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PBCHD Volunteer Services Mission Statement:
Form creative collaborations between community volunteers and the Health Department to expand and enhance its services.
FDOH Volunteer Health Services Program Mission: To promote access to quality health care for the medically underserved and uninsured residents of FL through the commitment of volunteers.
The key to the continued success of these volunteer initiatives is the sustained support of various
professional associations, public/private partnerships, and individuals who commit to strengthen
and develop collaborative relationships in their local communities.
Description:
Program Brochure
http://www.pbchd.com/pdfs/volunteer_services/volunteer_services_brochure_2008.pdf
The Volunteer Program is the division that accepts donations to be distributed to our clients in need and the center public benefit.
Each health center strives to have a Volunteer Auxiliary. Members should meet at least one hour every month to work on special projects that go beyond the duties of the health center to meet the needs of its patients.
Work with community groups & local businesses, sponsor fund-raising events to meet the non-budgeted needs of the medically indigent families served by the unit. Holiday food baskets, parties and the food pantry are several of the specific projects that center auxiliaries plan and organize with local community support.
History:
Our unit has been recognized for outstanding service to the people we serve and we are proud of our staff, our volunteers and their accomplishments.
From its beginning, VS of the PBCHD has provided innovative, pioneering, caring action to ensure a healthy environment in PBC.
Contact people:
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Shirley Rose, Program Manager, (561) 547-6870, (email)
Diane Carlson, Program Director, (561) 355-4514, (email) Barbara Purr, Volunteer Coordinator, (561) 274-3122, (email) |
Address:
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Directions:
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Located in the heart of downtown, in between Tamarind and Sapodilla Avenues; between Banyan Blvd & Datura St.
http://www.pbcgov.com/palmtran/maps_schedules/
http://maps.google.com
Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Tri-Rail Nearest Bus Stop: Palm Tran Routes 1 & 41 |
Miscellaneous Information
| Is your volunteer site handicapped accessible? | |
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Yes |
| Does your agency accept Court Ordered Community Service? | |
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No |
| What is the minimum age to volunteer? | |
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14 YOA |
| Can you use a volunteer who is fluent in another language? | |
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Yes |
| Does your agency need volunteer assistance during the holidays? | |
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Yes |
| Does your agency need volunteer assistance during the summer months? | |
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Yes |
| Does your agency have a need for any service learning opportunities? | |
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Yes |
| Last updated on November 5, 2009 |
Overall Experience
Extremely Rewarding
I read in the waiting room at several health departments. It is so rewarding to see the smiles on the faces of proud parents as I read with their children. It is nice to feel as though I have brightened someone's day in a small way and used a time that could have been stressful for the family to introduce them to the power of reading together.
posted on November 5, 2009
Overall Experience
I am a PA who had the privilege of volunteering at the PBHD in Belle Glade for a short time. One thing which stood out was the kindness and concern of the HD volunteer staff. The staff returned my small bit of service with an immense amount of appreciation and gratitude. However, the best part of my experience was surely the patients themselves. The people form the Belle Glade community are among the most rewarding group of patients I have ever worked with!
posted by sbest8 on March 3, 2009
Overall Experience
Extremely rewarding
Unity School - Volunteer School Nurse for 3 years one day per week
I feel that I have a closer relationship with my children's teachers from being visible and involved as a Volunteer School Nurse
posted by clinicmazz on June 17, 2005
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