Volunteers
At Rusk County Hospital & Nursing Home, we have an active volunteer group. We have many volunteer opportunities for a variety of individual interests.
There are many volunteer opportunities for people to take part in. The following list includes a few of the opportunities available for volunteers:
- Beauty Shop
- Gift Shop
- Coffee Shop
- Filling vending machines
- Special Programs
- Outdoor walks
- Hosting Bingo sessions
- Writing cards
- Reading poetry, short stories and newspapers
- Mail Delivery
- Visiting one-on-one with residents
- Sing alongs or other musical talents
- Cooking or baking activities
- Pet visits (Shots must be up to date and the pet must be on a leash)
- Playing games
- Clergy visits or transporting to and from Religious Services
- Manicures
- Shopping with a resident
- Share Your Talents - Share Your Smile - Make a Difference
Schools are always welcome to arrange for a special activity with our residents. These visits are a valuable way for your students to learn the importance of sharing their time and talents with others.
Why Volunteer?
People volunteer for a wide variety of reasons. Some like the feeling of helping others and making people smile. Some like to feel useful and have a need to feel fulfilled by accomplishments. Some like to share a skill, get to know a community group or do something different from their job. Whatever your reason may be, just getting out and volunteering is important. Whether you volunteer as a family, individual or with a friend, your contribution will be greatly appreciated.
Rusk County Memorial Hospital and Nursing Home is always looking for more volunteers. If a resident, family or friend is interested in becoming a volunteer, please view our application process or contact the Activity Director/Volunteer Coordinator:
Melissa Dixon
Activity Director & Volunteer Coordinator
mdixon@ruskhospital.org
715-532-5561, ext. 344