Anna Matsubara, Laura Liao, and Maya Lefelman National Honor Society Charity Spotlight

Why Volunteer?

EvergreenHealth Medical Center NE 130th Lane, Kirkland, WA NE 130th Lane, Kirkland, WA –Totem Lake –15 min. drive from ICS

Hospital Volunteer Requirements 16+ years old16+ years old 6-month commitment6-month commitment –3- to 4-hour shift each week Pass background checksPass background checks Complete free health clearance screeningComplete free health clearance screening –TB testing –Tdap –Flu shot

Hospital Teen Volunteers Information deskInformation desk –Greet visitors –Provide directions and escort –Look up patient locations –Deliver flowers and mail –Run staff errands –Deliver labs –Transport and discharge patients Gift ShopGift Shop –Cashier –Unpack new merchandise and stocking

Information Desk Volunteers Meet peopleMeet people –High school and college students –Patients, nurses, lab technicians Client service skills in fast-paced environmentClient service skills in fast-paced environment –Courtesy and calmness under pressure –Problem-solving and communication skills –Variety of tasks Know every nook and cranny of the hospitalKnow every nook and cranny of the hospital –Experience healthcare environment

Information Desk Volunteers Weekly schedule but flexibleWeekly schedule but flexible –3- to 4-hour shift each week Anna: Saturdays, 1:00pm to 4:00pmAnna: Saturdays, 1:00pm to 4:00pm Laura: Fridays, 3:30pm to 6:30pmLaura: Fridays, 3:30pm to 6:30pm Maya: Fridays, 3:30pm to 6:30pmMaya: Fridays, 3:30pm to 6:30pm

Volunteer Application Online applicationOnline application –Need two references – Call the friendly volunteer coordinators!Call the friendly volunteer coordinators! –Marcia, Linda, Maryl at (425) Will go through orientation, training, and testingWill go through orientation, training, and testing