Adult Volunteer Opportunities

Adult Volunteering Requirements

• We ask for a minimum commitment of one year for new Volunteers.
• Volunteers are asked to volunteer 2 four-hour shifts per week.

Volunteer Opportunities

WAYFINDING/INFORMATION DESK - The Baptist Hospital volunteers greet patients/guests and provide directions, information and escorting services as needed. Volunteers augment existing hospital services through personal attention and caring.

Requirements: Outgoing personality. Good communication skills, vision and hearing are a must. Ability to walk and push a wheelchair. Maintain strict confidentiality. Knowledge of the hospital and departments.

PATIENT CARE SUPPORT – Patient Care Support volunteers provide assistance to team members, patients, families and visitors. Volunteers augment existing services through personal attention and caring, assist with non-clinical duties. Volunteers carry out routine and assigned non-nursing duties such as stocking supplies and visiting patients.

Requirements: Ability to be on one’s feet. Good communication skills. Be a people person, caring and compassionate. Ability to follow written and oral instructions. Maintain strict confidentiality. Strong attention for detail and good organization skills. Seeks clarification when necessary to ensure accuracy.

OFFICE SUPPORT — Office Support volunteers provide assistance to many departments within the hospital. Volunteers augment existing services through personal attention and caring. Volunteers are an integral part of the hospital team and work closely with and are supervised by the departmental team members in which they work. Volunteers in these areas assemble packets and materials for special events, prepare folders, and restock or organize office supplies.

Requirements: Ability to read and write, take oral and written messages. Good organizational skills and attention to detail. Demonstrates initiative. Helpful, outgoing, friendly and ability to work independently or with a team. Maintain strict confidentiality.

SURGERY WAITING ROOMS - Volunteers of the Family Waiting Rooms serve as supportive liaisons between the patient families and operating room personnel. Volunteers who serve in this room must have a level head and be capable of facing some difficult situations, communicating only information as directed by the operating room to family and friends. Volunteers are an integral part of the hospital team by working closely with the department staff.

Requirements: Ability to read and write, take oral and accurate messages. Good telephone skills. Be sensitive, understanding, and caring. Good communication and people skills. Dependable. Ability to keep calm in stressful situations. Maintain strict confidentiality.

STOCKING/SUPPLIES - Supply Volunteers organize and restock supplies to maintain par levels, check expiration dates, and ensure first in items are used first. They maintain a clean and orderly workspace and assist team members as requested.

Requirements: Good attention to detail. Demonstrates initiative. Knowledge of the hospital and departments. Ability to read, write and take notes. Good communication skills. Seeks clarification when necessary to ensure accuracy.

If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out an application using one of the links below: