Volunteers provide valuable services at Garnet Health Medical Center – Catskills in Harris and in Callicoon. Our volunteers come from all walks of life: seniors, business people, students, seasonal residents and homemakers.
For more information about our volunteer program, please call us at: 845-794-3300 ext. 2185
Volunteer Service Activities
Hours and days are flexible. Volunteers can create their own schedules. The following service activities for volunteers, include:
- Patient Care
- Health Services
- Patient Advocacy
- Radiology
- Laboratory
- Human Resources
- Public Relations
- Pastoral Care
- Music Therapy
- Fundraising
- Gift Shop
- Lobby Services
- Hospitality
- Clerical
- Recreation Activities
- Patient Escort Service
- Patient Room Service
Garnet Health Medical Center – Catskills provides complimentary meals in the hospital cafeteria for volunteers who work at least 4 hours.
Patient and Family Advisory Council
Garnet Health Medical Center – Catskills is proud to announce a new Patient and Family Advisory Council to enhance the overall patient experience. We are currently seeking community members to become advisors.
Ideal candidates from the community will:
- Not let their personal experiences affect their contribution to the Council
- Share insight and experience in productive ways
- Have an open mind and respect opposing opinions
- Be excellent listeners
- Collaborate effectively to reach solutions
- Have a passion for enhancing the healthcare experience
To learn more about the Patient and Family Advisory Council, download our Patient and Family Advisory Council Flyer.
Apply
To apply to become a Patient and Family Advisory Council member, please download the following Application Form.
Please submit application to:
Garnet Health Medical Center – Catskills
Attn: Jodi Goodman
P.O. Box 800 Harris, NY 12742
For more information on becoming a Patient and Family Advisor, contact Jodi Goodman at jgoodman@ghvhs.org or call 845-397-3508
