Volunteer Opportunity Details:

The Patient Care Volunteer assists the patient care staff and patients by performing a variety of tasks including discharging patients, running errands and answering call lights according to specific placements. The quality of care and patient satisfaction is enhanced by aiding the Hospital staff in rendering assistance to patients and extending warmth, friendliness and compassion.
There are a variety of volunteer placements to chose from. We try to match the volunteer's interests, talents and availability with an appropriate placement. For additional information, please visit our Web site at www.lenoxhillhospital.org.

Volunteers need to commit to three consecutive hours during the day or two consecutive hours in the evening each week for a minimum total of 60 hours. All volunteers must complete an application and our Health Assessment Form. Volunteers between the ages of 14 and 18 are required to have our Parental Consent signed by their parent or guardian as well as working papers. In addition, all volunteers must attend a general training and development orientation. Further training before assignments begin is conducted by the staff of the assigned area. Please visit our Web site at www.lenoxhillhospital.org to download the application packet or visit the Volunteer Services Office Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Lenox Hill Hospital

We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Companionship/Caregiver This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Hospitals This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Senior Citizens Welcome We need volunteers who are free at these times Monthly Occasional

Contact Person: Carol Braverman, Director Of Volunteer Services, (212) 434-2600, (email) View all organization contacts

Address:

100 East 77th Street New York, NY 10021 (See a map)

Directions:

Take the Lexington Avenue local subway (#6) to 77th Street; or take the Lexington Avenue Bus (#M102 or M103) to 77th Street; or take the 79th Street Crosstown Bus (#M79) to 79th Street and Lexington Avenue.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: 77th Street,   Walk distance (in minutes): 1   Nearest Bus Stop: 77th Street and Lexington Avenue or 79th Street and Lexington Avenue, 1 minute walk

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Miscellaneous Information

Borough
	Manhattan
Volunteer Shifts
	Every day of the Week, daytime and evening hours Various shifts - flexible

5 Overall Experience   
was challenging but learned a whole lot

in a hospital as a medical clerk posted by vettylumor on November 23, 2006

5 Overall Experience   
Lenox Hill has amazing facilities and caring staff that are very flexible to any volunteer schedule.

I had the best time volunteering at Lenox Hill. There is excellent security and very caring personnel. posted on January 25, 2005