volunteering

Underwood-Memorial Hospital has a long-standing tradition of successful volunteerism. The hospital¹s volunteer program consists of adults and teenagers (ages 14 and above) who volunteer their time during days, evenings and weekends to offer support and assistance to staff, visitors and patients. Volunteers provide assistance with courier services, fundraising, patient transport, clerical tasks, and also are involved in various customer service requests throughout the hospital.

The hours contributed by our volunteers during 2007 provided Underwood-Memorial Hospital with $778,390.47 in support, using the Independent Sector's estimate of $19.51 per volunteer hour.

There is always a need for volunteers in the morning, afternoon, evening and weekend shifts. Most of our volunteers work four hours each week and scheduling is convenient and flexible. While duties and responsibilities vary, every volunteer assignment is an important and keenly appreciated service. Some of the departments and programs in which you might assist patients and staff members include:

Admissions
Auxiliary
Clerical Work
Courier
Emergency Department
Information Desk
Family Medicine Centers
Mail Room
Medical Library
Medical Records
Patient Care Areas
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Radiology
Surgical Waiting Room

For more information on how you can play an active role in support of Underwood-Memorial Hospital as a volunteer, please contact our Volunteer Services office today at (856) 853-2034.