Auxiliary
HRMC depends on the dedicated service of many volunteers to enhance our patients’ health care experience.
Volunteer opportunities are available through the Auxiliary, hospice program, pastoral care and the foundation.
If you are interested in learning more about a volunteer opportunity at HRMC, visit our HRMC Auxiliary page.
Foundation
HRMC Foundation’s mission is to bring the gifts of the community together to strengthen, support and enhance the Huron Regional Medical Center system of care. Volunteers are an essential part of the effort to ensure high-quality health care is always available close to home.
Volunteer opportunities range from serving on the Foundation’s board of directors, assisting with office work to helping coordinate the two major fundraising events, the Papa Luigi annual fundraiser, golf fundraisers, and more.
For more information on becoming a Foundation volunteer, call 605-353-6315 or visit our Foundation page.
Hospice
HRMC’s Community Hospice program provides end-of-life support to terminally ill patients. Volunteers are a vital part of the team approach to caring for the patient and family.
Volunteers are provided with initial training and ongoing support through frequent communication with the volunteer coordinator and periodic in-service meetings.
Hospice volunteers perform a variety of functions including:
- Running errands, shopping and picking up medications for the patient.
- Sitting with the patient to provide time off for the caregiver.
- Assisting with meals or household chores.
- Letter writing and reading to the patient.
- Assisting with other activities like arranging special functions or providing childcare for family members.
Participating in fund-raising activities for Hospice and representing the program to the public.
Typically, Hospice volunteers are assigned to an individual patient and become a part of the caregiving team. They can expect to spend between 2-4 hours per week with the patient, depending on need.
For more information on becoming a Hospice volunteer, call 605-353-6520 or visit our hospice page.