UPMC hospital volunteer opportunity at UPMC Magee-Womens — Magee Hat Makers. The Magee Hat Makers meet twice a month in the lobby at Magee-Womens Hospital to knit, crochet, and loom hats. Volunteers make hats for newborns and "chemo caps" for cancer patients going through chemotherapy. Patients may choose their own hats from the Magee Hat Makers.
UPMC hospital volunteer opportunity at UPMC Magee-Womens — The Cuddler Program. The Cuddler Program utilizes trained volunteers to assist staff in caring for patients in the neonatal ICU. Volunteer duties may include baby holding, reading, infant soothing, and assisting families and staff.
UPMC hospital volunteer opportunity at UPMC Magee-Womens — Summer Junior Volunteer Program. The Junior Volunteer Program at Magee is a summer volunteer program for teens. This program provides young people exposure to careers in the health care field. To take part in the program, junior volunteers must:
UPMC hospital volunteer opportunity at UPMC Magee-Womens — Pet therapy. Magee volunteers and their therapy-certified dogs have long been brightening the halls of our hospital through their visits to patients and staff. "Therapets" is a new pet therapy program in collaboration with [Animal…
UPMC hospital volunteer opportunity at UPMC Magee-Womens — No One Dies Alone. No One Dies Alone (NODA) is a volunteer-centered program that ensures terminally ill patients do not die alone. It enlists volunteers to sit with patients who are alone and close to death. The hospital’s chaplain coordinates the program.
UPMC hospital volunteer opportunity at UPMC Magee-Womens — Mammography volunteer program (MVPs). MVPs at Magee-Womens Hospital serve as liaisons between the patient and front desk staff. Volunteers escort patients to changing areas and help those who request it. They also listen with empathy to concerned patients and answer any questions they may have.