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Hospitals       Hospices | Prevention, Research, Public Awareness

FORREST GENERAL HOSPITAL VOLUNTEER SERVICES
Provides assistance to over 65 departments located throughout the main branch and outlying facilities, which include both clinical and non-clinical areas

Address:
6051 US Hwy 49
Hattiesburg, MS 39401-6389
Phone: (601) 288-4212     Fax: (601) 288-4209
Web Site: www.forrestgeneral.com

Hours of Operation: Office hours; Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Age Requirement: Adult Volunteer: 18 years and up, Junior Volunteer: 14-17years

Volunteer Activities: Clinical and non-clinical tasks; duties vary based on the needs of each department; Forrest General Cancer Center, Forrest General Hospice, etc.

Holiday Projects: Visiting patients during Christmas, singing carols in lobby, patient care packages

Days of week volunteers needed: Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri.
Time period(s) volunteers are needed: Morning Afternoon

SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Provides the citizens of this region high quality, patient-centered health care services at an affordable price, delivered by a competent, committed staff

Address:                                 Mailing Address:
1220 Jefferson Street               P. O. Box 607
Laurel, MS 39440                   Laurel, MS 39441
Phone: (601) 422-0054 or 1 (800) 300-3443
Web Site: www.scrmc.com

Age Requirement: 16

Volunteer Areas: Medical Center, Comfort Care Hospice, Comfort Care Nursing Center, South Central Extended Care, the Children’s Academy, the Rehabilitation and Wellness Complex

Volunteers Activities: Delivering mail or flowers to patients, greeting guests, assisting families, assisting with clerical duties, visiting with hospice patients, assisting with children’s program, assisting with special activities and celebrations

Holiday Projects: Assisting with special events/holiday parties

Training: Provided

Days of week volunteers needed: Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri.
Time period(s) volunteers are needed: Morning Afternoon

Minimum time required of volunteer(s): 30 hours per 6month period

WESLEY MEDICAL CENTER VOLUNTEER SERVICES
Loving God, serving others, and excelling in health care

Address:                               Mailing Address:
5001 Highway 98 West          P. O. Box 16509
Hattiesburg, MS 39402          Hattiesburg, MS 39404-6509
Phone: (601) 268-8127        Fax: (601) 268-5992
Web Site: www.wesley.com

Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Age Requirement: 18 years and up

Volunteer Activities: Serve families from our hospitality cart, Act as greeter and guide to patients and families, Serve in ICU waiting room, Serve and assist in other departments.

Material Needs: A dedicated loving heart

Training: Provided

Days of week volunteers needed: Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun.
Time period(s) volunteers are needed: Morning Afternoon

SOUTH MISSISSIPPI STATE HOSPITAL
Volunteers at South Mississippi State Hospital assist employees through daily visits and special projects in order to enhance the treatment of adults with mental illness. With specialized training, volunteers may also be able to assist recreational therapists and other clinical staff with activities for the patients.

Address:
823 Highway 589
Purvis, MS 39475
Phone: 601-794-0219            Fax: 601-794-0210
URL: www.smsh.state.ms.us

Office Hours: M-F, 8-5

Age Requirement: administrative work - 15+; clinical work - 18+

Volunteer Activities: Clerical/administrative assistance, assist with special projects, clinical assistance.

Material Needs: VHS/DVD movies and television shows for patient video library. Must be PG-13, PG or G.

Family and Group Projects: Build a team development or "ropes" course. Other projects available depending on interest.

Holiday Projects: Build a team development or "ropes" course. Other projects available depending on interest.

Days of week volunteers needed: Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri.
Time period(s) volunteers are needed: Morning Afternoon

Other information: General orientation and background checks required (no expenses involved)

Hospices       Hospitals | Prevention, Research, Public Awareness

ASERACARE HOSPICE
Provides a family-centered, multi-leveled approach to caring for patients and families

Address:
6158 Hwy 49
Suite 18
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 544-2232   Fax: (601) 544-2973

Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Age Requirement: 18 years and up

Volunteer Activities: Direct work: working directly with patients and families by spending time with them, making gift baskets, cooking a meal, running errands, etc.
Indirect work: clerical duties, phone calls, baking, making gift baskets, etc.

