Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering opportunities are available in many departments throughout the hospital campus. If you are passionate about community service, care deeply for people and have the time and energy, then contact Northeast Regional Medical Center to find out how you can make a difference.
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Become a Volunteer in 5 easy steps
Minimum Expectation: 4 hours a week
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Fill out an online application. Click here.
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Recommendation letter
Download the recommendation letter format by clicking here. Instructions to submit the recommendation letter are included in the recommendation letter format download.
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Interview
We will discuss your goals and find the best placement for you.
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Orientation class
Part I
You will be asked to attend a one and a half to two hour orientation class which is usually scheduled once a month. A portion of the orientation will be a take home test to be completed at your leisure.
Part II
Once you have completed your take home test, call the volunteer office to schedule Part II of your Volunteer Orientation. You will turn in your completed test, receive your name badge and volunteer polo, fill out paperwork for your background check and be scheduled for your drug screening. We will also train you on the use of our volunteer tracking program - Volgistics.
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Department Training
Volunteer training is provided in order for volunteers to feel confident in their assistance to patients and families. You will be assigned a volunteer trainer who will provide training in your volunteer department and give you the opportunity to shadow them until you feel comfortable enough to be on your own.
Volunteer Positions
All Around Awesome Volunteers provide general assistance in the hospital and is how we describe our volunteers.
Chaplain Volunteers are local pastors who come to learn more about and actually practice spiritual/pastoral care in a hospital setting.
Emergency Room Volunteers support patients and families in the emergency department, and also assist staff by running errands and helping with a variety of tasks.
Information Desk Volunteers and Waiting Room Host Volunteers welcome everyone to the hospital and guide people to proper locations within the hospital. They also deliver items to patients and provide communication as needed to the waiting rooms.
OB/GYN Volunteers are stationed at the nurses’ station in OB and unlock the door for patients and visitors. They also assist staff by running errands and helping with a variety of tasks
Unit Host Volunteers provide reading materials, games, and emotional support to patients and families.
Shadow Observers:If you are interested in 10 hours or less of observing (unless more hours are required specifically for an educational class); please fill out our online application here.
Contact:
Volunteer Services
(660) 785-1150 or Email