Argentina: Red de voluntariado Hospitalario (CIVHA)

About the local hosting organization

CIVHA, the Institutional Coordination of Hospital Volunteers of Argentina, was founded in 1965. Its mission is to clarify the work of volunteers and coordinate services in public hospitals, as well in private institutions. The Board of Directors is composed of representatives from various public hospitals, including pediatric, oncological, acute care, and elderly care facilities. Currently, CIVHA has 50 affiliated volunteer groups across the country. Currently around 90 hospitals are part of the network The volunteers accompany patients who are alone, especially children when their parents need to run errands. Help provide food to patients who are unable to feed themselves They collaborate with the community’s needs during the processes of hospitalization, diagnosis, and treatment. The volunteers offer guidance and support during consultations and in managing appointments for patients and/or their families

Presentation of the programme

The volunteers accompany patients who are alone, especially children when their parents need to run errands. Help provide food to patients who are unable to feed themselves They collaborate with the community’s needs during the processes of hospitalization, diagnosis, and treatment. The volunteers offer guidance and support during consultations and in managing appointments for patients and/or their families

About the accomodation

Subir al sur House.

About the location

Hospitals located in Buenos Aires City and in Buenos Aires province

Requirements

The volunteers accompany patients who are alone, especially children when their parents need to run errands. Help provide food to patients who are unable to feed themselves. They collaborate with the community’s needs during the processes of hospitalization, diagnosis, and treatment. The volunteers offer guidance and support during consultations and in managing appointments for patients and/or their families. Participate in prevention and awareness campaigns for various diseases. The volunteers assist by providing clothing, hygiene items, books and magazines, games and toys, and anything else that can makelong hospital stays more bearable. Collaborate with healthcare staff in preparing materials for sterilization, pharmacy, and emergency services.