Volunteer Opportunity Details:

To assist the Neonatal Intensive Care staff by providing physical and mental stimulation to the hospitalized infant/child whose parents are unable to spend as much time with their children as they would like due to prolonged hospitalization and distance/transportation. Assist staff in restocking bassinets. Assist visitors in scrubbing before entering unit. Act as receptions at the family waiting area.

We are looking for people who are outgoing and have good communication skills, listening and vision skills. Must be 19 years or older. Back ground checks are completed on all volunteers. Two references must be provided. All volunteers are interviewed for volunteer placement, then must read and sign the Standards of Behavior book; then have a group or "one on one" general orientation and specific orientation will also take place. TB tests are provided at no cost to the volunteer and are updated annually. Uniforms will also be provided at no cost to the volunteer. Yearly education seminars are also required. Neonatal Intensive Care utilizes one volunteer per shift. Shifts run Monday through Sunday with the following hours 7-11 a.m., 11a.m.-2 p.m., 2-6 p.m., 6-9 p.m. and 9 p.m. – 12 midnight. Volunteers are required to volunteer at least two times a month for at least four hours each. To apply, click on the following: http://www.sanfordhealth.org/Services/Volunteers/BeaVolunteer/ and fill out either a student or adult application. Our staff will then contact you after we review your application.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Sanford USD Medical Center

We need volunteers who are free at these times Evenings Weekends Weekdays Weekly This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Individual Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25)

Contact Person: Nona Bixler, Director of Volunteers, 605-333-5273, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

1305 W 18th Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5039 (See a map)

Miscellaneous Information

Is this a court ordered volunteer opportunity?
	No
Is this a youth volunteer opportunity?
	No
If a student volunteer opportunity what is the minimum age required?
	19
Is this a corporate group volunteer opportunity?
	No
Is this a family volunteer opportunity?
	No
Is this a volunteer opportunity for youth groups with adult supervision?
	No

5 Overall Experience   
an expirience worth a lifetime, changing a life one child at a time

I am still volunteering on the Pediatric floor, and helping out with the Child Life team. It has so far been a phenomenal expirience and I have only been there for just under a month. The smiles from the kids are able to change your outlook at life forever. I would recommend this volunteer opportunity for everyone, it can really show you something. I will never forget this decision. posted on August 8, 2007

4 Overall Experience   
good expericne

posted on May 11, 2006