Volunteering at Englewood Hospital

 
People of all ages, backgrounds, skills, and education, including students and retirees, dedicate their time for the good of others. Volunteering offers rewarding learning opportunities, as well as a chance to give back to your community. Volunteers enhance patient care. Whether through direct interaction or behind-the-scenes work, our volunteers fuel the hospital so the highest level of healthcare can be provided. Volunteers offer their time in more than 50 areas of the hospital. Some responsibilities involve direct patient contact such as transporting patients, while others involve clerical support.

Time Commitment

We ask volunteers to commit to at least one 4-hour shift per week. Volunteer assignments are available on weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., or on Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 

Please note that Saturday volunteer opportunities are limited.

How to Apply

Interested applicants must submit an application online. Following a personal interview, comprehensive orientation, and background check, an assignment is created based on medical center need, as well as volunteer interest, skill, and availability.

The following are required in order to be accepted into the volunteer program.

• Physician clearance (we can contact your physician on your behalf)
• Proof of flu shot (during flu season)*

*Instructions for providing proof of the flu vaccine will be provided during the application process.

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For students age 16 and older.

If you are at least 16 years old, you are eligible to apply for the high school volunteer program.

High school volunteers support various non-clinical areas within the medical center. Examples of responsibilities may include:

• escorting patients
• delivering flowers
• running errands
• assisting with special projects

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION

• Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
• This is a selective program with limited capacity.
• Applications may close early once capacity is reached.
• Do not complete or submit any medical requirements unless you have received an official acceptance email.
• Only applications submitted through the online system will be considered. Paper applications are not accepted.
• Each volunteer program has its own application period. A summer application is not considered for the fall program, and a fall application is not considered for the summer program. If applications are closed, please wait until the next published application period to apply.

Time Commitment and Hours

It is preferred that volunteers maintain a regular schedule. All high school volunteers (16 or older) are required to commit to the following work schedule:

School Year: A weekly commitment of 2 hours is expected. Assignments are available:

• Monday through Friday, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., or 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Please note that Saturday volunteer opportunities are limited and are prioritized for returning volunteers based on a seniority system. Due to high demand and limited availability, new applicants should expect weekday shifts based on program capacity.

Fall Semester

• Applications: August
• Program Start: Late September
• Program Ends: Late December

Spring Semester

• Applications: December
• Program Start: Late January
• Program Ends: Late May

Summer: Must be a current high school student. Graduating high school seniors must apply as college students. A minimum of one 3.5-hour shift per week between June and August is required. Summer assignments are scheduled Monday through Friday, either 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. or 12:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. There are no weekend volunteer opportunities.

• Applications: March
• Program Start: Late June
• Program Ends: Mid August

Eligibility, Expectations, and Requirements

Applicants must be at least 16 years old at the time of application. Students accepted into the program must have parent or guardian permission.

Please note that your application does not guarantee acceptance into the program.

Volunteering at Englewood Hospital is a rewarding but serious commitment. Volunteers are expected to demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and respect while supporting patients, visitors, and staff. The Volunteer Department expects cooperation from all participants and encourages students to apply only if they are able to meet the program’s expectations, commit fully to their assigned schedule, and meeting Englewood Hospital’s standards of excellence.

Health Requirements

Health documentation is only required after acceptance into the program.

Please do not complete or submit any medical requirements unless you have received an official acceptance email.

If accepted into the program, you will be required to provide the following:

• Health reference consent form or Physical Evaluation Form
• TB test results
• Required vaccines
• Proof of flu shot (during flu season)

Instructions for submitting documentation will be provided after acceptance.

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Handler Requirements

Interested applicants must submit an application online.

If selected, the next steps include a personal interview, comprehensive orientation, and background check.

The following are required in order to be accepted into the volunteer program:

• Must be 18 years or older
• Able to commit to at least three to four visits per month
• Physician clearance (we can contact your physician on your behalf)
• Proof of flu vaccination (during flu season)
  • Instructions for providing proof will be shared during the application process

Pet Requirements

• Dog must be on a leash or in a stroller (dogs with missing or paralyzed limbs may use a doggie wheelchair)
• Must be certified for pet therapy through a recognized program
  • Per our policy: Only dogs that pass the health, behavior, and skill screening process by an approved pet therapy program (e.g., East Coast Assistance Program, Delta Society, Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs, etc.) are able to participate in the program
• Calm and under the handler’s full control
• Willingly approaches strangers for petting
• Comfortable with people of all ages and backgrounds
• Between 1 and 10 years of age
• Has lived with the owner for at least six (6) months
• Confident in unfamiliar situations and environments
• Neutral with other animals; able to ignore other leashed dogs in close proximity
• Examined by a veterinarian within the past year and confirmed healthy
• Negative fecal exam within the past year
• Current rabies vaccination
• Current distemper vaccination (or proof of protective titer results)
• Minimum one-hour time commitment per visit

If your dog is not currently certified and you would like to pursue certification, visit Bright & Beautiful Therapy Dogs for more information.