Material Needs: Personal hygiene articles

Holiday Projects: Assist with events for each major holiday, such as making gift baskets

Family and Group Projects: Making cards, making gift baskets, cooking a meal, yard work, housecleaning, etc.

Training: 3-18 hours, depending on direct or indirect work

Days of week volunteers needed: Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun.
Time period(s) volunteers are needed: Morning Afternoon Evening

Other information: Direct volunteers require TB test, background test and physical examination.

CAMELLIA HOSPICE
Dedicated to providing holistic, hospice care through an individualized program for patients nearing the end of life experiences

Address:
133 Mayfair Road
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Phone: (601) 264-8691 Fax: (601) 264-8692

Office Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm

Age Requirement: 16 years and up

Volunteer Activities: Assisting the patients: reading to them, playing board games, writing letters for them, etc.
Assisting the patients’ families: helping with light housework, running errands, relieving them for shopping errands, meal preparation, etc.

Evening or Weekend Projects: See above

Family and Group Projects: Yard work, housekeeping, minor home repairs, keeping patients company, assisting in main office

Holiday Projects: Decorating, addressing cards, baking

Requirements/Training: Background check, fingerprinting, TB skin test, and a physical; 1 day training class

Days of week volunteers needed: Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun.
Time period(s) volunteers are needed: Morning Afternoon Evening

FORREST GENERAL HOSPITAL HOME CARE AND HOSPICE
Utilizes an interdisciplinary team approach to offer support and compassionate care for terminally ill patients and their families

1414 South 28th Avenue
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Phone: (601) 288-2500 Fax: (601) 288-2503
Web Site: www.forrestgeneral.com

Hours of Operation: Central office: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Age Requirements: 18 years and up

Volunteer Activities: Hospice Volunteer Program - The Hospice Team benefits from volunteers: special people who give freely of their time and energies. Their work is a vital part of the interdisciplinary team. Volunteers may choose to work a few hours a week or month. They do not need to be health care professionals, but are required to attend a comprehensive training seminar.

Evening or Weekend Projects: Health Fairs

Days of week volunteers needed: Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun.
Time period(s) volunteers are needed: Morning Afternoon Evening

Minimum time required of volunteer(s): 1 year
Other information: Drug test will be done for all volunteers.

QUALITY HOSPICE OF THE GULF COAST
The mission of Quality Hospice of the Gulf Coast Inc. is to offer a comprehensive program of care to the terminally ill and their families through the integrated services of the Interdisciplinary Team which encompasses medical palliative care, nursing care, personal assistance, and psycho/social support for the patient and the patients family.

Address:
2020 Hardy Street
Suite B
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: 601-545-2273 Fax: 601-545-2419

Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Age Requirement: 18 yrs. direct, any age - indirect care

Volunteer Activities: For direct patient contact volunteers must be 18 years or older, unless accompanied by an adult volunteer. To provide direct patient contact, volunteers must submit to a background check and TB test, provided by the Quality Hospice. Also, the volunteer must provide a recent health screen and participate in the Quality Hospice volunteer training program.

Material Needs: blankets, pillows, gifts, etc

Evening or Weekend Projects: evening and weekend projects include, but not limited to, visiting with patients, helping with household duties, delivering small meals, providing friendship, etc.

Family and Group Projects: making holiday treats, organizing birthday parties for patients, singing, visiting, assisting with large household chores such as lawn care, etc.

