MELBOURNE, FL — The Health First Holmes Regional Medical Center and Palm Bay Hospital Auxiliary are in need of volunteers to help support important hospital duties. Volunteers are needed to help with the information desk, admitting and discharge areas, gift shop, cheer cart, Emergency Department lobby, greeting services, in-hospital courier services, waiting rooms, and golf-cart external transportation to/from hospital.

"Our Auxiliary would like to attract 200 to 300 people to serve as volunteers," said Marcia Phillips, director of volunteer services for Health First Holmes Regional Medical Center and Palm Bay Community Hospital. "We have a great need for volunteers right now due to seasonal fluctuation and growing demand in our community. Volunteering at the hospital is a truly rewarding experience because you can really see first-hand how you're making a difference in the lives of people."

After completing a special training class, volunteers are able to choose their hours and areas of interest. To find out how to become a volunteer at one of these Health First Hospitals, please call 434-8519.

About Health First

Health First is Central Florida's only fully integrated health system. With a Mission to positively change the health and wellness of the communities we serve, Health First offers the latest technological advances and quality care at our four hospitals and through our many Outpatient & Wellness Services, as well as the area's only Trauma and Heart Centers. Health First also offers multiple commercial and Medicare health plans, a multi-specialty physician group, and four fitness centers to help members of our community stay healthy.