Giving a little of your time, talent, and energy can make a big difference in the lives of patients.
We ask that our volunteers work 2-4 hours each week.
To become familiar with Memorial and its policies, all volunteers are required to complete the education competencies. A background check is also performed to ensure safety for all.
How to apply to be an Adult or Student Volunteer?
Apply online (see links below) or pick up a paper application in the Volunteer Services office at Memorial Hospital (enter Entrance A). We have many opportunities and flexible scheduling!
Adult Volunteers
Volunteers assist in the following areas:
Nutrition Care – Serving our patients their meals and assisting guests in the waiting rooms.
Messenger Service – Delivering the mail throughout the hospital.
Office Support – OHC, Lab, HR, PT/Marketing, Foundation, Financial Services, Volunteer Services.
Hospitality Ambassadors – Heart Pavilion, Inpatient Pavilion, and Outpatient Pavilion.
Gift Shops – Co-Managers, Finance & Inventory Coordinator, and Sales Associates (all proceeds benefit Memorial Health through the Memorial Auxiliary)
Our Memorial Meals program consists of two parts, Mobile Meals and Community Meals. Mobile Meal volunteers are delivering an average of 210 hot lunches every weekday to senior citizens 60 years of age and older that live in all parts of Union County. These meals are prepared by our hospital Food and Nutrition staff. There are two volunteers for each of the 13 different routes and over 120 volunteers in all.
For Community Meals, there are around 200 lunches prepared by hospital paid staff at the Windsor Community dining room. Senior citizens are encouraged to make a reservation and enjoy great food and fellowship at the Windsor Meal Site, and also at the Richwood Civic Center or the Bickham Center in Plain City. Volunteers transport the meals from Windsor to the other meal sites, where a paid site manager oversees the operations and the volunteers who are answering phones and serving as hostesses. There are over 60 volunteers that participate with Community Meals and this allows our program to reach the far corners of the county.
*Please note that all individuals must be fully vaccinated from COVID-19 in order to volunteer.
VOLUNTEER SCHEDULING PORTAL
ADULT / COLLEGE VOLUNTEER APPLICATION
Student Volunteers
We are currently accepting applications for our 2022 Student Volunteer Program. The Student Volunteer Program application will be available through March 15, 2022. There is limited availability into the student program, and the applicant must be fully vaccinated from COVID-19 in order to be considered. Completing an application does not guarantee acceptance.
Application process
Frequently Asked Questions
The application process includes:
- Apply online – You will receive a confirmation email with a link to schedule your interview. If you do not receive the confirmation, please call Volunteer Services at (937) 578-2336.
- Interview session – Once you schedule your interview, you will receive a confirmation email with important details about your interview. If you do not receive the confirmation email, please call Volunteer Services at (937) 578-2336.
- References – Student Volunteer Applicants are required to submit two reference forms provided by Volunteer Services or available here.
- Program Acceptance – Letter and required forms will be mailed to your home on April 4. All required forms must be received by April 15 deadline.
- Parent Meeting – Parent or guardian will attend the Parent Meeting to learn more about the volunteer program, volunteer opportunities, and student expectations.
- Orientation – Attend mandatory orientation on Wednesday, June 1 for an introduction to hospital policies.
Current Volunteers / Returning Students
- All current and 2021 summer volunteers will be contacted in January inviting them back, 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!
