department Director
Courtney Quirie
9470 Healthpark Circle
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 433-8069 Direct
(239) 482-3380 Fax

Volunteer Educator
Joe Pardi
9470 Healthpark Circle
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 489-9180 Direct
(239) 482-3380 Fax

Hope Chest
Jane Davis
13821 N Cleveland Ave
N Fort Myers, FL 33903
(239) 652-1114 Phone
(239) 985-7715 Fax

Nursing Homes &
Assisted Living
David Kowalski
13821 N Cleveland Ave
N Fort Myers, FL 33903
(239) 985-7701 Direct
(239) 652-9211 Fax

Ft Myers, Beaches Home Teams, Shell Point
Barbara Tvedt
9470 Healthpark Circle
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 985-7722 Direct
(239) 482-3380 Fax

North Cape, Downtown FM, NFM Home Team
Colette Johns
13821 N Cleveland Ave
N Fort Myers, FL 33903
(239) 985-7728 Direct

(239) 652-9211 Fax

Students, Community Service Programs and Hospice House HealthPark
Lynnan Grissinger
9470 Healthpark Circle
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 489-9181 Direct
(239) 482-3380 Fax

Cape Coral Area
Nina Tomasello
2430 Diplomat Pkwy E
Cape Coral, FL 33909
(239) 656-3240 Direct
(239) 574-6417 Fax

Bonita Springs Area
Barbara Nielsen
27200 Imperial Pkwy
Bonita, FL 34135
(239) 444-4140 Direct
(239) 444-1111 Fax

Lehigh Area, Hendry & Glades
Jean Best
1201 Wings Way
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 415-7217 Direct
(863) 382-0312 Other
(239) 368-2141 Fax

Polk County
Amy Souza
1525 Lakeland Hills Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 370-7017 Direct
(863) 688-4717 Fax

Highlands and Hardee Counties
Allison Lao
4840 Sun N Lake Blvd.
Sebring, FL 33872
(863) 382-7004 Direct
(863) 382- 0359 Fax

TB Tests

Please remember to call (239) 322-5341 or
(800) 835-1673 ext 25341 to schedule
a TB Test.

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