| INFORMATION FOR VOLUNTEERS |
Compassionate Care of Shelby County currently has over 140 volunteers who contribute their time and talents to help make our clinic one of the most successful of its kind in the state. We are thankful for the skilled professionals who continue to offer their expertise in the medical, dental, and pharmaceutical fields. We are also proud of the many volunteers who keep our office running smoothly and efficiently.
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| Interested in becoming a volunteer? Here are some opportunities to consider:
*Clinical Volunteers (proper license/certification required)
--Dental (Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants)
--Medical (Doctors, Nurse Practitioners,
Clinical Nurse Specialists,
Nurses (both R.N. and L.P.N.),
Medical Assistants
--Pharmacy (Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians)
*Administrative Assistants (we will train)
*Preschool Vision Screener (training available)
*Ohio Benefit Bank (OBB) Counselor (training available)
*Secretarial Work (typing, filing, transferring information to computer)
*Facilities Support (snow-removal, landscaping, maintenance, repairs)
*Cleaning (vacuuming, dusting, mopping, general cleaning, sanitizing)
*Website maintenance/updating
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What is Expected of Me as a Volunteer?
--Dependability
--Respect for Confidential Information
--Understanding and Acceptance of Diversity
in the Workplace
--Knowledge of and Compliance with the Policies
and Procedures of CCSC
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What Can I Expect from Being a Volunteer at CCSC?
--Treatment as a Co-Worker
--Training, Support, Supervision, and Encouragement
--Recognition for My Efforts
--Knowledge Concerning CCSC and Its Positive Impact
on My Community
--Friendship, Trust, and Optimism
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Compassionate Care volunteers are essential to our continued success. We encourage volunteers to ask questions and make suggestions as to how we can improve our services. Whether you'd like to help for one hour per month, five hours per day, or anything in between, we welcome your participation. Please contact Ruth Ann Kuntz at (937) 492-9400 for more information on opportunities for volunteering.
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Applications to become a volunteer are available at the Compassionate Care office. You can also print one of the applications below from home and mail it, fax it, or bring it to our office.
PROFESSIONAL/CLINICAL VOLUNTEER OFFICE/FACILITY VOLUNTEER
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| Read What CCSC Volunteers Have to Say! |
I first started volunteering at CCSC because I had the time. I kept volunteering because I enjoyed it and felt like I was really helping others. As a volunteer I have been given great training and instruction from the staff and volunteers. No one ever put me down because I didn’t quickly grasp something and everyone was very patient with me as I learned how CCSC operated. There is always someone you can ask if you have a question and I never feel afraid to do so. When I come in I’m greeted by smiles and hellos; the staff and volunteers genuinely care about you. The schedule is flexible and you don’t get a “guilt trip” if you can’t volunteer at a certain time. The best part of volunteering is that you have the opportunity to help people who have a pressing need. It’s such a wonderful feeling to know you made a positive impact in someone’s day and life. Another thing I like about volunteering is having fun.
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I love that CCSC is a faith-based organization. We often have the opportunity to pray with other staff, volunteers, and patients. I remember the first time I was volunteering and someone asked me to turn off the phone for a moment, step away from the front desk, and come pray for a patient with a group of other staff and volunteers. I was shocked that we would make time like that to pray for a patient. I’m so glad we are able to do that…a simple prayer often helps someone so much more than just taking a message, scheduling an appointment, or seeing to their physical needs. I’ve often seen a patient just cry as we pray for them…they are always so grateful we take the time. God always takes the time for people in need and I’m glad we make it a priority to take our needs to Him.
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Volunteering at CCSC has really opened my eyes to the extent of the need for healthcare in Shelby County. Although I volunteer at other organizations, I find that there are so many people who come to CCSC desperate for help. These are people who, through no fault of their own, have lost their jobs or their insurance and are grateful to receive the high level of care that CCSC provides. Being a volunteer means spending my time helping my friends and neighbors until the economy turns around and they can get back on their feet.
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Not being a healthcare professional, I didn’t think there was much I could do as a volunteer at CCSC. Boy was I wrong! Although the doctors, nurses, dentists, and other professionals work directly with patients, there is still a lot to do in terms of record-keeping, answering phone calls, greeting patients, scheduling appointments, and helping people access the information they need to get well and stay healthy. I’ve learned so much from the patients and from fellow volunteers, and I’m constantly telling my friends how CCSC represents community involvement at its best.
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| Dr. Andrew Jackson, D.D.S., a graduate of Western Ontario University and The Ohio State University, was a caring professional volunteer and supporter of Compassionate Care of Shelby County. As soon as our Dental Clinic opened, Dr. Jackson was one of the first dentists in the area to generously and consistently offer his time and talents. Dr. Jackson passed away on December 19, 2010, and he will be missed by all those who were touched by his true compassion for others.
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