Volunteer
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands
Volunteering is as rewarding to the volunteer as it is beneficial to the patients, families, and staff.
Rewards:
- Gaining experience and new skills
- Making new friends
- Developing a sense of self-worth and meaning to your life
- Giving back to the hospital and community
- Being part of a team that promotes the best in healthcare
- Interaction with patients, families, staff and fellow volunteers
Benefits:
- Complimentary meal in the hospital cafeteria
- Free annual tuberculosis screening and flu shots
- Recognition events and luncheons
Where do volunteers work?
Volunteers at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital provide support to a variety of departments in the hospital. Jobs include both clerical and non-clerical. You may select from fast-paced to slow-paced work environments. A sampling of job opportunities include:
- Day surgery (waiting room, pre-op, or)
- Nursing units
- Emergency department
- Information desk
- Gift shop
- NICU nursery
- Surgical and ICU Reception Desks
- Pre-Op/Recovery
- Outpatient Reception Desk
- Many more…
Volunteer Requirements-Adult Program
- Be willing to work at least one 4 hour shift per week
- Monday through Friday 8 am – Noon or Noon – 4 pm
- Saturday and Sunday shifts also available
- Application, interview and orientation procedures
- Commit to at least one year of service
- Purchase uniform and pay auxiliary membership dues ($5.00/year)
- Willingness to follow uniform dress code
- Friendly and positive attitude
- Adhere to rules and regulations
- Willingness to have patient contact
- Capacity for empathetic concern for patients and their families
- Ability to act quickly and calmly; coping effectively with unusual situations and demands
- Participate in a yearly Joint Commission refresher course
Volunteer Requirements-Junior Program
- Be a student between 15 and 17 years old
- Parental consent
- Be willing to work at least one 3-4 hour shift per week
- Monday through Friday 4 pm – 8 pm
- Weekend shifts available upon completion of 50 hours
- Application, interview and orientation procedures
- Participate in 4 community service events per year
- Willingness to follow uniform dress code
- Friendly and positive attitude
- Adhere to rules and regulations
- Willingness to have patient contact
- Sensitivity to the need of others
- Ability to act quickly and calmly; coping effectively with unusual situations and demands
- Participate in a yearly Joint Commission refresher course
For an application or more information on the adult or junior programs, please contact:
Susan Shelander
Manager of Volunteer Services
Susan.Shelander@memorialhermann.org
9250 Pinecroft
The Woodlands, TX 77380-3218
281-364-2392
Cynthia Lyman
Junior Volunteer Coordinator
Cynthia.Lyman@memorialhermann.org
281-364-2738
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