Holiday Projects: making cards, creating gifts, baking, decorating patient's homes, Christmas caroling, visiting, etc

Days of week volunteers needed: Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun.
Time period(s) volunteers are needed: Afternoon Evening

SOUTH MISSISSIPPI HOMECARE AND HOSPICE
Offers home health aides, physical therapy, speech therapy, nursing, and medical social services to meet the needs of patients in the comfort of their own homes

Address:                                             Mailing Address:
110 Lundy Lane                                   P. O. Box 15788
Hattiesburg, MS 39402                       Hattiesburg, MS 39404-5788
Phone: (601) 261-4010 Ext. 404         Fax: (601) 261-4018
Web Site: www.southmississippihomecare.com

Hours of Operation: Central office, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Age Requirement: 16 years and up

Volunteer Activities: Patient contact: Visit with patients, assist with activities, assist with special events; Non-patient contact: Provide clerical assistance

Holiday, Family, and Group Projects: Visiting with patients, preparing gift baskets before Christmas and more.

Training: Orientation session (18-20 hours, split over several sessions for patient contact, 2-3 hours for non-patient contact)

SOUTHERNCARE
Devoted to providing support and care to terminally ill patients and their families

Address:
4700 Hardy Street, Suite Y
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Phone: (601) 579-9493           Fax: (601) 579-9495
Web Site: www.southerncarehospice.com

Hours of Operation: Central office, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Age Requirement: 16 years and up

Volunteer Activities: Work individually with clients, provide clerical assistance, and assist with special events/celebrations at nursing homes, take patients to church on Sunday

Material Needs: A loving and caring heart

Holiday, Family, and Group Projects: Holiday yard work, holiday events

Training: Two-hour session

Days of week volunteers needed: Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun.
Time period(s) volunteers are needed: Morning Afternoon Evening

Minimum time required of volunteer(s): 2hr block

Other information: Some volunteer work requires training which we provide.

TRINITY HOSPICE OF MISSISSIPPI L.L.C.
The mission of Trinity Hospice is to provide quality hospice care to patients with life limiting illnesses and to their caregivers and families. The goal of hospice is to add quality of life when quantity is limited.

Address:
201 Methodist Boulevard
Hattiesburg, MS 39404
Phone: (601) 582-4777            Fax: (601) 268-7322

Office Hours: 8am-5pm
Program Hours: 8am-5pm weekends PRN

Age Requirement: 16 and above

Volunteer Activities: Volunteer job description: Participate in providing support services such as Companionship, visiting, active listening, reading, writing letters, Sharing Hobbies and special interests such as gardening, table games cards, crafts, listening to music, light yard work, sports, etc...( Volunteers are responsible for Maintaining confidentiality regarding information related to patient and family, completing volunteer training class ( 8-16 hours), Complete Education in-service hours

Evening or Weekend Projects: Activities at Personal Care, Nursing homes, Health Fairs, Community events

Family and Group Projects: Activities at Personal Care and Nursing Homes, Interacting with Hospice patients with different activities such as bingo, crafts, reading books etc...

Holiday Projects: Holiday crafts with Hospice patients, delivering holiday gifts to hospice patients. Participating in holiday activities/programs at Personal Care and Nursing homes.

Days of week volunteers needed: Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun.
Time period(s) volunteers are needed: Morning Afternoon Evening

Other information: All volunteers are required to complete 8 hours of Hospice Volunteer Training, criminal background check, TB skin testing and Physical, which we provide. In addition, they must have current driver's license and auto insurance. All training information and lunch is provided free to all interested volunteers during training. " Our volunteers are a wonderful gift to our patients and their families, so contact Trinity Hospice to make the difference in someone's life today"

Prevention, Research, Public Awareness       Hospices | Hospitals

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
Nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service

Address:
6652 US Hwy 98
Suite 4
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Phone: (601) 271-7120            Fax: (601) 271-7994
Web Site: www.cancer.org

Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-noon, 1-4:30 p.m.

