Auxiliary
Carlinville Area Hospital Auxiliary is one of the largest service groups in Macoupin County, with over 180 members. Our membership is diverse, containing a mixture of ages, men and women, occupations and backgrounds. What our members have in common is a desire to help the hospital and the community.
One of the primary functions is raising funds for the hospital in order to purchase new equipment and provide special services that make patients' hospital stay more comfortable and enjoyable.
Not only does the Auxiliary provide a service to the hospital and its patients, but we believe our service makes our community a better place by fostering local pride.
Volunteers are required to join the Carlinville Area Hospital Auxiliary with annual active dues of $10. All volunteers must attend a training session/orientation.
One of the primary functions is raising funds for the hospital in order to purchase new equipment and provide special services that make patients' hospital stay more comfortable and enjoyable.
Not only does the Auxiliary provide a service to the hospital and its patients, but we believe our service makes our community a better place by fostering local pride.
Auxiliary Activities
- Coordination of the Lifeline® service which provides area residents with the security of knowing that if they experience a medical emergency help is as close as an emergency button connected to their phone line.
- Sponsoring three blood drives a year in cooperation with Central Illinois Community Blood Bank, the sole supplier of blood to the hospital.
- Volunteers also conduct Mini-Medical Days for area fifth graders that include tours of various hospital departments. The winners of an essay contest are then honored with their parents and teachers during a recognition luncheon.
- Members are invited to attend a dinner and business meeting on the second Tuesday in May and November. In addition to these general membership meetings, members are also welcome to attend board meetings on the second Tuesday in February and August.
- The Auxiliary also manages the hospital gift shop, which is called Retail Therapy.
- Auxiliary members also volunteer at the Hospital by greeting/escorting patients and visitors.
Hospital Volunteers
A variety of volunteer opportunities are available at Carlinville Area Hospital, including positions in the hospital gift shop, greeters at the main entrance and escorting patients to various hospital departments. Days and hours are flexible, and the skill requirements vary with each position.Volunteers are required to join the Carlinville Area Hospital Auxiliary with annual active dues of $10. All volunteers must attend a training session/orientation.