Volunteer Opportunities
The best and most beautiful things in
the world cannot be seen or even touched, just felt in the
human heart.
-- Helen Keller (1880-1968)
Memorial Community Hospital Volunteers are members of a
special group of individuals who provide supplemental services
for the hospital. Volunteers span a large cross-section
of our community and their assistance is greatly appreciated.
The rewards of volunteering include: a. Meeting everyday
people who share a common commitment to giving back and
to making a difference in our world, b. Accepting new challenges,
c. Being a part of a caring, professional team of health
care providers, and d. The wonderful feeling you get from
helping others.
MCH Auxiliary
The MCH Auxiliary has more than 200 active members and their history of involvement and support of the hospital
goes back to the 1950s, when the community was raising funds
to build the hospital. The purpose of the MCH Auxiliary
is to promote and to advance the welfare of Memorial Community
Hospital. This is accomplished in a variety of ways. (see
our Board of Directors list)
2008 Auxiliary Scholarship Applications Deadline March 20, 2008
MCH Gift Shop - During the hospital's building and renovation project, the Gift Shop is closed. It will re-open in the Fall of 2008 in a new location near the cafeteria and adjacent to the healing garden. The Gift Shop will continue being staffed by volunteers.
The Auxiliary Closet - Located at 238 S. 13th Street
in Blair, the Auxiliary Closet is a thrift store staffed
by employees and volunteers. Donated items from the community
are used to stock the Auxiliary Closet. Hours of operation
are Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday from
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Warehouse - Employees and volunteers staffing
the Warehouse sort, pack and store donated goods for the
Auxiliary Closet and the Annual Auxiliary Rummage Sale.
Rummage Sale 2008 - The 51st annual MCH Auxiliary Rummage Sale will open at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 11 at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Arlington. The sale has earned the title, "Largest Rummage Sale in the Midwest." It will run from Sept. 11 through Sept. 14. Tens of thousands of shoppers from at least seven states attended last year's sale, and promised to be back this year. Clothing, books, dishes, furniture, linens, notions, shoes and toys will be on sale.
Sunshine League - These volunteers assist MCH patients
and staff by delivering materials and running errands. They
also read to or help patients write letters and perform
the special touches that help put patients at ease. The
Sunshine League also provides office assistance to various
departments within the hospital.
MCH Chaplain Program - Volunteer Chaplains of all
denominations provide spiritual support for patients, family
members and employees at Memorial Community Hospital. Chaplains
make rounds in the hospital, and offer prayer and support
to those in need.
MCH Hospice Volunteers - Volunteers are a very important
component of our hospice program at Burt-Washington Home
Health and Hospice. They provide extra physical and emotional
support to terminally-ill patients and their families during
a very difficult time. Though compassion and skillful caring,
they help make life more meaningful.
MCH Volunteer Services
810 N. 22nd Street
P.O. Box 250
Blair, NE 68008
Phone: 402-426-2030
Fax: 402-426-1172
Email: kjensen@mchhs.org
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