In a message dated 12/4/98 11:10:12 PM, [log in to unmask] writes: <<From: Kate Hallberg <[log in to unmask]> Subject: what are the roles available for hospital volunteers? I'm not elderly but sure would like to volunteer in l&d or post partum care.>> For a PP unit babycare class, I arranged for a volunteer to round up parents, show them to the room, serve refreshments, handle papers, assist and clean up. They love seeing the babies. <<How can we implement it in OB/postpartum units.Naomi Bar-Yam PhD>> A few ideas: 1. Transport: help PP moms to and from BF class, outpts to bra fitting room 2. Assist LC with BF class, new mom groups, BF resource groups. 3. Assist in lactation centers: errands, answer phone, make appts, clean pumps, greet customers, hold babies. Goodness, there seems to be much a volunteer could do. I think I'll ask for one! Deb Deborah Tobin RN BSN IBCLC LCCE - Hospital based Springfield, Virginia USA In the suburbs outside the Washington DC beltway mailto:[log in to unmask]