 How does one become a volunteer?
Our volunteers form a very important part of the support system. To become a volunteer, the individual must send us a brief personal resume, and fill a questionnaire. These are studied by our committee to see the suitability of the individual to be a volunteer. If found suitable, the application is kept on the waitlist and the person is invited, as soon as there is a vacancy or a special need arises.
What are the functions of the volunteers?
A volunteer gives his/her time and service to the shanthallaya on a purely voluntary basis without compensation. The main functions of the volunteers are:
- To help in the management of the shanthallaya, like telephone operating etc.
- To interact with the patients, provide companionship and service to them.
- To interact with relatives and support them in any way possible.
The volunteer is asked to select the field he or she would like to serve in, and give a commitment of time and a day, on a purely voluntary basis, without any compulsion.
What are Occupational Therapy services?
Those patients, who are in a suitable condition, are encouraged to do some work to keep their minds occupied. They make some decorations, or small articles, or paintings or writings, under the supervision and encouragement of our occupational Therapist.
What are Rehabilitation Services?
Whenever a patient is handicapped in any way, such as swellings on the limbs, stiffness, etc., rehabilitation services like treatment of oedema, physiotherapy etc. is given. Also, when appliances are needed, like walkers etc. these are provided.
What are Relaxation facilities?
We offer various relaxation facilities like music, T.V., movies, games, outings etc. to make the patient feel as relaxed as possible.
What are the Spiritual support systems?
Each religion is equally respected. Spiritual counselors for each religion are invited to interact with the patients as needed. Besides, the nurses themselves interact spiritually with the patient whenever needed and is possible. There is, however, strictly no indoctrination of any particular religion in the Shanthallaya. |
