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Founded in 1977 by the Brandon Women's Service League, the Brandon Regional Hospital Auxiliary has expanded its role and programs to keep pace with the needs of a rapidly growing community.

Today the Auxiliary totals more than 200 volunteers who perform a wide range of services for the patients, guests and staff of Brandon Regional Hospital.


Scholarships

The Auxiliary is a nonprofit organization; proceeds from the hospital gift shops and other volunteer fundraisers are used to provide scholarships for those in the Brandon area pursuing careers in the medical field.

The scholarships are awarded based on financial need, and more than $600,000 has been given to students since the program's inception. Approximately $20,000 is distributed to various local charities each year.


Youth Summer Volunteers

Through the Hospital Auxiliary, Youth have the opportunity to volunteer at Brandon Regional Hospital during the summer under the guidance of the Hospital’s Volunteers. The Youth are given the opportunity to volunteer in various department(s) including the mother/baby unit, lab, medical records and cafeteria. Duties may range from assisting nurses with errands to clerical work.

To participate in the program, you will need to:

  • Be between the ages of 14 and 17.
  • Complete a Youth Summer Volunteer Application with essay and mail (no drop offs accepted) to the Brandon Hospital Auxiliary, postmarked no later than March 15, 2012; interview and orientation to follow (details will be mailed to applicants).
  • Commit to volunteering a minimum of one 3-hour shift per week and commit to work the entire summer at the hospital. Once accepted into the program, a Youth Volunteer may miss up to 2 weeks during the summer if approved by their Department Chair.
  • Have reliable transportation to and from hospital.

Auxiliary Membership

Membership is open to persons 21 years of age or older. To apply for membership in the Brandon Hospital Auxiliary, complete and return a membership application to the Auxiliary. Applicants will be contacted for an interview; qualified applicants will need to complete appropriate paperwork including a background check and attend orientation.

Job specific training will occur in the service selected by the applicant. Members volunteer for a three-hour shift, once a week and must complete a minimum of 75 hours a year to remain an active member of the Auxiliary.

For more information, call the Auxiliary office at 681-5551, ext. 3587.


Auxiliary Volunteer Opportunities

  • Admitting
  • Dispatch
  • Emergency Department
  • Gift Shops
  • Information Desk
  • Mother/Baby
  • Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Special Services
  • Sundry Cart
  • Surgical Services

Leadership opportunities are also available as an officer of the Auxiliary or through service chairmanships.


Awards & Recognition

Each year, the Frist Humanitarian Award is given to a volunteer for services to the hospital and community.

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