Age Requirement: All ages

Volunteer Activities: Clerical help, educational programs, speaker’s bureau

Material Needs: Wigs, breast prostheses, medical equipment, medical supplies for cancer patients

Evening or Weekend Projects: Cancer support groups, Relay for Life (a team event to fight cancer), and a variety of special projects/events

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
National volunteer health agency whose mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke by supporting research and promoting awareness of heart diseases and stroke

Address:
609 Corinne Street
Suite B1
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 583-0108 Fax: (601) 582-0496
Web Site: www.americanheart.org

Hours of Operation: Monday- Friday, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Age requirement: All ages

Volunteer Activities: Serving at health fairs, participating in area events, assisting with mass mailings, and volunteering with the American Heart Walk.

Evening or Weekend Projects: Special events

Holiday Projects: February Heart Month—Heart Sales

Family and Group Projects: American Heart Walk, Search Your Heart programs (church based), Heart Power programs (school based)

Days of week volunteers needed: Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat.
Time period(s) volunteers are needed: Morning Afternoon Evening

UNITED BLOOD SERVICES

Provides a safe and adequate supply of blood components and related services to individuals, health care organizations, and communities

Address:
805 South 28th Avenue
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Phone: (601) 264-0743      Fax: (601) 264-6717

Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Volunteer Activities: Supervise/assist with group activities, provide clerical assistance, assist with special events/celebrations; help make phone calls to a particular donor group, help with making posters, greet donors and serve juice & cookies. Help in special promotional drives

Material Needs: Pens and pencils

Days of week volunteers needed: Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun.
Time period(s) volunteers are needed: Morning Afternoon Evening

Other information: We would like to state we are always looking for organizations to schedule blood drives at their place of business or special events they are hosting. We also look for area business to help in our endeavor to help motivate donors. As in giving donors a special incentives, like food coupons, small tokens gifts, coupons of any sort to give away and that also helps promote their business by giving them out at blood drives

DIABETES FOUNDATION OF MISSISSIPPI
Serves the diabetes community within Mississippi

Address:
201 Methodist Hospital Blvd., Suite 302
Hattiesburg, MS 39404
Phone: (601) 579-7790 Fax: (601) 957-9555
Web Site: www.msdiabetes.org

Hours of Operation: Central Office: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Age Requirement: All ages

Volunteer Activities: Provide clerical help (answering phone, filing, typing), supervise/assist with group activities or games, assist with special events/celebrations such as health fairs, screening, speaking to clubs

Material Needs: In-kind donations of advertising, office supplies, blood glucose meters, insulin, and pharmaceuticals

Evening or Weekend Projects: Special-event volunteers and participants

Family and Group Projects: Walk for Diabetes

Training: Provided as needed

MARCH OF DIMES
Provides health information regarding pregnancy to various health agencies and educates communities about how to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality

Address:                                Mailing Address:
452 Courthouse Road
Suite F                                    P.O. Drawer 6737
Gulfport, MS 39507                Gulfport, MS 39506-6737
Phone: (228) 896-0886         Fax: (228) 896-8997
Web Site: www.marchofdimes.com/mississippi

Volunteer Activities: Take part in community programs that are sponsored by the March of Dimes; participate in public affairs efforts related to maternal, infant and child health issues; help with phone calls, mailings or clerical tasks in the office; help at local events such as Walk America

Material Needs: Monetary donations

Evening or Weekend Projects: Many programs and events throughout the year

UNITED BLOOD SERVICES

Provides a safe and adequate supply of blood components and related services to individuals, health care organizations, and communities

Address:
805 South 28th Avenue
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Phone: (601) 264-0743
Fax: (601) 264-6717

Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Volunteer Activities: Supervise/assist with group activities, provide clerical assistance, assist with special events/celebrations; help make phone calls to a particular donor group, help with making posters, greet donors and serve juice & cookies. Help in special promotional drives

Material Needs: Pens and pencils

Days of week volunteers needed: Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun.
Time period(s) volunteers are needed: Morning Afternoon Evening

Other information: We would like to state we are always looking for organizations to schedule blood drives at their place of business or special events they are hosting. We also look for area business to help in our endeavor to help motivate donors. As in giving donors a special incentives, like food coupons, small tokens gifts, coupons of any sort to give away and that also helps promote their business by giving them out at blood drives

