Eye Center

Volunteers at the Duke Eye Center provide a "home-like' atmosphere in the clinics by lending a hand to help make patients more comfortable and to improve the patient experience.

They assist staff with various tasks and provide information on hospital resources such as dining, the Host Homes program, "Pink Smock" Gift Shops, and valet parking.

Opportunities

Eye Center Volunteer

• Assist patients in wheelchairs
• Participate in sale of Eye Center merchandise
• Assemble packets of materials
• Provide light clerical support
• Distribute educational material, magazines/brochures
• Assist patients and visitors to the "Touchable Art Gallery"
• Assist with coffee cart
• Escort patients to contact lens dispensary, cafeteria and other hospital locations

Contact Information: Renee Wallace 684-6593

Program Location: Duke Eye Center
Training Provided: Fire & Safety,4-5 hours, through small group session or one-on-one by staff, Annual in-service (2 hours),Wheelchair Safety Techniques
Time Commitment: M - F Days only, Shifts - Flexible, 3-5 hrs per week