Think about joining our special community of people today!

Volunteering offers a variety of opportunities to develop new interests and skills, and to make new friends while performing needed services. The volunteers at Androscoggin Valley Hospital give their time, energy and talents as they share themselves with our patients and staff.

Androscoggin Valley Hospital volunteers are people of all ages, men and women, retirees, homemakers, teens, grandparents, and people with careers. If you are interested in helping people, we can use your assistance in our Volunteer Program. There are opportunities to assist in a variety of work assignments. You may indicate your preference for the type of work you wish to do and the day and time you wish to come in. We will do our best to find just the “right” place for you.

What We Do:

The following will provide a partial list of some of the many worthwhile activities that are undertaken by AVH volunteers:

• Transport (transports patients in a wheelchair or stretcher from one area of the hospital to another.
• Gift Shop (cashier: evening, weekends, or as a substitute)
• Greeter (greets visitors and patients as they enter our facility offering assistance)
• Medical Records (sorting/filing)Special Assignments (assists with health fairs and other projects as they develop throughout the year.
  

Benefits of Volunteering:

As a special reward of volunteering, a person is able to grow personally in the process of learning new skills, gaining new insights, and achieving a sense of accomplishment. Volunteers also enjoy participating in hospital activities, and the following benefits are offered:

• Annual recognition program
  
• Meals provided
• In-service education programs
• Pharmacy prescriptions at reduced rate (after 500 hours of service)
• Service award pins
• Flu Shots
• Hospital picnic
• Uniform
• Christmas Social
  

Interested in getting involved?
For more information call Edwina Keene, Volunteer Coordinator at 752-2200, ext. 5676 between 8:00 am – 2:00 pm.

Come be a part of this caring, close and compassionate community.