Reaching out to others has been the major goal of the Shands AGH Auxiliary since it was founded in 1953. What started with four women has grown to 150 active women and men who epitomize the hospital's philosophy of patient-driven care for the whole person -- body, mind and spirit. Throughout the years, Auxilians have found that their volunteer service to the hospital is a rewarding and worthwhile experience.

The purposes of the Shands AGH Auxiliary include service to the hospital, public relations for the hospital, and fundraising. These funds have been used to purchase equipment, make special purchases to help patients, and support the Auxiliary's scholarship fund for employees pursuing health-related degrees.

Auxiliary membership dues:

• Active member - Members must be willing to work at least 48 hours per year ($5 annually)
• Associate member ($15 annually)
• Lifetime member - $150 (no annual dues)

  Note: New uniform jackets may be purchased for $12.50, or you may purchase a recycled jacket for $5. Insignia patches are $2.

Volunteer service opportunities are in the following areas:

Direct Patient Contact

• Admitting Department
• Emergency Department
• Patient services
• Radiology

Helping patients' family and friends

• Information desk
• Surgical Intensive Care waiting room
• Surgery waiting room

Fundraisers

• Book sales
• Jewelry sales
• Clothing and shoe sales

Other

• Scholarship
• Special services
• Puppets

Information

For further information on volunteering at Shands AGH or The Children’s Hospital at Shands AGH call Kimber Eiland at 352-733-0413 or email at eilank@shands.ufl.edu.

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