There are a number of opportunities for our volunteers at Martha Jefferson Hospital, both in our main campus and at the Outpatient Care Center on Peter Jefferson Parkway.
Examples of current volunteer opportunities include:
Surgery Lounge and Day Surgery:
- Check on patients' statuses
- Be an empathetic listener
- Keep Family Lounge tidy
- Communicate with patients' family and friends
Emergency Department:
- Stock supplies
- Assist with transportation
- Clean rooms and make stretchers/beds
- Get snacks/drinks for patients
Information Desk:
- Greet visitors
- Escort visitors/patients or assist them with directions
- Locate patient room information through computer system
- Provide local information to out-of-town visitors
Nursing:
- Sit and interact with patients (e.g. chatting, reading, playing cards)
- Stock supplies
- Answer phones
- Answer call bells and respond to requests for blankets, nourishments TV channel changes
- Help keep nursing station organized and tidy