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Agencies serving healthcare and general health needs
	Hospitals *Hospices \| Prevention, Research, Public Awareness*
	FORREST GENERAL HOSPITAL VOLUNTEER SERVICES Provides assistance to over 65 departments located throughout the main branch and outlying facilities, which include both clinical and non-clinical areas Address: 6051 US Hwy 49 Hattiesburg, MS 39401-6389 Phone: (601) 288-4212 Fax: (601) 288-4209 Web Site: www.forrestgeneral.com Hours of Operation: Office hours; Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Age Requirement: Adult Volunteer: 18 years and up, Junior Volunteer: 14-17years Volunteer Activities: Clinical and non-clinical tasks; duties vary based on the needs of each department; Forrest General Cancer Center, Forrest General Hospice, etc. Holiday Projects: Visiting patients during Christmas, singing carols in lobby, patient care packages Days of week volunteers needed: Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Time period(s) volunteers are needed: Morning Afternoon
	SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Provides the citizens of this region high quality, patient-centered health care services at an affordable price, delivered by a competent, committed staff Address: Mailing Address: 1220 Jefferson Street P. O. Box 607 Laurel, MS 39440 Laurel, MS 39441 Phone: (601) 422-0054 or 1 (800) 300-3443 Web Site: www.scrmc.com Age Requirement: 16 Volunteer Areas: Medical Center, Comfort Care Hospice, Comfort Care Nursing Center, South Central Extended Care, the Children’s Academy, the Rehabilitation and Wellness Complex Volunteers Activities: Delivering mail or flowers to patients, greeting guests, assisting families, assisting with clerical duties, visiting with hospice patients, assisting with children’s program, assisting with special activities and celebrations Holiday Projects: Assisting with special events/holiday parties Training: Provided Days of week volunteers needed: Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Time period(s) volunteers are needed: Morning Afternoon Minimum time required of volunteer(s): 30 hours per 6month period
	WESLEY MEDICAL CENTER VOLUNTEER SERVICES Loving God, serving others, and excelling in health care Address: Mailing Address: 5001 Highway 98 West P. O. Box 16509 Hattiesburg, MS 39402 Hattiesburg, MS 39404-6509 Phone: (601) 268-8127 Fax: (601) 268-5992 Web Site: www.wesley.com Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Age Requirement: 18 years and up Volunteer Activities: Serve families from our hospitality cart, Act as greeter and guide to patients and families, Serve in ICU waiting room, Serve and assist in other departments. Material Needs: A dedicated loving heart Training: Provided Days of week volunteers needed: Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun. Time period(s) volunteers are needed: Morning Afternoon
	SOUTH MISSISSIPPI STATE HOSPITAL Volunteers at South Mississippi State Hospital assist employees through daily visits and special projects in order to enhance the treatment of adults with mental illness. With specialized training, volunteers may also be able to assist recreational therapists and other clinical staff with activities for the patients. Address: 823 Highway 589 Purvis, MS 39475 Phone: 601-794-0219 Fax: 601-794-0210 URL: www.smsh.state.ms.us Office Hours: M-F, 8-5 Age Requirement: administrative work - 15+; clinical work - 18+ Volunteer Activities: Clerical/administrative assistance, assist with special projects, clinical assistance. Material Needs: VHS/DVD movies and television shows for patient video library. Must be PG-13, PG or G. Family and Group Projects: Build a team development or "ropes" course. Other projects available depending on interest. Holiday Projects: Build a team development or "ropes" course. Other projects available depending on interest. Days of week volunteers needed: Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Time period(s) volunteers are needed: Morning Afternoon Other information: General orientation and background checks required (no expenses involved)
	Hospices *Hospitals \| Prevention, Research, Public Awareness*
