NEWPORT, R.I. – Looking for a rewarding way to lend a helping hand? Newport Hospital is recruiting volunteers to share their talents in a variety of positions.
At an information session from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 11, potential volunteers will learn how they can help.
For example, you could assist recreational therapy staff in activities with patients during their hospital stay. Other helpers provide relaxing hand massage and Reiki, assist patients in registering for MyLifespan, the online patient portal, and serve as greeters.
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Your availability, talents and interests will be matched with the needs of Newport Hospital.
Training is provided for new volunteers.
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If you’d like to share your caring touch with patients at Newport Hospital, please:
- Complete an online volunteer application or call 401-845-4244 to receive an application.
- Attend a one-hour volunteer information session in the Gudoian Conference Room at Newport Hospital. Additional sessions will be held from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 9 and Nov. 13. No registration is required.
Youth volunteers must be high school juniors or older.
For more information, please call Lisa Coble, director of volunteer services, at 401-845-1635.
Newport Hospital is at 20 Powel Ave. To learn more about volunteering, visit https://www.lifespan.org/careers/volunteer-opportunities/volunteer-opportunities-newport-hospital
