Volunteering at Hospitals?

just_cause, BSN, RN · Aug 22, 2009

Most hospitals have a volunteer coordinator or dept. that you can contact and see what opportunities are available and how to go about doing that. I'll say my 2 cents is most volunteer positions will be non-patient contact oriented. There are some positions that might be just talking to a patient or assisting with needs of families or providing general information or just assembling packets of information - all of which in the end assist / support patients and alleviate work load of staff.

I'd give local hospitals a call - and ask the operator about a volunteer coordinator or dept - if their website doesn't list info... best of luck!

nohika · Aug 22, 2009

I called Legacy today (as they have a hospital closest to mine) and have the application on the way, so I suppose that'll work. =) Thank you very much!

freesia29, ASN, RN · Aug 22, 2009

I am in Bellingham WA and they have just started a Cuddler Program in the Special Care Nursery. It is wonderful!!

The program is based on PICC....

http://www.picc.net/

bsn2013 · Sep 16, 2009

I am in Bellingham WA and they have just started a Cuddler Program in the Special Care Nursery. It is wonderful!!
The program is based on PICC....
http://www.picc.net/

Freesia,

Can you tell me who to contact for the Bellingham cuddler program? This is exactly the volunteer job I've been looking for!

freesia29, ASN, RN · Sep 16, 2009

Sure!

Marci Scott is the director of volunteer services....

You need to fill out the application, then call about a week after you send it to set up an interview.....

http://www.peacehealth.org/Whatcom/VolunteerServices/Requirements.htm

Have a great day!