Become a Parkland Medical Center volunteer
Make a difference in the lives of others!
Volunteering is a rewarding and enjoyable experience that offers a unique opportunity to enrich one’s life while helping others. Volunteers are a vital part of our healthcare team and make a lasting difference in our patients' lives and healthcare experiences. Here are a few examples of volunteer opportunities offered at Parkland Medical Center:
- Help patients and visitors find their way around the hospital campus
- Assist staff with a variety of non-clinical tasks in patient care areas
- Provide loved ones with comfort in family waiting areas
- Offer supportive spiritual care to patients and families
- Bring cheer to patients with pet therapy visits and music
- Deliver books, magazines, newspapers, or a friendly visit to patients
- Serve as clerical support in non-patient department
Volunteer to make a difference for you!
- Meet new people
- Contribute to your community
- Bring joy to others
- Learn new skills
- Free meal per four-hour shift
- Career development
- Volunteer celebrations
What are the requirements to become a volunteer?
- Volunteering is an ongoing commitment. Volunteers must be able to commit to a minimum of three to four hours per week (with the exception of certain programs) for at least one year.
- Volunteers should complete the application, background check, and interview process. Volunteers are required to pass a drug test and provide proof of immunizations along with their annual flu vaccine.
- Volunteers are required to attend initial orientation and complete annual education requirements.
- Volunteers should wear a hospital provided vest with a volunteer ID picture badge. Volunteer opportunities exist for people ages 14 and over in our Junior and Adult Program.
Example volunteer opportunities available
Volunteers enthusiastically greet, guide, and escort patients and families as they move throughout the hospital campus.
- Morning and afternoon shifts available Monday to Friday
Volunteers work as a team with hospital staff to ensure our patients and visitors to the units receive prompt and customized service. Volunteers answer phones and call buttons, provide clerical support and compassionate service to patients, visitors and employees in a consistent welcoming manner.
- Morning and afternoon shifts available Monday to Friday
Volunteers will use their sensitivity and compassion to improve the hospital experience of patients and visitors. On any given day, the volunteer may bring their cheery disposition to a patient’s room to provide companionship and stimulation. They may read, chat, or help with a puzzle. Use your talents to play music or help a patient write their memories or guide them to take a stroll through the hospital when able. Volunteers will also deliver snacks and drinks to families in the waiting rooms during their most vulnerable time as they eagerly await for their loved ones.
- Varying shifts available 7 days per week
Volunteers will visit, in coordination with the hospital Chaplain, patients and families to help with the emotional and spiritual challenges posed by illness. Volunteers offer a supportive relationship to help make the most of their own spiritual strengths.
- Varying shifts available 7 days per week
Provide patients with the opportunity to receive a visit from a furry, friendly and specially trained dog and handler who is also a trained volunteer.
- Varying shifts available 7 days per week
The Volunteer Musician Program is designed to offer quality live music that supports a relaxing and personal experience for patients, families and staff.
- Varying shifts available
Our administrative volunteers provide assistance to various departments by assisting staff with office duties and projects. Duties may include data entry, filing, copying, collating, assistance with mailings and answering telephones.
- Morning and afternoon shifts available Monday-Friday
Application forms
Fill out the appropriate application using the buttons below or contact the Volunteer Office at (603) 421-2058 for more information.