Volunteers

Volunteers

Established in 1987, the Russell Medical Auxiliary boasts a membership of 100+ active volunteers who work in a variety of capacities including the information desk, surgery waiting, outpatient registration, Emergency Department and cancer center. They are often found assisting administrative offices with projects and the community relations department with health fairs and hospital tours.

For over two decades the Auxiliary has provided desired technology and equipment to the hospital through its annual fundraising efforts. The annual “Holiday Tree of Lights,” Christmas Bake Sale, and Fall Jewelry Sale are the primary projects. Handmade gifts of love are also prevalent. Each year several talented members stitch and decorate Christmas stockings for all the babies born at Russell Medical in December.

One of the most sentimental contributions is the Tate Thomas Memorial Scholarship awarded to qualifying applicants who are full time students in an approved health care field. In addition the Barbara Waller Nursing Scholarship is available exclusively for Russell Medical employees pursuing a Masters level nursing program or higher.

Russell Medical’s Volunteer Chaplains Association was established in 1994 to render spiritual help to patients, their families and hospital staff by providing an on-call pastoral care program. Volunteer chaplains from various denominations serve the hospital on a weekly rotation basis.

Area high school students are exposed to volunteer opportunities through our student volunteer program. These summer sessions are designed to introduce youth to various health occupations.

Russell Medical values our volunteers for their time, dedication and enormous contributions to our medical center. To learn more about the many volunteer opportunities available at Russell Medical, contact our Volunteer Services Coordinator, Melissa Edwards, at 256-329-7177.

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