[Jsling]

Volunteer Open House at PROMISE HOSPITAL of Florida at THE VILLAGES

When: Tuesday September 16, 2014
Time:2 to 4 pm

Where: Promise Hospital of Florida at The Villages
5050 CR 472,
The Villages

Follow Rainey Trail off Buena Vista

What: VIP (Volunteers in Promise) open house to promote its expanded volunteer opportunities.
Villagers will be given a tour of Promise Hospital and a chance to ask questions. Light refreshments will be served.

Contact Jean Klinkenberg at 352-689-6428

[Jsling]

Please come out and see what there is to offer. You won't be disappointed

[geri317]

August 16 has gone by.

[Jsling]

Originally Posted by geri317

August 16 has gone by.

Thanks for pointing out my error

[Whalen]

Promise Healthcare, Inc. is a for profit Corporation. Why do they need volunteers?

[Bonanza]

Originally Posted by Whalen

Promise Healthcare, Inc. is a for profit Corporation. Why do they need volunteers?

A "for profit" coorporation and they need volunteers?
Hmmmm . . . that's interesting!

[graciegirl]

Business & Financial Differences Between Profit & Nonprofit Hospitals | Chron.com

I would guess that people volunteer at a hospital to make the patients feel a little better, free up medical personnel to do their thing etc. The patients are feeling lousy at both for profit and not for profit hospitals and need their mail delivered and the juice cart to come around.

[BarryRX]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Business & Financial Differences Between Profit & Nonprofit Hospitals | Chron.com

I would guess that people volunteer at a hospital to make the patients feel a little better, free up medical personnel to do their thing etc. The patients are feeling lousy at both for profit and not for profit hospitals and need their mail delivered and the juice cart to come around.

Amen Gracie.

[Jsling]

The Volunteers are NOT there to replace the paid employees but to strengthen the services provided to the clients. The volunteers are a valuable addition to all healthcare establishments. They do help the clients feel special with their touch and the time they take with them.

[bluedog103]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Business & Financial Differences Between Profit & Nonprofit Hospitals | Chron.com

I would guess that people volunteer at a hospital to make the patients feel a little better, free up medical personnel to do their thing etc. The patients are feeling lousy at both for profit and not for profit hospitals and need their mail delivered and the juice cart to come around.

Thank you Gracie.

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by bluedog103

Thank you Gracie.

Yes...thank you Gracie.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Business & Financial Differences Between Profit & Nonprofit Hospitals | Chron.com

I would guess that people volunteer at a hospital to make the patients feel a little better, free up medical personnel to do their thing etc. The patients are feeling lousy at both for profit and not for profit hospitals and need their mail delivered and the juice cart to come around.

As Gracie said, both types of hospitals probably have patients who feel lousy and need cheering up.
I'm hoping to offer my time at this Acute Care Hospital, if they will accept seasonal volunteers.
I don't understand why it matters if the hospital is for profit, or not for profit.
I would very much appreciate if someone could explain that to me as I'm not familiar with the health care system in the US.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

As Gracie said, both types of hospitals probably have patients who feel lousy and need cheering up.
I'm hoping to offer my time at this Acute Care Hospital, if they will accept seasonal volunteers.
I don't understand why it matters if the hospital is for profit, or not for profit.
I would very much appreciate if someone could explain that to me as I'm not familiar with the health care system in the US.

Non profits are set up as a certain type of corporation that are tax exempt. For instance, some religious institutions operate hospitals that are non profit.

I don't think there is any difference in quality one way or another. I am more interested in how they are staffed.

[rubicon]

Let me state right out of the chute that I support and endorse volunteer work. My comments are therefore not along the philosophical line but rather academic in nature

Just three questions from an uninformed member but exactly what services does Promise provide and for whom?

Secondly, as to "for profits", and from a management prospective exactly what is the affect positive /negative to employees when volunteers are hired as to say wages, job duties, expectations? Because while the concept of volunteer is a good thing it may or it may not have unintentional consequences?

Thirdly, as to number two how does such an arrangement affect volunteers?

I pose this question because of the ongoing debate concerning college intern programs employed by companies.

I've witnessed the disproportionate treatment of internships within corporations over the years

Perhaps the simple answer is there are no issues employees welcome the help but my style is to test for concern that I may make some wrong assumptions.

I do not intend to invite argument but solicit opinion/information

[elbear]

Originally Posted by Bonanza;938***

A "for profit" coorporation and they need volunteers?
Hmmmm . . . that's interesting!

Most hospitals cannot operate without their beloved volunteers.