Intrinsic Value of Volunteering
People volunteer for an endless variety of reasons. Many people want to gain experience, acquire new skills, meet new people, or expand their network of contacts. Others just want to give back to their community, to help a friend or promote a worthwhile activity. They do it because it makes them feel good.

Volunteering is about giving, contributing, and helping other individuals and the community at large. It is working with others to make a meaningful contribution to a better community.

Twin Creeks Rehabilitation Hospital is a Certifying Organization in the President's Volunteer Service Award program, which was created to thank and honor Americans who demonstrate a dedicated commitment to helping others. As an award program participant, we have established a Volunteer Program to provide individuals the opportunity to meet the President's challenge to make a difference to help their communities through volunteer service. We have opportunities available making it possible to answer this call to service while fostering a culture of service, citizenship, and responsibility.

How Do I Become a Volunteer?
It's easy and rewarding! Please click here to complete the application. After you complete the application, save it to your computer and click here to attach your completed application to an email. You may also print out the application, complete it and mail to Twin Creeks Rehabilitation Hospital, 1001 Raintree Circle, Allen, Texas (Attention: Volunteer Services Coordinator)

Make a pledge to serve in your community, then encourage others to get involved to also make a difference.

What Benefits Do I Receive?
Bring your heart and your sense of humor to your volunteer service, along with your enthusiastic spirit, which in itself is a priceless gift. What you'll get back will be immeasurable!
  • Make a difference in someone's life and the community
  • Meet new people
  • Feel needed and valued
  • Free meal on day of volunteer service
  • Free annual flu shot
  • Appreciation and recognition
What Can I Expect As A Volunteer?
In order to protect our client's rights and the sensitive nature of our programs, a volunteer application with 3 references must be completed before an assignment can be made. Volunteering in our ongoing program often demands dedication, patience, enthusiasm, and a one-year commitment. Volunteering can change a life; it just may be your own.

Our volunteers serve throughout the hospital. We will make every effort to match your talents and interests to the hospital's needs.

Orientation
All volunteers are required to:

  • complete a volunteer application (general or teen)
  • attend an orientation session regarding volunteer policies, work hours, by-laws, mission, benefits, and the rules and regulations of the hospital
  • tour the hospital
  • submit 3 references for reference checks
  • allow a Photo be taken for hospital ID badge
  • sign a HIPAA confidentiality statement
  • read and acknowledge Volunteer Handbook of hospital policies and practices

Volunteer Service Areas
There are many fun and rewarding opportunities within Twin Creeks Rehabilitation Hospital available.

Cafe

  • Operate Cash Register during lunch hours.
  • Cafe Ambassador (Greet patients, guests and visit during the lunch or dinner hours)
General Clerical

  • Filing, copying, faxing, running errands
  • Assemble hospital packets
  • Inventory forms/supplies
Patient Services

  • Welcome Ambassador for newly admitted patients
  • Visit with patients: converse, read, assist in writing letters, play games
  • Lead/participate in organized entertainment events/activities, such as bingo, dominoes, Texas Hold 'Em, movie day
  • Provide wheelchair transport to therapy, cafe, outdoors, pet garden, etc.
Therapy Center
  • Assist in observation of patients in gym area
  • Assist staff in answering phone, running errands, filing
  • Assist with patient follow-up calls/surveys
Pet Garden

  • Transport/accompany patients to the pet garden
Crafts
  • Work on hospital scrapbook
  • Make craft items for patients to enjoy (not necessary to be on hospital grounds to perform)
  • Create arts/crafts activities (scrap booking, crocheting, knitting, jewelry making, painting, etc.)
  • Lead arts/crafts activities with patients
Library
  • Stock library with books/magazines through staff or community donations
  • Maintain files of books, pamphlets, videos and magazines
  • Take cart to patients rooms (puzzles, cards, games)
Marketing
  • Assist with Special Events and RSVPs as needed
Special Events (On and Off Hospital Campus)
  • Arrange entertainment for patients (recruit local talent)
  • Assist in community events
  • Assist in luncheons
  • Fundraising events for local charities to garner recognition for the hospital
  • Assist with Hospital celebrations, holidays (includes decorating)
  • Work with the hospital employee Activities Committee

Volunteer Services Executive Committee
The Volunteer Services Executive Committee has and exercises the authority of the Twin Creeks Hospital management team in the administration of the hospital's Volunteer Program. This Committee shall work in service with others to make a meaningful contribution, furthering the hospital's vision to be the area’s provider of choice as a center of rehabilitation excellence.

Contact Us
Please contact Linda Richardson, Volunteer Services Coordinator, if interested in our Volunteer Program.

lrichardson@twincreekshosp.com or 972-908-2032

Thank you for your interest in Twin Creeks Hospital

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Twin Creeks Hospital * 1001 Raintree Circle * Allen, TX 75013 * 972-908-2000