Matagorda Regional Medical Center (MRMC) Auxiliary had its beginning in the year 1958, when a need for hospital volunteer workers became apparent. Numerous trips were made to visit hospitals in Houston, where the founding members met with already-established auxiliaries. However, it wasn’t until 1960 that the auxiliary was formed under the urging of Mrs. Helen Cowart and Mrs. Rose Cannon. The first recorded minutes of the organization were taken at a meeting on December 5, 1960 in the Service Center at 9:30am. The presiding officer was Mrs. Helen Cowart.
The auxiliary constitution was written and approved by the Hospital Board. The local auxiliary is affiliated with the Texas Association of Healthcare Volunteers. The charter membership was a total of 81 members.
The auxiliary is looking for women and men who are interested in volunteering three or more hours a week in the hospital. The rewards are knowing you made a difference in someone else’s world.
The purpose of our organization is to serve our community and MRMC. We pledge to treat patients, their families, the physicians and staff, and our fellow volunteers with dignity and respect. We are committed to a culture of partnership, trust, co-operation, and collaboration to provide value and quality care to Matagorda Regional Medical Center and its patients.
Long Range Goals:
- Become aware of our Community needs, especially in the area of Medicine.
- Expand our membership.
- Promote wellness within our community.
- Support the MRMC Foundation and its support of the hospital.
Volunteer Activities:
- Scholarship program for students seeking a degree or certification in the Medical field.
- Support the MRMC Foundation with purchases of new hospital equipment.
- Maintain two Information desks to assist visitors and patients.
- Operate the Gift Shop.
- Wheelchair transport of patients to departments and upon discharge.
- Operate golf cart for patient transport around the campus.
How to become a Volunteer:
If you would like more information on becoming a volunteer, you are invited to
- Visit the MRMC Front Desk or Gift Shop to pick up an application,
- Contact the MRMC Foundation Office at 979-241-5534, or
- Download the application brochure here.
Completed applications may be returned to the MRMC front desk, gift shop or mail to 104 7th Street, Bay City, TX 77414, Attn: MRMC Auxiliary.
The MRMC Auxiliary Volunteers are always ready to serve and assist you with any needs. The staff volunteers at the main lobby Information Desk and the Ambulatory Care Center Information Desk.
Main Lobby Information Desk – Extension 5595
Ambulatory Care Center Information Desk – Extension 3386
The MRMC Auxiliary operates a Gift Shop located in the hospital lobby. The Gift Shop is open Monday through Friday and offers a nice selection of gifts, clothes, shoes, jewelry, reading material, personal toiletries, variety of snacks and assorted fresh flower arrangements. Don’t miss First Friday Discounts each month.
The MRMC Auxiliary Volunteers operate a golf cart shuttle service and are on call for patient and family transport on the hospital campus. Potential driver volunteers apply through the same application process.