Volunteering at JCHC! Join our Team

Johnson County Healthcare Center in Buffalo hired Rebekah Lawrence earlier this year to create a Volunteer Services program.  Rebekah will help coordinate current volunteers, will recruit additional volunteers, and will create additional volunteer opportunities on the campus. This is in keeping with the mission of Johnson County Healthcare Center, which is to “meet the health and wellness needs of our community through all stages of life”.

The aim of the volunteer services program is to improve patient and resident satisfaction, as well as to enhance the overall experience at JCHC. Team members of the Johnson County Healthcare Center are enthusiastic about the opportunity to work with volunteers. They value the support given to patients and residents and recognize the value of volunteers as they complement the current care provided.

Volunteering has many benefits. Volunteering is a way to learn new skills and gain hands-on experience. It also creates an opportunity for one to get out, socialize, and build strong relationships with others.

Rebekah boasts about the health benefits of volunteering.  “Believe it or not, volunteering is good for your health! Studies have proven that helping someone else interrupts tension patterns, and replaces those patterns with a sense of purpose and positive emotions. Volunteering gives you an opportunity to be a part of something bigger than yourself.” According to Rebekah, “Studies show that volunteers live longer, are happier, and are healthier than those that do not volunteer”. 

There are many volunteer opportunities at JCHC, Rebekah says.  Volunteer opportunities are available in several areas, including greeting and assisting visitors to find their way through the facility. Volunteers also visit with patients in the hospital and with residents at Amie Holt Care Center, can do clerical duties, recycling, assisting with events, and sharing musical talents.  All of these activities contribute to enhancing the quality of patient care at JCHC.

Johnson County Healthcare Center hopes to recruit a significant number of volunteers for the program. Volunteers will be provided with initial training, as well as ongoing support to ensure confidence and safety.

Those interested in taking part in this program are encouraged to contact Rebekah Lawrence at 684-6332 or rlawrence@jchealthcare.com for further information and to obtain an application.