Florida Hospital Fish Memorial’s Auxiliary is made up of volunteers who
have been an integral part of the hospital since 1994. Auxilians share a
common goal of providing aid and comfort to patients and their
families. These men and women provide volunteer support and raise funds
to benefit the hospital community as a whole.
The Auxiliary holds an annual meeting and three general meetings per
year. Certificates are awarded for the first 300 hours. Pins are awarded
in 500 hour increments.
While on duty Auxilians are entitled to
a free meal in the cafeteria per each four hour shift.
Auxilians
may choose to work the following shifts:
Mornings: 8 am – 12 pm
Afternoons: 12 – 4 pm
Evenings: 4 – 8:00 pm
Auxiliary’s Purpose
The Auxiliary’s purpose is threefold:
• To provide compassionate
service to patients, hospital staff and the community
• To serve as
goodwill ambassadors for the hospital
• To raise funds for the
hospital’s equipment and services
Membership
To become
an active member of the Florida Hospital Fish Memorial Auxiliary, you
must:
• Be at least 18 years old
• Complete an application form
and background check
• Be interviewed by the Auxiliary placement
chairperson and assigned to a service
• Receive comprehensive
training
• Earn a minimum of 60 hours of active duty each year
including training, orientation and membership meetings
• Purchase an
Auxiliary uniform
• Pay annual dues
Sustaining and life
memberships are available upon request.
Opportunities
for Services
The Auxiliary has a broad selection of volunteer
opportunities to choose from. These varied areas of service allow you
to apply your talents, skills and interests to suit your preferences in
serving the hospital and the community.
Below are areas where
Auxiliary members are currently serving:
• Ambassadors
• Cancer
Institute
• Cookie Angel
• Emergency Department
• Employee
Health
• Endoscopy
• Gift Shop
• Human Resources
• Health
Information Services
• ICU
• Information/Reception Desks
•
Laboratory
• Marketing and Public Relations
• Outpatient Clinic
•
Pastoral Care
• Reception Desk
• Surgical Services
Auxiliary
Projects and Program
Since 1994, Florida Hospital Fish Memorial’s
Auxiliary has played a major role in raising funds for the purchase of
equipment and educational materials. Book fairs, uniform and jewelry
sales are just a few of the many fundraisers hosted by Auxilians to
raise money for the hospital.
Meetings and Awards
Florida
Hospital Fish Memorial’s Auxiliary holds three meetings each year.
Members
are also eligible to attend seminars with the Auxiliary President and
other officers. In the past, Florida Hospital Fish Memorial Auxilians
have traveled to cities such as Melbourne, Orlando and Jacksonville.
Service pins and awards are presented quarterly to Auxilians for hours
of service to the hospital.
Benefits
• A
complimentary meal in the cafeteria per each 4 hour shift.
• 10%
daily discount at the Gift Shop
• 25% discount at the Gift Shop
during your birthday month
• Volunteer Appreciation Tea held annually
•
Volunteer Christmas luncheon held annually.
Whether serving in one of the patient care areas in the hospital,
delivering flowers or staffing the information desk, Auxilians add a
special caring touch to our services. Remember, a few hours of your time
can make a difference in someone’s life. Volunteering time to help
others is not only a wonderful way to support your community, but the
weekly activity promotes wellness and a more active lifestyle.
Caring,
compassionate, devoted and energetic.
If any of these words describe you, then you have the characteristics of
a volunteer at Florida Hospital Fish Memorial.
For more information, please call the Auxiliary Office at (386) 917-5070
or (386) 917-5072.
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Marthan Sammeth
Auxiliary President
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