Sickness and Disease
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Alzheimer's Association - Greater Kentucky & Southern Indiana Chapter
The Greater Kentucky and Southern Indiana Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association provides service and education to 125 counties across greater Kentucky and southern Indiana. Over 5 million Americans are living with the disease and more than 90,000 of them reside in our service territory. Services provided include education programs for persons with dementia, caregivers, professionals and the general community as well as support groups and a 24/7 Helpline. Further, the Chapter actively advocates at the state and national level of government for research and support services on behalf of the people of Kentucky who suffer from Alzheimer's disease. Mission Statement To eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. 701 N. Weinbach Avenue, Suite 510 Evansville IN 47711 Phone Number 812-475-1012 Executive Director DeeAnna Esslinger Volunteer Coordinator Caitlin Shepard Email cshepard@alz.org Office Hours 8:00am - 4:30pm www.alz.org/kyin https://www.facebook.com/AlzKYIN/?fref=ts https://twitter.com/alzkyin |
1. What type of volunteer do you need?
Individuals over the age of 21 who are interested in fundraising and event planning. We are looking for volunteers who are passionate about putting an end to Alzheimer's disease and want to get more involved with the Alzheimer's Association and the Walk to End Alzheimer's. In order to grow the Walk to End Alzheimer's, we must continue to enlist and empower more volunteers to help us extend our reach on the Walk Planning Committee. 2. Hours and days you need volunteers? How much time does a volunteer need to commit? The Walk Planning Committee meets once a month in person during the work week for 1-2 hours until the Walk in the fall. 3. Annual or Special Events you need volunteers? Walk to End Alzheimer's in Owensboro (Fall 2017). We aim to get 25-30 volunteers for the committee. 4. Are there requirements for the volunteer? No 5. Describe the different type of volunteer opportunities your organization would offer. For the Walk to End Alzheimer's Planning Committee specifically, we are looking for volunteers who are willing to meet monthly and assist with sponsorship sales, team recruitment and cultivation and day of event logistics. 7. How will you communicate to the volunteer? Call & Email 8. Volunteer application? https://www.cognitoforms.com/AlzheimersAssociation1/VolunteerInterestForm |
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American Cancer Society
Information about cancer, cancer treatment, support groups and services, and special health needs of patients and survivors. Fundraising events, volunteer opportunities, donation and planned giving options, and information about ACS.Volunteering makes you feel good and it should. When you work with the American Cancer Society, you’re helping to reduce the impact of cancer through your volunteer involvement. 1302 Frederica St Owensboro, KY 42301 Phone: (270)683-0425 www.cancer.org |
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Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Kentucky
Our mission as Hospice is to provide high quality physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and comforting care to individuals and their families living with a limited life expectancy. Volunteers run errands and assist a patient or family member with many other basic activities. Occasionally, when a caregiver needs to leave the house for a short time, a volunteer stays with the patient so the caregiver knows that their loved one is not alone while they are away. Volunteers carefully listen to both patient and family, whether in the patient’s own home, in an assisted-living facility, or in a nursing home. Hospice volunteers also provide support to the families for up to thirteen months following a patient’s death. Other volunteers play an integral role behind the scenes at Hospice. Each volunteer receives a job description detailing expectations for the assigned position. Edna Duggins eduggins@hpcwky.org 3419 Wathens Crossing Owensboro, KY 42301 Office: 270.926.7565 www.hospiceofwky.org |
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Owensboro Health
Volunteers at Owensboro Health. Volunteers are an essential part of the care and comfort Owensboro Health provides. We rely on hundreds of people, just like you, to do a number of important jobs at Owensboro Health. If your life has been touched by Owensboro Health, and you want to learn more about volunteer programs, we have opportunities for you. From staffing the patient information desk, to delivering flowers, to playing a crucial role as liaison between families and the medical staff in our surgery waiting areas. How to Volunteer - To begin, download and complete the Volunteer Services Application, listing your background and areas of interest. When completed, return it to the Volunteer Services office at the Owensboro Health Parrish Avenue location. If you prefer, you may mail it to:Volunteer Services P.O. Box 20007 Owensboro, KY 42304, Or fax it to 270-688-2409. If you have a general question, please call Volunteer Services at 270-688-2134. http://www.owensborohealth.org/community-wellness/volunteer/ |
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Western Kentucky Regional Blood Center
The Mission of Western Kentucky Regional Blood Center is to provide the much needed and most safe blood products and related services to our region.
WKRBC’s vision is a community of extraordinary people donating blood who save and enhance the lives of those in our community. Endless thanks to our gracious donors, the true backbone of our organization. In working with our donors, our staff serves the community with integrity and loyalty. WKRBC works to exceed expectations, knowing the ones we serve include ourselves.
http://www.wkrbc.org/
The Mission of Western Kentucky Regional Blood Center is to provide the much needed and most safe blood products and related services to our region.
WKRBC’s vision is a community of extraordinary people donating blood who save and enhance the lives of those in our community. Endless thanks to our gracious donors, the true backbone of our organization. In working with our donors, our staff serves the community with integrity and loyalty. WKRBC works to exceed expectations, knowing the ones we serve include ourselves.
http://www.wkrbc.org/