Health Care
Center for Women and Families
Contact: Marta Miranda
502.775.6408
4303 West Broadway
Louisville, KY
Hospital Volunteer Advocates:
Assist survivors at area hospital emergency rooms by collecting information as necessary and providing advocacy, information, support and options.
Louisville Red Cross
Contact: Diana Keene
502.561.3770
diana.keene@louisville-redcross.org
Blood Service Volunteers:
The Donor Receptionist/Greeter assists the Red Cross in accomplishing its mission by welcoming blood donors and providing a professional registration process for blood collection. Shifts typically last 4-6 hours and can be located at either downtown collection site or at community mobiles.
Canteen Worker:
Assist donors by providing attention, care, and refreshments following their blood donation. Shifts typically last 4-6 hours and can be located at either downtown collection site or at community mobiles.
Red Cross Clerical Volunteers:
Administrative Assistant aids in office administration including general office filing, general upkeep of office records, checking invoices, copying, faxing, and shredding in various departments. Some qualifications include Microsoft Suite Skills and organizational skills. Volunteers are needed particularly during business hours.
KHELPS
Contact: Jodie Weber
Emergency Operations Plan Coordinator
Department for Public Health Preparedness Branch
502.564.7243 ext. 3729
Frankfort, KY
Public health emergencies and natural disasters are unpredictable and can strike at any time. In the event of a large-scale public health emergency, health and medical systems would be overwhelmed with people needing assistance. Kentucky Health Emergency Listing of Professionals for Surge, KHELPS, is used to register, notify and inform individuals or facilities who are interested in volunteering in the event of an accidental or intentional emergency, or other public or health care disaster. Volunteers who pre-register using KHELPS may be notified during a public health emergency to provide assistance in any of the following areas: special medical needs shelters, mass vaccination clinics, and interstate collaboration efforts. Training is provided for volunteers.
VA Medical Center, Louisville
Contact: Voluntary Service
502.287.6221
800 Zorn Avenue
Louisville, KY 40206
Louisville Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center has volunteer opportunities available for individuals age 14 and up. Volunteers have the chance to work with healthcare professionals and to explore opportunities in a wide variety of fields. Most importantly, volunteers will have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our nation's veterans.
