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Aspirus Day Surgery Waiting Room

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Wausau, WI
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays daytime
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    Weekly or Occasional: Thursdays, Noon-4pm
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    2
    Cause Areas:
    Health & Medicine, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    14+

    Description

    Aspirus Day Surgery Waiting Room

    Make a difference during one of the most stressful times in a family's life. As a Surgery Family Liaison Volunteer, you provide comfort, support, and communication to loved ones waiting for updates during a patient's surgical procedure.

    In this rewarding role, you will:

      • Welcome and assist families in the surgical waiting area.
      • Share approved updates from the surgical team to help keep families informed.
      • Serve as a compassionate link between patients' loved ones and hospital staff.
      • Help locate family members when physicians or care teams need to speak with them.
      • Offer reassurance, a listening ear, and a calming presence during difficult moments.
      • Ensure families feel supported, respected, and connected throughout the surgical experience.

    Why volunteer in this role?

      • Make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families.
      • Develop communication and interpersonal skills.
      • Gain exposure to the healthcare environment.
      • Provide comfort and support when it matters most.
      • Become an important part of a caring and compassionate hospital team.

    The ideal volunteer is:

      • Friendly, compassionate, and dependable.
      • Comfortable interacting with people from diverse backgrounds.
      • A good communicator and active listener.
      • Able to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
      • Calm and supportive in emotionally sensitive situations.

    This role offers a unique opportunity to bring comfort, connection, and peace of mind to families during their healthcare journey.

    Location

    On-site

    Aspirus Wausau Hospital

    333 Pine Ridge Blvd, Volunteers Dept, Wausau, Wisconsin, US

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    Call 715-847-2848 or email volunteers@aspirus.org with any questions.

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