	ASERACARE HOSPICE Provides a family-centered, multi-leveled approach to caring for patients and families Address: 6158 Hwy 49 Suite 18 Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Phone: (601) 544-2232 Fax: (601) 544-2973 Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Age Requirement: 18 years and up Volunteer Activities: Direct work: working directly with patients and families by spending time with them, making gift baskets, cooking a meal, running errands, etc. Indirect work: clerical duties, phone calls, baking, making gift baskets, etc. Material Needs: Personal hygiene articles Holiday Projects: Assist with events for each major holiday, such as making gift baskets Family and Group Projects: Making cards, making gift baskets, cooking a meal, yard work, housecleaning, etc. Training: 3-18 hours, depending on direct or indirect work Days of week volunteers needed: Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun. Time period(s) volunteers are needed: Morning Afternoon Evening Other information: Direct volunteers require TB test, background test and physical examination.
	CAMELLIA HOSPICE Dedicated to providing holistic, hospice care through an individualized program for patients nearing the end of life experiences Address: 133 Mayfair Road Hattiesburg, MS 39402 Phone: (601) 264-8691 Fax: (601) 264-8692 Office Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm Age Requirement: 16 years and up Volunteer Activities: Assisting the patients: reading to them, playing board games, writing letters for them, etc. Assisting the patients’ families: helping with light housework, running errands, relieving them for shopping errands, meal preparation, etc. Evening or Weekend Projects: See above Family and Group Projects: Yard work, housekeeping, minor home repairs, keeping patients company, assisting in main office Holiday Projects: Decorating, addressing cards, baking Requirements/Training: Background check, fingerprinting, TB skin test, and a physical; 1 day training class Days of week volunteers needed: Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun. Time period(s) volunteers are needed: Morning Afternoon Evening
	FORREST GENERAL HOSPITAL HOME CARE AND HOSPICE Utilizes an interdisciplinary team approach to offer support and compassionate care for terminally ill patients and their families 1414 South 28th Avenue Hattiesburg, MS 39402 Phone: (601) 288-2500 Fax: (601) 288-2503 Web Site: www.forrestgeneral.com Hours of Operation: Central office: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Age Requirements: 18 years and up Volunteer Activities: Hospice Volunteer Program - The Hospice Team benefits from volunteers: special people who give freely of their time and energies. Their work is a vital part of the interdisciplinary team. Volunteers may choose to work a few hours a week or month. They do not need to be health care professionals, but are required to attend a comprehensive training seminar. Evening or Weekend Projects: Health Fairs Days of week volunteers needed: Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun. Time period(s) volunteers are needed: Morning Afternoon Evening Minimum time required of volunteer(s): 1 year Other information: Drug test will be done for all volunteers.
	QUALITY HOSPICE OF THE GULF COAST The mission of Quality Hospice of the Gulf Coast Inc. is to offer a comprehensive program of care to the terminally ill and their families through the integrated services of the Interdisciplinary Team which encompasses medical palliative care, nursing care, personal assistance, and psycho/social support for the patient and the patients family. Address: 2020 Hardy Street Suite B Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Phone: 601-545-2273 Fax: 601-545-2419 Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Age Requirement: 18 yrs. direct, any age - indirect care Volunteer Activities: For direct patient contact volunteers must be 18 years or older, unless accompanied by an adult volunteer. To provide direct patient contact, volunteers must submit to a background check and TB test, provided by the Quality Hospice. Also, the volunteer must provide a recent health screen and participate in the Quality Hospice volunteer training program. Material Needs: blankets, pillows, gifts, etc Evening or Weekend Projects: evening and weekend projects include, but not limited to, visiting with patients, helping with household duties, delivering small meals, providing friendship, etc. Family and Group Projects: making holiday treats, organizing birthday parties for patients, singing, visiting, assisting with large household chores such as lawn care, etc. Holiday Projects: making cards, creating gifts, baking, decorating patient's homes, Christmas caroling, visiting, etc Days of week volunteers needed: Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun. Time period(s) volunteers are needed: Afternoon Evening
