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| May 2011: Volunteer Appreciation | |

 
Last month, Hope HealthCare Services invited all of its dedicated volunteers to celebrate National Volunteer Appreciation Month. Special luncheons were hosted to say thank you for the compassion, support, generosity and care each volunteer provides to Hope's staff, the people in our care and to their families. Thank you for sharing your time and talents with us.

Special gratitude was shown to long-time volunteer, Millie Blust, who celebrated 5,000 hours of volunteer service at Hope. Her devotion was recognized at the Fort Myers luncheon, where she received a commemorative pin, flowers and well-deserved applause. |
| Ways to Volunteer | |
Tuck-In Program
Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m. Fort Myers
Each week, teams of Tuck-In Volunteers make calls to individuals and families in Hope's care. Callers inquire about comfort and make sure needed supplies are available. Tuck-In calls help Hope to provide personalized, comforting care. Contact Barbara Tvedt for more information.
Accounting Assistance
Hope's accounting department is seeking a special volunteer for assistance one or two days a week for a couple of hours. This position requires basic knowledge of accounting and Microsoft Excel. Contact Barbara Tvedt for more information.
Bereavement Callers
If you are a good listener, Hope needs you. the Follow-up Bereavement Phone Call program is looking for volunteers. Callers make between 15 to 20 calls each month to family and friends of those who have died three months earlier. Volunteers can call from their home or from any Hope office. These calls help Hope Counselors learn how loved ones are coping with grief and provides an opportunity to offer counseling and support groups. Contact Lynnan Grissinger to learn more.
Warm Reception
Hope is looking for volunteer receptionists to work at Hope's HealthPark Office. In this position, volunteers will greet visitors, alert staff to guests, provide direction to meeting rooms or offices and provide general clerical support. Shifts are three hours, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Contact Barbara Tvedt for more information.
Floral Arrangement - Hope Chest
Hope Chest, in North Fort Myers, is hoping to find a volunteer interested in floral arrangement. The current volunteer florist is in need of an assistant to sort through and pack florals donated to the resale store. This volunteer will also help with arrangements. Saturday availability is a plus. Contact Jane Davis to learn more.
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| Continuing Education Classes |

Movie Hour: Communicating with Compassion
May 12, 9 - 11 a.m. Lehigh Acres
This powerful video about volunteering is highly recommended for all volunteers who have joined Hope in the last year. Learn the four elements that make communication meaningful, uplifting and satisfying. Join us and improve your skills, deepen your insight into life and continue to experience the true beauty and satisfaction of putting compassion into action. Bring a friend. All are welcome. RSVP to your volunteer specialist.
New Volunteer Orientation
May 18, 8:30 a.m. Cape Coral
June 1, 8:30 a.m. Bonita Springs
June 18, 8:30 a.m. Fort Myers (Saturday) |
| Progress Notes | |
Your Volunteer Hours are Very Important to Us

Just a reminder that Hope requires all volunteer services to be recorded - to comply with Medicare regulations. It is imperative that all activity is logged in your progress notes - including the time each activity occurred. This information is entered into each patient's medical record and should include each contact with the individual or their family.
Patient care and support provided by volunteers is essential to our mission. Every volunteer hour is important. Please be diligent and timely with progress notes. |
| Special Note - Summer Messengers | |
Please make a note that throughout the summer months, the Hope Messenger volunteer newsletter will arrive every other month. Any urgent volunteer requests or additional events will be sent directly from your volunteer specialist.
Your next Hope Messenger will arrive in July. |
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Contact Us
Volunteer Manager Bob Sheehan9470 Healthpark Circle Fort Myers, FL 33908 239.489.9188 239.482.3380 fax Volunteer EducatorJoe Pardi9470 Healthpark Circle Fort Myers, FL 33908 239.489.9180 239.482.3380 fax Hope ChestJane Davis13821 N Cleveland Ave N Fort Myers, FL 33903 239.652.1114 239.985.7715 fax Nursing Homes & Assisted Living David Kowalski 13821 N Cleveland Ave N Fort Myers, FL 33903 239.985.7701 239.652.9211 fax Ft Myers, Beaches Home Teams, Shell PointBarbara Tvedt 9470 Healthpark Circle Fort Myers, FL 33908 239.985.7722 239.425.8750 fax North Cape, Downtown FM, NFM Home Team Colette Johns13821 N Cleveland Ave N Fort Myers, FL 33903 239.985.7728
239.652.9211 fax Students, Community Service Programs and Hospice House HealthParkLynnan Grissinger9470 Healthpark Circle Fort Myers, FL 33908 239.489.9181 239.482.3380 fax Cape Coral AreaNina Tomasello2430 Diplomat Pkwy E Cape Coral, FL 33909 239.656.3240 239.574.6417 fax Bonita Springs AreaBarbara Nielsen27200 Imperial Pkwy Bonita, FL 34135 239.444.4140 239.444.1111 fax Lehigh Area, Hendry & GladesJean Best1201 Wings Way Lehigh Acres, FL 33936 239.415.7217 239.368.2141 fax Polk CountyAmy Arnold
1525 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL 33805 863.370.7017 863.688.4717 fax Highlands and Hardee CountiesAllison Lao4840 Sun N Lake Blvd. Sebring, FL 33872 863.382.7004 863.382.0359 fax |
TB Tests
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