While a match is usually a simple process, occasionally it is not possible. The interview helps the prospective volunteer learn about specific volunteer opportunities available at Northwest Hospital. All new volunteers must attend a volunteer orientation class. This will help familiarize new volunteers with the policies and procedures that govern volunteers at Northwest Hospital. In addition, volunteers receive specialized training within their specific department.
Volunteers always have support from nearby staff.
Every day, everywhere in the hospital, volunteers add new meaning to the caring concept found at Northwest. More than 250 active volunteers of all ages perform a variety of tasks. Volunteers work in the hospital's gift shop, bring the library cart to patients' rooms, escort discharged patients to their cars and provide comfort to families of surgery patients. In fact, volunteers can be found in almost every department of the hospital. Tangible benefits include a free beverage and a discount on meals in the hospital cafeteria before or after your shift.