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urns “Hospitals are unique in that we need all kinds of skills,” Burnett says. “You name a career, and for the most part, we probably hire those types of people.” Even if you don’t land a hospital job, serving as a trusted volunteer can earn you a glowing reference or an impressive line on your résumé. For example, volunteering in the gift shop could result in a job as cashier, and helping out in the cafeteria could lead to a food service role. Think about where you’d like to end up and volunteer in that direction. Surprisingly, amid economic uncertainty the benefits of volunteering can run even deeper. Contributing your time to a worthy cause is a surefire way to stay positive and even healthy. Various studies suggest that volunteers reap physical and emotional benefits, from less stress and depression to longer lives. According to a 2010 survey by United Healthcare and VolunteerMatch, 68 percent of participants reported feeling better physically since they started volunteering, and 98 percent agreed that volunteering boosts emotional health. Volunteers were also more likely to report a greater sense of well-being, purpose and meaning in their lives. “If you haven’t tried volunteering,” Resnik says, “try it, because you’ll feel so good about the difference you can make.” Budget Giving Where exactly is your donation going at your local hospital? Individual donations, major gift programs, annual fund campaigns and grant programs are used to fund charity care, equipment purchases, healthcare operations, and capital improvements or expansions. “Hospitals are looking more and more to philanthropy just to make the bottom line,” says Candy Burnett, vice president for membership and communications for the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy. To give on a budget, Burnett recommends: • Making monthly or quarterly payments. If an annual lump sum is prohibitive, determine your total contribution and then spread the donation out throughout the year. • Factoring charitable donations into your family budget. One creative way to give without breaking the bank is by forgoing a few soft drinks or gourmet coffees each month, and then donating the savings to your favorite hospital charity. Learn more about making a difference in the community by donating to the Jess Parrish • Doubling your impact. Find out if your employer Medical Foundation. Call 321-269-4066 or visit has a matching gifts program. If so, your $100 donation parrishmedfoundation.com. Funds support could turn into $200. healthcare initiatives in North Brevard County. donate Making a Difference Vim & Vigor · WI NTER 2011 47 http://www.parrishmedfoundation.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Winter 2011 - Parrish Medical Center

Vim & Vigor - Winter 2011 - Parrish Medical Center
Contents
Tasty Tips
Opening Thoughts
Community Calendar
Delegation of Authority
Back in Action
Supplementary Knowledge
Keys to Survival
Clearing the Air
Mark Harmon of NCIS fame makes 60 look good
This One’s for the Girls
Life After a Loss
Do Your Diabetes Homework
Healthy Returns
Making Time
Exercise Disguised as Fun
Community Health: Sleep apnea
Foundation Focus: Gifts make a difference
Ask the Expert: Rotator cuff tears and tendinitis

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