Administrative Volunteers

Assist with office work at our Westlinks Office, located in Gateway. The Human Resources and Education Departments need your help. Days and hours are flexible. Assist with filing and light computer work. Contact Barbara Tvedt.

Front Desk

Volunteer at the front desk at Health Park Home Office - greet guests and help make phone calls. Please contact Barbara Tvedt.

Artists Needed

Get creative! Art Activities Volunteers are needed at Hope Hospice House Cape Coral. Please contact Nina Tomasello.

Clostridium Difficile (C Diff) is an infection that damages the large intestine, resulting in diarrhea.

Who is affected by C Diff? The elderly and people with multiple medical issues are the most likely to be affected by C Diff, but any one of us can acquire and spread this infection.

How do you get C Diff? This bacterium is found in feces. Healthcare workers can spread bacteria from one patient to another by direct hand contact.

Preventing C Diff Handwashing is the key to preventing infection. C Diff can live on surfaces for months, so always be extra cautious when working with a patient that has a C Diff infection. If you have any questions about visiting patients with C Diff, please ask your volunteer specialist.

In January, volunteer specialist David Kowalski asked if Lisa would be interested in visiting Edwin, a 9 year old boy, on a regular basis. She said yes immediately. On the initial meeting, Edwin was shy and didn't say a word. But when Lisa asked Edwin if he would like her to come and visit, he smiled and nodded his head yes. Lisa was relieved!

On their first visit, Lisa and Edwin talked, laughed and played hoops. It was a great visit, and they couldn't wait to meet up again. Lisa was inspired to get her husband Alan involved, thinking that Edwin would enjoy some time with a male volunteer. Alan became a Hope Volunteer primarily for Edwin. Now, they all ride bikes, walk dogs, play kickball, basketball and football. They go for walks, talk, play with water pistols and hang out in the garage planning more visits!

Lisa and Alan know that Edwin looks forward to their visits. He gets out of the house to play, and also knows that people outside of his family care about him. Lisa says, "We believe our time with him enforces that he is smart, kind and important!"  

Please check in with your volunteer specialist if you are returning to Florida for the season and let them know when you will be available to volunteer.

Hepatitis B Forms 

Sign and return your Hepatitis B vaccination forms to your volunteer specialist. This form is required to be in your confidential records, whether you choose to have the vaccine or not.   

Save the Date: Winter School Fest 

Winter School Fest is coming soon. Be sure to mark your calendars for these fun events. All Winter School Fests will be held from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Cape Coral: Jan. 25

Fort Myers : Jan. 27

Bonita Springs: Feb. 1

Lehigh Acres: Feb. 3

Upcoming Orientation Classes

If you know someone interested in becoming a volunteer with Hope, please have them call Joe Pardi.

Cape Coral: Dec. 7

Fort Myers: Dec. 15 

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800.835.1673