Bassett Healthcare Network Holds Volunteer Drive April 28 to May 1

COOPERSTOWN – In recognition of National Volunteer Month, Bassett Healthcare Network is holding a volunteer drive at Bassett Medical Center from April 28 to May 1. Volunteer positions are available across all of Bassett Healthcare Network’s eight-county service area.

What:  Volunteer Recruitment Drive
When: Monday, April 28 – 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
            Tuesday, April 29 – 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
            Thursday, May 1 – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Where: Bassett Medical Center
            HR House
            93 Fair Street (on the corner of Fair Street and Atwell Road)
            Cooperstown, NY 13326

Opportunities: There are many different types of volunteer opportunities throughout Bassett Healthcare Network. Bassett has five hospitals, one stand-alone emergency department, more than two dozen health centers and specialty clinics, over 20 school-based health centers, two long-term care facilities, an assisted living facility, and more. Our volunteers serve primarily in our hospitals, emergency departments, cancer centers, and long-term care facilities.   

We have volunteer positions available in:

• Information Desk

• Emergency Departments

• Bassett’s Intensive Care Unit and Special Care Unit

• Long-term care

• Bassett’s Cancer Treatment Centers

• Patient Experience

• Welcoming and Greeting

• Many more – just ask.

 Programs: Bassett has three volunteer programs.

• Bassett Healthcare Network Volunteer Program. We make volunteer hours flexible to fit each volunteer's schedule. 

• Bassett's Junior Volunteer Program. The Junior Volunteer Program is part of Bassett's commitment to learning and education. It provides students aged 14 to 17 with appropriate training and insight into healthcare careers of all kinds. The program is flexible, but to ensure our junior volunteers have an excellent experience, this program follows these basic requirements: 

• The program lasts for eight weeks during the summer.

• Students volunteer for a minimum of two days per week and a minimum of four hours each day.

• All students attend an orientation and training session on service excellence, infection control, and confidentiality.

• No One Dies Alone (NODA). NODA ensures patients and long-term care residents have companionship and support at the end of their lives. Volunteers receive training and guidance from Bassett’s Volunteer and Spiritual Care teams. The emotional challenges of this program require a special sort of volunteer.  

Details: Anyone interested in learning more about these programs or becoming a volunteer is invited to come to Bassett’s HR House during this drive to speak with a volunteer program expert. If you are unable to come in person, you can also reach out to Bassett’s Volunteer Services Office by phone 607-547-3120 or email bhnhr@bassett.org. You can also visit Bassett.org/volunteer to fill out a volunteer application today.