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Aspirus Day Surgery Waiting Room
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Wausau, WI
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
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.
