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April 2012: Message from the CEO
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Samira K. Beckwith

President and CEO

 

Our appreciation of Hope volunteers is unending - like your dedication to our work.

However, a special week is designated each year to specifically recognize and honor you, the dedicated, loving people who help others in so many special ways - in the home, in our care centers and in our offices. National Volunteer Week is April 15 through 21.

Have you ever been asked, "Why do you volunteer for Hope?"  Often, the person asking the question may have the notion that volunteering for Hope is exactly the opposite of what we know it to be.

Over the years, thousands of volunteers have described their experience in much the same way: rewarding; fulfilling; enjoyable; fun. Even our student volunteers have said they get as much out of volunteering as they put into it.

In the past year, Hope volunteers have generously given more time in the care and support of others than ever before. Our community is quite fortunate.

Thank you for all that you do. 

Join Us for Volunteer Appreciation
 
Please join us for this complimentary luncheon to honor your service to Hope.

Lee County
- Hyatt Regency Hotel, Bonita Springs - April 5

Polk County - Terrace Hotel, Lakeland - April 9

Highlands/Hardee Counties - Garden Café, Sebring - April 11
Ways to Volunteer
Faith Outreach
We need volunteers to help spread the word about Hope. Our Faith Outreach callers contact local churches, temples and places of worship to inform them of the many programs and services that we provide. Can you help us? Contact Colette Johns.

Attention Animal Lovers

Patients may experience stress at the end of life when they worry about who will take care of their pets. Could you help us? We're asking volunteers to help create a program to find homes for these beloved pets. Contact Colette Johns.

fingerprintFingerprinting
The Volunteer Department is now processing fingerprints for our new staff and volunteers. If you would like to learn this interesting process and help out in the office please contact Barbara Tvedt.

Tuck-in Callers
Contact patients and caregivers to discuss their comfort level. Callers are needed in all areas. Call your volunteer specialist to help with this effort.

Sewing Opportunities

Lap robes (small blankets) are needed for Hope Honor Guard presentations to our Veterans. Contact Jean Best.

 

PACE Centers

New Volunteer opportunities are available at the Hope PACE Centers. There are a variety of activities that volunteers may assist with, including front desk reception and pet visitation. You may choose to volunteer at the PACE Center that is closest to you: central Fort Myers, Port Charlotte, or Lehigh Acres. A PACE Center in North Naples will also be coming soon. Contact Joan Wyckoff to volunteer.

 

Patient Visitors in Sebring Facilities Holding Hands
Brighten someone's day by visiting a nursing home or assisted living facility. Your help is needed in the Sebring area. Interested volunteers should contact Allison Lao.

Health Fair Helpers - Polk County 

Do you like to share Hope with others? Coordinate, set up and attend health fairs throughout Polk County. Contact Amy Arnold.

 

Lakeland Office Volunteers and
Admission Survey Callers

Assist with
filing, organizing supplies, and helping at the front desk. Help is also needed making phone calls for admission surveys. Contact Amy Arnold.  

 

Patient Assistance in Winter Haven

Visit and sit with patients, run small errands or provide much needed transportation for patients and family members. Contact Amy Arnold.    

Special Opportunities

Upcoming Orientation Classes

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

April 11, Lehigh Acres
April 17, Hope Chest
April 27, Fort Myers

Jewish Traditions at the End of Life
Please join Rabbi Barras of Temple Beth El in Fort Myers at our Health Park campus for his informative presentation on Jewish traditions.
Hope HealthPark Office
April 23, 2012
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.


AARP Safe Driving Class
April 10, Community Center North Fort Myers
April 18, Lehigh Acres
Please call Joe Pardi for more information.
Announcements
Twins Stadium Volunteers
Thanks to all the volunteers who helped at the baseball games this season. We had a lot of fun and it was a great time for everyone involved. Your hard work helped to raise money for Hope!

If you lost a ring at our our concession stand, please contact Joe Pardi.

Leaving for the Summer?
If you are heading north, be sure to let your Volunteer Specialist know when you are leaving and when you plan to return. Have a safe journey and an enjoyable summer.  We'll look forward to seeing you when you return!
Volunteer Events

Join Us at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre

The ticket price includes dinner, show, tax and gratuities. Call Joe Pardi for tickets.

 

The Great American Trailer Park Musical

Meet some of the residents of a trailer park called "Armadillo Acres". Norbert and Jeannie have been married for 20 years, and there's no electricity left in their relationship, a situation enhanced by Jeannie's agoraphobia, in which she refuses to leave their trailer.

April 24, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. 

$41.50 per person

   

Volunteer Manager

Bob Sheehan
9470 HealthPark Circle
Fort Myers, FL 33908
239-489-9188
239-482-3380 fax

 

Volunteer Educator
Joe Pardi
9470 HealthPark Circle
Fort Myers, FL 33908
239-489-9180
239-482-3380 fax     

 

Bereavement, Support Programs & Hospice House HealthPark  

Joan Wyckoff
9470 HealthPark Circle
Fort Myers, FL 33908
239-489-9181
239-482-3380 fax

 
Bonita Springs
Barbara Nielsen
27200 Imperial Pkwy
Bonita, FL 34135
239-444-4140
239-444-1111 fax

 

Cape Coral
Nina Tomasello
2430 Diplomat Pkwy E
Cape Coral, FL 33909
239-656-3240
239-574-6417 fax  

 

Fort Myers, Beaches, & Shell Point
Barbara Tvedt
9470 HealthPark Circle
Fort Myers, FL 33908
239-985-7722
239-425-8750 fax

Highlands & Hardee Counties 

Allison Lao 

4840 Sun N Lake Blvd. Sebring, FL 33872 863-382-7004

 

863-382-0359 fax

Hope Chest

Jane Davis 

13821 N Cleveland Ave

 

N Fort Myers, FL 33903
239-652-1114
239-985-7715 fax

Lehigh Acres, Hendry & Glades
Counties
Jean Best
1201 Wings Way
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
239-415-7217
239-368-2141 fax

N Cape, Downtown FM

Colette Johns
13821 N Cleveland Ave
N Fort Myers, FL 33903
239-985-7728
239-652-9211 fax

Nursing Homes &
Assisted Living

Fran Nanio
13821 N Cleveland Ave
N Fort Myers, FL 33903
239-985-7701
239-652-9211 fax  

 

Polk County
Amy Arnold
1525 Lakeland Hills Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33805
863-370-7017
863-688-4717 fax
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