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Volunteer at Memorial Hospital
At Memorial Hospital, our goal is to provide quality healthcare to our patients. Our volunteers play a very important part in our healing ministry, assisting our staff and providing that “personal touch” to our patients. They help make a hospital stay as pleasant as possible for patients.
Volunteers give love every time they touch the lives of patients, guests, and employees at Memorial Hospital. As essential members of the healthcare team, they assist the hospital’s professional staff by serving as non-clinical caregivers and patient liaisons. The kindness and concern shown is especially comforting to patients and their loved ones.
As a volunteer you’ll have the opportunity to make new friends, develop new interests, share your unique talents, and most of all, enjoy the satisfaction that comes from helping others.
Who can Volunteer?
Our program is composed of two groups: adult volunteers and youth volunteers
- Adult Volunteers: Our adult volunteers represent all segments of the community. Many find pleasure in giving back to their communities by providing excellent care to our patients and their families during their hospital stay.
- Youth Volunteers: Memorial Hospital offers opportunities to teens ages 16 and 17 from numerous high schools in the area. Young adults learn to care for others while receiving an introduction to medical careers and the opportunity to develop leadership skills.
Benefits of Volunteering
Thank you for taking an interest in Memorial Hospital. We realize that your time is given freely and there are several benefits from volunteering your time.
- Making new friends and meeting new people
- Developing new skills and interests
- Making a difference in someone's life
- Enjoying the satisfaction that comes from helping others
- Participating in hospital and community events
Volunteer Opportunities
Information Desk (Main Entrance, Surgery, Outpatient Surgery)
- Information Desks (Main Entrance, Surgery, Outpatient Surgery)
- Inpatient Care Areas (Pediatrics, Labor & Delivery, Burn ICU, etc.)
- Emergency Department
- Pet Visitation/ Certified Therapy Dogs
- Dignity Health Infusion Center (located at CBCC)
- Ronald McDonald House
- NICU Cuddler Program
- Youth Volunteers
Adult Volunteer Requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age and our of high school
- A minimum of 100 hour commitment per year is required
- Mandatory health requirements including Tuberculosis (TB) survelliance and flu vaccination
- Must agree to a background check
After we receive your application, we will contact you to set up an interview.
Youth Volunteer
- Must be ages 16-17 years old and currently enrolled in a local High School
- Must have parental/legal guardian signed consent
- A minimum of 100 hour commitment per year is required
- Must provide an unoffical school transcript
- Provide two letters of recommendation from a teacher or academic counselor (Youth packets with letter instructions will be emailed once application is received)