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Palm Beach County Health Department: Volunteer Services

Agency Details: [ View Opportunities | View BoardMatch Positions | View Requested Items ] Palm Beach County Health Department: Volunteer Services 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: Shirley Rose, Program Manager, (561) 547-6870, (email) Diane Carlson, Program Director, (561) 355-4514, (email) Barbara Purr, Volunteer Coordinator, (561) 274-3122, (email) Main office number: (561) 671-4033 Office fax number: (561) 837-5198 Address: PBCHD Administrative Office 800 Clematis St West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (See a map) Web Site: http://www.pbchd.com/vol/volunteer.html Directions: 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? Yes Does your agency accept Court Ordered Community Service? No What is the minimum age to volunteer? 14 YOA Can you use a volunteer who is fluent in another language? Yes Does your agency need volunteer assistance during the holidays? Yes Does your agency need volunteer assistance during the summer months? Yes Does your agency have a need for any service learning opportunities? Yes Last updated on November 5, 2009 User Reflections    Post Your Own! Palm Beach County Health Department: Volunteer Services 4.85714285714285714285714285714285714286 Average Rating (7 reflections) Palm Beach County Health Department: Volunteer Services 5 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 Palm Beach County Health Department: Volunteer Services 4 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 Palm Beach County Health Department: Volunteer Services 5 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   View all reflections for Palm Beach County Health Department: Volunteer Services   Browse all reflections   Back to where you were

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