Our dedicated volunteers at Northwest Hospital are valued contributors in our mission to provide patients with the compassionate, high-quality care they need and deserve. They spend their time welcoming and assisting patients and visitors and doing other meaningful tasks across many key departments.
Your work has a direct impact on those you serve. You will not earn money, but you will gain the satisfaction of giving your time and talent to help patients and staff at a busy hospital.
The benefits of volunteering include:
Northwest Hospital has many opportunities to get involved. Whether you want to work behind the scenes or interact with patients, there's a job that fits you and your schedule.
Here’s a sampling of volunteer opportunities:
If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering at Northwest Hospital, you can easily apply online or pick up a form at the front desk in our main lobby. Please note that all volunteers must undergo tuberculosis (TB) testing, receive a flu shot and agree to a background check.
Through Northwest Hospital's Teen Volunteer Program (must be between the ages of 15 and 18 to participate), you can earn service hours that can be applied toward the total number of community service hours required by your school system for high school graduation.
Program Requirements:
* Students are expected to perform at least 75 volunteer hours by the end
of the program. The onboarding process at Northwest Hospital has strict
guidelines which include the following:
*A mandatory orientation must be completed for all volunteers
*All students are required to wear their assigned Northwest Hospital
Volunteer polo shirt or smock along with khaki pants, closed-toe shoes,
and their volunteer badge. Students must sign in and out for each
volunteer shift.
*A certificate with your total number of volunteer hours will be mailed to
you at the end of the program once your badge is returned.
* We will begin accepting Summer Volunteer applications March 2025
Program Requirements:
