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Clinical Area Descriptions

Volunteering at Carle Foundation Hospital is a unique opportunity to serve the local community and provides a healing environment for all patients. Volunteers will perform a variety of support tasks, depending on what area they are serving in, staff they are working with, and how busy unit is. The following contains a current list and description of departments that accept volunteers. Please use this as a guide to help determine which departments you have would like to consider for your volunteer placement within the hospital. Keep in mind that area needs are always changing, and, as such, some departments may no longer be accepting volunteers. New areas accepting volunteers will be announced to current volunteers through e-mail. Cardiac Rehab Center: Cardiac Rehab is an exercise and education program designed to assist patients in their recovery after suffering a cardiac event such as a heart attack or surgery. Out-patient cardiac rehab is composed of 2 phases. Phase 2 takes place within the first month after an event; patients are monitored by telemetry during their session; and patients are eligible for up to 36 sessions pending their insurance coverage. Phase 3 cardiac rehabilitation takes place at any time after completion of Phase 2 cardiac rehab; patients may continue indefinitely; is not covered by insurance but similar to a gym consists of a monthly fee. Caring Place: The Caring Place is a child care center with different classrooms for children of different ages. In each classroom, caregivers, known as teachers, provide a comfortable and safe environment for children. Volunteers are expected to be able to work with teachers in this environment. Duties range from helping with snacks/meals, naps, cleaning, arts/crafts and playing with the children. Volunteers are also expected to have a proper demeanor around children. Carle Auditory Oral School (CAOS): In affiliation with the Expanding Children’s Hearing Opportunities (ECHO)...