Sickness and Disease

Alzheimer's Association

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
Email [email protected]

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.

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

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 [email protected]
3419 Wathens Crossing Owensboro, KY 42301
270.926.7565
www.hospiceofwky.org

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.

270-688-2134.
http://www.owensborohealth.org/community-wellness/volunteer/

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/

Melanin Children Matter Inc.

Mission Statement: Melanin Children Matter Inc. is devoted to addressing the diverse needs of children, fostering familial healing, and advancing societal education. Our dedicated focus on raising awareness about childhood rare diseases propels us to secure funding for research aimed at developing effective treatments and, ultimately, finding cures. Through key initiatives, we actively engage in elucidating the ALS registry, facilitating accurate data collection, and promoting rigorous research. Additionally, our pursuit of early whole genome sequencing aims to eliminate misdiagnoses and ensure timely diagnoses. At the core of our mission is the pivotal role we play in providing education and resources for autism, coupled with unwavering advocacy for the resolution of racial disparities in black and brown communities. Melanin Children Matter Inc. earnestly seeks collaboration and support from government entities to further our mission, contributing significantly to the enhancement of child health and overall well-being."
3921 Hawthorne Dr Owensboro, Ky 42303
Children welcome to volunteer with a parent or guardian.
[email protected]
https://www.melaninchildrenmatter.org