Children and their families visit the Health Center each week where volunteers work with them in the play-waiting areas. What kinds of things do volunteers do? Lots of different things; play board games, color, put together a puzzle, play a new video game, read a story, or watch the goldfish. Through these activities, they offer on-going emotional support to both the child and parents.

Opportunities

Patient Support Volunteer

Contact Information: Edith Rosenblatt 668-4107
Address: Box3714, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, N.C. 27710
Email: Rosen009@mc.duke.edu

Program Location: Children's Health Center
Training Provided: Fire & Safety. Job-specific training - 2 hours - group session or one-on-one with staff. Other training as appropriate
Time Commitment: Minimum of 2 hours a week for one year (2 semesters for students)