columbushosp.org 15 “Volunteers really allow our staff to do what they do best,” said Angie Ramaekers, the hospital’s director of volunteer and guest services. CCH offers 33 different adult volunteer positions and about a dozen teen volunteer opportunities. Volunteers serve in a variety of hospital departments, such as the hospital and Healthpark Medical Office Building information desks. They also assist in The Gift Shop, guide visitors, provide wayfinding assistance, support the surgery waiting area and much more. As a volunteer, you’ll serve at least twice a month. When you begin, you’ll receive orientation; training; and an assignment tailored to your talents, interests and needs. Volunteering may also boost your well-being. Studies have suggested it helps people maintain joy and purpose, stay active, and expand their social circles. “A lot of friendships have started here because of volunteering,” Ramaekers said. Teen volunteer program CCH’s VolunTEEN program offers opportunities for students exploring careers. It provides hands-on service, resumé building and annual scholarship opportunities. Teen volunteers must be between 14 and 18 years old and current high school students. They must make a minimum of a one-year commitment to the program. In addition to allowing teens to explore a healthcare career, volunteering builds soft skills that many employers look for on a resumé. “We have a variety of options, and you can dip your toes in the water a little and get a good sense of the day-to-day operations at the hospital,” said Lucas Wieser, a volunteer coordinator at the hospital. Be a volunteer ● For adults: columbushosp.org/ volunteer. ● For teens: columbushosp .org/volunteer/ volunteen-program. scan scan Work at CCH ● Visit columbushosp .org/careers. scan LEFT: CCH volunteers Sharon Goettsche and Gary Klco assist VolunTEEN Emily Mowry in the Healthpark Medical Office Building. RIGHT: Mandy Loeffler, a marketing and community benefit specialist, guides volunteers Alice Wragge, Fred Weinard, Mary Hellbusch and Marlene Olson in filling Easter bags for the hospital’s 15th annual Eggsperience event.
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