| Last updated on November 12, 2008 |
 Short Summary of volunteer duties:
The volunteer will assist breastfeeding mother on the postpartum areas.
*Making the mother comfortable; helping to position the baby for nursing; and demonstrating and practicing with the mother various helpful positions for breastfeeding.
*Answering appropriate questions relating to breastfeeding and reviewing common problems and their solutions regarding breastfeeding for the mother.
*Provides follow up phone calls to patients 2-3 days after discharge and complete a short questionnaire. Each volunteer must keep a monthly record on how many patient calls they conduct.
There is preliminary and on-the-job training. This opportunity is sponsored by: Grady Health System
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This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers
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Contact Person:
Shana Lightfoot, Community Affairs Specialist II, (email)
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80 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive, S.E. - P.O. Box 26043
Atlanta, GA 30303
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Directions:
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Driving To Grady Health System
South on Interstate 85/75:
Take I-75/85 South to MLK Jr. Dr./State Capitol Exit (248A). Stay in Right Lane, curving back onto Jesse Hill Jr. Dr.
Go straight on Jesse Hill Jr. Dr. until you cross Decatur St.
Enter the Parking Deck visitor’s entrance to your right.
North on Interstate 85/75:
Take I-75/85 North to Exit 248B, turn left onto Edgewood Ave. At the 2nd light turn left onto Jesse Hill Jr. Dr. Go 1 block, turn left onto Coca-Cola Place. At the stop sign & before the underpass, turn right onto Pratt Street, go straight to Decatur St. Turn right, go 1 block to Jesse Hill Jr. Dr.
Turn right onto Jesse Hill Jr. Dr., enter parking deck visitor’s entrance to your immediate right.
From East or West:
Take I-20 to downtown Atlanta, proceed N on I-75/85.
Take Exit 248B (Edgewood Ave.). Follow directions outlined above for visitors traveling from the South.
Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Georgia State Station,
Walk distance (in minutes): 5
Nearest Bus Stop: 4 McDonough/Grady Hospital, 5 minute walk |
Web Site: http://www.gradyhealthsystem.org
Additional Information
| Is this opportunity in a handicapped accessible facility? |
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Yes
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| What county is this volunteer opportunity located within? |
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Fulton
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