Volunteers

Visiting Nurse Association

of Porter County

The mission of the

Visiting Nurse Association is

to provide quality health care services in an effective,

innovative and personalized manner to members of the community, within the

resources available, enabling them to preserve their dignity

and maintain their highest

level of independence while remaining in their homes.

Volunteer Opportunities

The VNA relies on the support of volunteers to continue to provide the highest quality of care for our patients and their families. Last year alone, 400 volunteers enabled the VNA to care for more than 2,500 patients and clients. Volunteers of all ages, from students to senior citizens are welcome. You may choose a regularly scheduled activity, participate as needed, or assist with special events. Your time commitment can vary from a few hours a year to a few hours a week, depending on your desire and availability. If you are interested in becoming a VNA volunteer, please contact Debbie Frazier at (219) 462-5195 or by email at dfrazier@vnaportercounty.org.

Examples of volunteer opportunities include:

VNA Volunteers

Outside maintenance (gardening, window washing)

Telephone calls to patients, volunteers, staff, etc.

Office work (mailings, filing, copying)

Printing, data entry, website updates

Community events (health fairs, baking, Regatta, Stroll, planning committees)

Videotaping, photography of educational programs and events (equipment supplied)

Installation/removal of Lifeline & telehealth monitors in patients’ homes

Meals on Wheels Volunteers

Home Deliveries

Site coordination

Evening & weekend deliveries to the VNA Hospice Center

Hospice Volunteers

Hospice Volunteer opportunities requiring a 24-hour training session

(provided by the VNA):

Patient support volunteer

Memorial service volunteer

Bereavement support volunteer Hospice Center receptionist

Hospice Volunteer opportunities NOT requiring a training session:

Friends of Hospice (supporting special events and raise awareness of hospice)

Handcrafting (knitting, sewing, etc.)

Pet Therapy (certification required)

Hospice Choir

Musical entertainment

The mission of the Visiting Nurse Association is to provide quality health care services in an effective, innovative and personalized manner to members of the community, within the resources available, enabling them to preserve their dignity and maintain their highest level of independence while remaining in their homes.

Telephone: (219) 462-5195
FAX: (219) 462-6020
Email: webmaster@vnaportercounty.org

Address:: 501 Marquette Street, Valparaiso, Indiana 46383

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