Volunteering FAQs

Multiple applicants are reviewed for each opening. After screening of application information and through interviews with volunteer services and program staff the most qualified applicant is chosen for each position. Volunteer Services reviews all completed applications for content, availability and skills/interests and will choose applicants to interview for each open position accordingly.

There are certain steps that any person who wants to be a volunteer at a health care organization must follow. Those steps include making sure a volunteer has completed a health assessment, criminal background checks and interviews. Every volunteer must be also attend a Reid and Volunteer Services orientation.

Active volunteers are given up to a 6 month leave of absence for medical or personal reasons.

All volunteers may begin pharmacy use after their 90 day introductory period.  In order to maintain the use they must remain active by volunteering at least 12 hours a quarter.

Because of the amount of training involved, Reid asks for a six month commitment.

All new volunteers go through an interview process and a day and a half of orientation to familiarize themselves with Reid Hospital and the operations of Volunteer Services.  Experienced volunteers and supervisors will train the new volunteers in their assigned area.

About 1 month from interview to starting your assignment.

Volunteers are men, women and teenagers from all walks of life.  They are retirees, former patients, husband-and-wife teams, professionals and students.

Volunteers are needed seven days a week, mornings, afternoons and evenings, but they usually work once a week, 2 to 4 hours at a time.

Volunteers work in a variety of places including nursing units, emergency room, education, surgery, pharmacy, information desk, Gingko Boutique, doctor's offices, heart services, and Reid Foundation.­­­