These volunteers keep a log of who is waiting for each patient in surgery and keep close contact with the OR desk to give regular updates on patient status. At times this area can be very busy and hectic. Visitation Volunteer Provide companionship to patients who are in the hospital for extended periods of time, or who may not have friends and relatives nearby who can visit them on a regular basis. Volunteers visit with patients floor by floor, providing companionship, maybe play games, etc. Assist in transporting in-patients, answer phones, etc.
Volunteers have a choice of morning, afternoon or evening hours, depending on the area selected.
The schedules consist of three 4-hour shifts per day. A minimum of 4 hours per week is all that is required to join the team. You can apply to Volunteer Services by completing our online application or request an appliction by contacting us. After we receive your application, you will be contacted by phone to schedule an interview with the Director of Volunteer Services. This is an informal interview that will give us an opportunity to meet you and discuss your interest, and for you to have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have regarding our program.