Learn more about COVID-19 vaccines. CLOSE ALERT FOR SESSION DURATION Search Physician Referral Menu Home / About / Volunteering IN THIS SECTION Donna Brace Ogilvie Volunteer Resource Center Helping you to help make a difference at Stamford Health As part of our Planetree philosophy, Stamford Health is committed to personalizing the healthcare experience for our patients, families, and volunteers. As a volunteer, our staff will mentor and guide you to ensure that you’re well-matched and well-recognized for your individual strengths and talents. You can choose from a broad selection of opportunities that fit today's busy lifestyles, while at the same time maintaining a focus on the needs of our patients. There's a fit for everyone, from teenagers to adults! Current Volunteer Opportunities INFORMATION DESK AMBASSADOR Volunteers assist guests by answering questions and phones, and relaying basic patient and hospital information. There are several desks throughout the Hospital and Tully Health Center. Each functions differently according to their location and the guests they serve. Volunteers are highly visible; being the first encounter a visitor has and sets the tone for a positive experience. Great customer service skills are essential. Activities Volunteers will perform include the following: Meet and greet guests with a warm welcome Direct and/or escort guests to their destination Transport patients or guests via wheelchair to treatment areas or upon discharge Visit with patients or guests who need companionship Communicate information to patients or guests Provide blankets or comfort items as needed RECEPTION AND TREATMENT AREAS PATIENT LIAISON OFFICE ASSISTANT EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT BENNETT CANCER CENTER IMMEDIATE CARE CENTER (ICC) PLANETREE COMFORT PROGRAMS SUPPORTING OUR DEMENTIA PATIENTS Please contact us regarding these opportunities. How to Apply Adult Volunteers Junior Volunteers Benefits Aside from becoming part of the hospital family, you’ll benefit from: Discounted membership to the Sarner Health & Fitness Institute during a volunteer tenure Free flu shots Participation in events and lectures sponsored by Stamford Hospital Letters of reference Opportunities to join hospital committees Participation in the employee credit union Participation in the Concierge program which offers restaurant and entertainment discounts and other perks Placement Your placement as a volunteer is based on skills, interests and availability. All volunteer positions are subject to an assessment period and the satisfaction of the department and the volunteer. Acceptance and placement as a volunteer is not guaranteed to any applicant. scroll to top of page Stamford Health Bennett Medical Center One Hospital Plaza P.O. Box 9317 Stamford, CT 06904 Hospital Main Number 203.276.1000 Need Assistance? Call to find a physician or register for an event: 1.877.233.WELL (9355) Call Me Back Healthcare Professionals Medical Staff Membership For Physicians Nursing Medical Residency CME SH Connect Stay Connected Newsroom HealthFlash Blog Subscribe to the Stamford Health Newsletter Publications Contact Us Careers Sarner Health & Fitness Institue Privacy Policy Non-discrimination Terms of Use Patient Rights Interpreter Services: EnglishEspañol (Spanish)Русский (Russian)Polski (Polish)Kreyòl Ayisyen (Haitian Creole)Arabic (ةيبرعلا)Shqip (Albanian)简体中文 (Simplified Chinese) Français (French)Ελληνικά (Greek)हिंदी (Hindi)Italiano (Italian)한국어(Korean)Português (Portuguese)Tagalog (Tagalog)Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese) © 2021 Stamford Health. All rights reserved. Our website uses cookies This website uses cookies to give you the very best experience. Your continued use of this site is considered permission by you to use cookies in this manner. Please review our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use for more information about the data we collect and the types of cookies we use. Please note, if you link off our website to a 3rd party site of any kind, that website has its own terms and conditions. Accept and Close " "