Giving a little of your time, talent, and energy can make a big difference in the lives of patients.
How to apply to be an Adult or Student Volunteer?
All applicants must:
- Submit an online application (see links below) to begin the interview/selection process. You may also pick up a paper application in the Volunteer Services office at Memorial Hospital (enter Entrance A). We have many opportunities and flexible scheduling!
- Complete online education competencies.
- Submit two (2) references.
- Complete a background check.
- Receive clearance from Memorial Health regarding a tuberculosis test before volunteer service.
- Comply with Memorial Health’s flu vaccination policy if volunteering from October through March.
Adult Volunteers (nonstudents 18+)
APPLY ONLINE
We ask that our adult volunteers commit to 2-4 hours of service per week for a minimum of 100 hours.
Volunteers assist in the following areas:
Gift Shops – Co-Managers, Finance & Inventory Coordinator, and Sales Associates.
Hospitality Ambassadors – Outpatient Pavilion.
Memorial Meals
- Community Meals – there are around 125 lunches prepared by paid hospital staff at the Windsor Community dining room. Senior citizens are encouraged to make a reservation and enjoy great food and fellowship at the Pleasant Valley Senior Center in Plain City, Richwood Civic Center, or Windsor Senior Center Meal Site. Volunteers transport the meals from Windsor to the other meal sites, where a paid site manager oversees the operations and the volunteers who answer the phones and serve as hosts. There are over 25 volunteers who participate with Community Meals and this allows our program to reach the far corners of the county.
- Mobile Meals – volunteers are delivering an average of 300 hot lunches every weekday to senior citizens 60 years of age and older who live in throughout Union County. These meals are prepared by our hospital Food and Nutrition staff. There are two (2) volunteers for each of the 12 different routes and over 120 volunteers in all.
Messenger Service – Delivering the mail throughout the hospital.
Nutrition Care – Delivering meals to our patients.
Office Assistant – Providing support to various offices.
Physical Therapy – Assist with various tasks throughout the treatment area.
Student Volunteers
We accept applications year-round via our online application system. Completing an application does not guarantee acceptance into the volunteer program.
All student volunteers are required to volunteer on a set weekly schedule for each session. We try to be accommodating of the changing schedules of students and offer flexibility from one session to the next.
Shadowing is not processed through Volunteer Services. For more information about shadowing opportunities, please email Ryan.Young@memorialohio.com or call Human Resources at (937) 578-2701. Please do not complete a volunteer application if you are only interested in shadowing.
To participate, your application must be submitted by the following dates:
- January 1 – Spring session (mid-February through May)
- March 1 – Summer session (June through mid-August)
- July 1 – Fall session (mid-August through mid-November)
- October 1 – Winter session (mid-November through mid-February)
Frequently Asked Questions
The student volunteer application process includes:
- APPLY ONLINE – – You will receive an email with a link to schedule your interview. Once you schedule your interview, you will receive a confirmation email with important details about your interview. If you do not receive an email, please call Volunteer Services a (937) 578-2336.
- Student Volunteer Interview Packet – A packet will be mailed to the address provided on your application. Complete the enclosed application forms and submit them to Volunteer Services during your interview.
- References– Student Volunteer applicants are required to submit two reference forms provided in the Student Volunteer Interview Packet.
- Interview – Attend an interview with Volunteer Services.
- Program Acceptance – If selected, an acceptance letter and required forms will be mailed to the address provided on your application.
- Pre-screening – Complete a background check and TB test (parent/guardian permission/participation required).
- Orientation – Volunteers are required to attend an orientation and department-specific training before beginning their assignment.
Current Volunteers / Returning Students
- All current and summer student volunteers will be contacted in January inviting them to join the summer program, as long as they met the minimum requirements during their previous volunteer assignments.
- If you have any questions, please call our office at (937) 578-2336 or EMAIL US.
- Find answers and read important details within the Volunteer Handbook.
Memorial Health Volunteers are valuable resources. We are grateful for all that you do!