	SOUTH MISSISSIPPI HOMECARE AND HOSPICE Offers home health aides, physical therapy, speech therapy, nursing, and medical social services to meet the needs of patients in the comfort of their own homes Address: Mailing Address: 110 Lundy Lane P. O. Box 15788 Hattiesburg, MS 39402 Hattiesburg, MS 39404-5788 Phone: (601) 261-4010 Ext. 404 Fax: (601) 261-4018 Web Site: www.southmississippihomecare.com Hours of Operation: Central office, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Age Requirement: 16 years and up Volunteer Activities: Patient contact: Visit with patients, assist with activities, assist with special events; Non-patient contact: Provide clerical assistance Holiday, Family, and Group Projects: Visiting with patients, preparing gift baskets before Christmas and more. Training: Orientation session (18-20 hours, split over several sessions for patient contact, 2-3 hours for non-patient contact)
	SOUTHERNCARE Devoted to providing support and care to terminally ill patients and their families Address: 4700 Hardy Street, Suite Y Hattiesburg, MS 39402 Phone: (601) 579-9493 Fax: (601) 579-9495 Web Site: www.southerncarehospice.com Hours of Operation: Central office, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Age Requirement: 16 years and up Volunteer Activities: Work individually with clients, provide clerical assistance, and assist with special events/celebrations at nursing homes, take patients to church on Sunday Material Needs: A loving and caring heart Holiday, Family, and Group Projects: Holiday yard work, holiday events Training: Two-hour session Days of week volunteers needed: Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun. Time period(s) volunteers are needed: Morning Afternoon Evening Minimum time required of volunteer(s): 2hr block Other information: Some volunteer work requires training which we provide.
	TRINITY HOSPICE OF MISSISSIPPI L.L.C. The mission of Trinity Hospice is to provide quality hospice care to patients with life limiting illnesses and to their caregivers and families. The goal of hospice is to add quality of life when quantity is limited. Address: 201 Methodist Boulevard Hattiesburg, MS 39404 Phone: (601) 582-4777 Fax: (601) 268-7322 Office Hours: 8am-5pm Program Hours: 8am-5pm weekends PRN Age Requirement: 16 and above Volunteer Activities: Volunteer job description: Participate in providing support services such as Companionship, visiting, active listening, reading, writing letters, Sharing Hobbies and special interests such as gardening, table games cards, crafts, listening to music, light yard work, sports, etc...( Volunteers are responsible for Maintaining confidentiality regarding information related to patient and family, completing volunteer training class ( 8-16 hours), Complete Education in-service hours Evening or Weekend Projects: Activities at Personal Care, Nursing homes, Health Fairs, Community events Family and Group Projects: Activities at Personal Care and Nursing Homes, Interacting with Hospice patients with different activities such as bingo, crafts, reading books etc... Holiday Projects: Holiday crafts with Hospice patients, delivering holiday gifts to hospice patients. Participating in holiday activities/programs at Personal Care and Nursing homes. Days of week volunteers needed: Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun. Time period(s) volunteers are needed: Morning Afternoon Evening Other information: All volunteers are required to complete 8 hours of Hospice Volunteer Training, criminal background check, TB skin testing and Physical, which we provide. In addition, they must have current driver's license and auto insurance. All training information and lunch is provided free to all interested volunteers during training. " Our volunteers are a wonderful gift to our patients and their families, so contact Trinity Hospice to make the difference in someone's life today"
	Prevention, Research, Public Awareness **Hospices \| Hospitals**
	AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY Nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service Address: 6652 US Hwy 98 Suite 4 Hattiesburg, MS 39402 Phone: (601) 271-7120 Fax: (601) 271-7994 Web Site: www.cancer.org Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-noon, 1-4:30 p.m. Age Requirement: All ages Volunteer Activities: Clerical help, educational programs, speaker’s bureau Material Needs: Wigs, breast prostheses, medical equipment, medical supplies for cancer patients Evening or Weekend Projects: Cancer support groups, Relay for Life (a team event to fight cancer), and a variety of special projects/events
	AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION National volunteer health agency whose mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke by supporting research and promoting awareness of heart diseases and stroke Address: 609 Corinne Street Suite B1 Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Phone: (601) 583-0108 Fax: (601) 582-0496 Web Site: www.americanheart.org Hours of Operation: Monday- Friday, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Age requirement: All ages Volunteer Activities: Serving at health fairs, participating in area events, assisting with mass mailings, and volunteering with the American Heart Walk. Evening or Weekend Projects: Special events Holiday Projects: February Heart Month—Heart Sales Family and Group Projects: American Heart Walk, Search Your Heart programs (church based), Heart Power programs (school based) Days of week volunteers needed: Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Time period(s) volunteers are needed: Morning Afternoon Evening
	UNITED BLOOD SERVICES Provides a safe and adequate supply of blood components and related services to individuals, health care organizations, and communities Address: 805 South 28th Avenue Hattiesburg, MS 39402 Phone: (601) 264-0743 Fax: (601) 264-6717 Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Volunteer Activities: Supervise/assist with group activities, provide clerical assistance, assist with special events/celebrations; help make phone calls to a particular donor group, help with making posters, greet donors and serve juice & cookies. Help in special promotional drives Material Needs: Pens and pencils Days of week volunteers needed: Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun. Time period(s) volunteers are needed: Morning Afternoon Evening Other information: We would like to state we are always looking for organizations to schedule blood drives at their place of business or special events they are hosting. We also look for area business to help in our endeavor to help motivate donors. As in giving donors a special incentives, like food coupons, small tokens gifts, coupons of any sort to give away and that also helps promote their business by giving them out at blood drives
	DIABETES FOUNDATION OF MISSISSIPPI Serves the diabetes community within Mississippi Address: 201 Methodist Hospital Blvd., Suite 302 Hattiesburg, MS 39404 Phone: (601) 579-7790 Fax: (601) 957-9555 Web Site: www.msdiabetes.org Hours of Operation: Central Office: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Age Requirement: All ages Volunteer Activities: Provide clerical help (answering phone, filing, typing), supervise/assist with group activities or games, assist with special events/celebrations such as health fairs, screening, speaking to clubs Material Needs: In-kind donations of advertising, office supplies, blood glucose meters, insulin, and pharmaceuticals Evening or Weekend Projects: Special-event volunteers and participants Family and Group Projects: Walk for Diabetes Training: Provided as needed
	MARCH OF DIMES Provides health information regarding pregnancy to various health agencies and educates communities about how to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality Address: Mailing Address: 452 Courthouse Road Suite F P.O. Drawer 6737 Gulfport, MS 39507 Gulfport, MS 39506-6737 Phone: (228) 896-0886 Fax: (228) 896-8997 Web Site: www.marchofdimes.com/mississippi Volunteer Activities: Take part in community programs that are sponsored by the March of Dimes; participate in public affairs efforts related to maternal, infant and child health issues; help with phone calls, mailings or clerical tasks in the office; help at local events such as Walk America Material Needs: Monetary donations Evening or Weekend Projects: Many programs and events throughout the year
	UNITED BLOOD SERVICES Provides a safe and adequate supply of blood components and related services to individuals, health care organizations, and communities Address: 805 South 28th Avenue Hattiesburg, MS 39402 Phone: (601) 264-0743 Fax: (601) 264-6717 Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Volunteer Activities: Supervise/assist with group activities, provide clerical assistance, assist with special events/celebrations; help make phone calls to a particular donor group, help with making posters, greet donors and serve juice & cookies. Help in special promotional drives Material Needs: Pens and pencils Days of week volunteers needed: Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun. Time period(s) volunteers are needed: Morning Afternoon Evening Other information: We would like to state we are always looking for organizations to schedule blood drives at their place of business or special events they are hosting. We also look for area business to help in our endeavor to help motivate donors. As in giving donors a special incentives, like food coupons, small tokens gifts, coupons of any sort to give away and that also helps promote their business by giving them out at blood drives

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