Volunteer Requirements

General Volunteer Requirements

• Minimum commitment of four (4) hours per week
• Completion and submission of the volunteer application
• Personal interview to discuss interests and availability and to assure a match of applicant's motivation with the needs and objectives of the Medical Center
• Completion and submission of all required documents and forms received at the interview
• Background screening
• Screening for immunity to infectious diseases
• Two Tuberculosis tests
• Flu vaccination
• Orientation training and testing
• Physical factors
  • Some assignments require standing, walking, pushing and lifting during the entire volunteer shift
  • Some assignments require sitting, with little or no walking
  • Some assignments require a mix of sitting and walking
• We do not participate in any court-appointed work service programs

Adult Volunteer Requirements

• Minimum commitment of six (6) months

Student Volunteer Requirements

• Minimum age of 16
• Minimum commitment of 100 hours
• Volunteer application must be submitted at least one month prior to the beginning of the school semester in which you will be volunteering

Becoming a Volunteer

• After receipt of your completed Volunteer Application we will schedule an interview to discuss your interests, motivations for volunteering and availability
• After your interview, you will be sent the following documents and forms to complete and return to us:
  • Personal Profile Form
  • Background Investigation Form
  • Confidentiality Agreement
  • Standards of Business Conduct
  • Joint Commission Packet
  • COVID-19 Waiver
  • Stroke Symptoms Recognition Waiver
• You will be scheduled with our Employee Health office to be screened for immunizations and receive two (2) tuberculosis tests
• Upon our receipt of all your completed and signed documents and forms, we will conduct a background screening
• Once you are medically cleared, you will receive your employee photo identification badge and go through orientation with your assigned unit

Volunteer Opportunities

• Patient Care
  • Patient transportation
  • Patient/staff liaison
  • Nursing staff assistance
  • Emergency Department assistance (if BLS certified)
  • Welcome rounds
• Non-Patient Care
  • Greeters at information desks, reception areas and the Patient and Family Hospitality Center
  • Office clerical support
  • Laundry services
  • Supply services
• Other duties as assigned

Volunteer Placement

We will try to match your requests with our needs, but specific department assignments cannot be guaranteed.