Ways To Get Involved
Volunteering is a powerful way to show compassion and care for patients that need assistance. Our volunteers are thoroughly vetted and trained to assist in all aspects of patient care and respect. Holding patient safety, privacy, compassion and care as our top priorities. Volunteer opportunities come in many positions. Physical In-Person Representatives, Admin/Clerical aka behind the scenes Operation Representatives, Accounts & Marketing Volunteers, etc. To get started, click here
Physical Care Packages or Donations assist patients with gathering daily essentials that some healthcare facilities may lack. Being honest, some of the products used at healthcare facilities are not the greatest of quality and sometimes can actually cause more harm to the patient in multiple ways. Your donations will go a long way. To donate physical, unused items, click here
Monetary Donations are always welcome and encouraged. Understanding that your monetary donations are used 100% in operations of Mirta’s Way, and no monetary donations are used to pay any volunteer, officer or board member! We pride ourselves in being transparent with donations received and also allow donors to allocate what they’d like their funds to be used for. For physical gift card donations, click here. For monetary donations, click here.
1. Child Care Support
Helps ensure patients can attend appointments or remain hospitalized without fear or disruption.
Emergency or short-term child care during hospital stays
After-school or weekend care during treatment
Child supervision during medical procedures
Transportation assistance to/from child care providers
Why it matters: Reduces missed care, unsafe decision-making, and emotional distress.
2. Pet Care Assistance 
Supports patients who delay or leave care because of concern for their pets.
Temporary pet boarding or foster care
Pet food and essential supplies
Dog walking services during hospitalization
Veterinary coordination for hospitalized patients
Why it matters: Patients often leave against medical advice due to pet concerns—this directly impacts safety.
3. Transportation & Access to Care
Removes barriers to safe, timely treatment.
Rides to medical appointments
Gas cards or public transit passes
Emergency transport coordination
Lodging assistance for out-of-area care
4. Basic Living & Stability Needs
Supports dignity and reduces crisis-related harm.
Temporary food assistance
Utility assistance during extended illness
Hygiene and personal care items
Clothing or comfort items for hospital stays
5. Caregiver Support
Ensures caregivers can safely support patients without burnout.
Respite care
Child or pet care for caregivers
Meal support during prolonged hospitalizations
6. Communication & Advocacy Support
Helps patients be heard and protected.
Language interpretation services
Health literacy and patient education materials
Advocacy accompaniment (non-clinical)
Documentation and care coordination support
7. Safety & Discharge Support
Prevents unsafe discharges and readmissions.
Short-term home safety supplies
Post-discharge transportation
Temporary home support referrals
Emergency care coordination
8. Comfort & Dignity Items
Small things that make patients feel human.
Hospital comfort kits (blankets, socks, toiletries)
Journals, headphones, books
End-of-life or extended stay comfort items