Arnot Ogden Medical Center

Arnot Health Volunteers

Volunteers
Arnot Health volunteers are a vital part of the Arnot Ogden Medical Center hospital team. We believe this partnership with our community members is an integral ingredient in providing quality service. Whether you're interested in patient contact, office work, special projects, a sit-down job or lots of walking, a fixed or flexible schedule, placements are often available.

Become a Volunteer
Becoming a volunteer is easy. We welcome enthusiastic individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. All you need is the spirit of caring and the energy to contribute. If this sounds like you, give us a call at 607-737-4267.

Learn more about Volunteer Requirements.

Review the FAQ Sections:

Requirements and Benefits
Scheduling
Applying and Orientation
Roles and Groups
Fulfilling School or Community Service Hours

Learn more about Shadowing at Arnot Ogden Medical Center.

Interested in Volunteering?
Fill out the Interest in Volunteering form and the Volunteer Department will contact you.

Interest in Volunteering

Ready to Volunteer?
Download our applications:

Adult Volunteers
College Student Volunteers
High/Middle School Volunteers

What Do Volunteers Do?
Hundreds?of?active volunteers contribute thousands of hours annually. They work with over 50 departments in a variety of roles. We do our best to make effective use of each person's talents, skills and interests. Activities include:

Staffing reception areas and waiting rooms
Transporting and escorting patients
Visiting and advocating for patients
Supporting terminally ill patients and their families
Staffing a delivery service
Assembling chart packets
Helping with clerical or secretarial projects
Serving?in the gift shop and thrift shop
Teaching, writing and editing, data entry
Knitting and sewing
Fundraising

Why Volunteer?
Each year, hundreds of volunteers find fulfillment, practical work experience, and companionship at Arnot Ogden Medical Center.

Students learn about commitment and responsibility while gaining experience and accruing volunteer hours toward course requirements.
Adults share their compassion, skills, and expertise. They volunteer for personal growth, job advancement, career change or social commitment.
Retirees gain personal satisfaction and reward by offering their time and experience.

Recognition and Benefits
Active Volunteers are eligible for the following benefits:

Free parking, including preferred parking on a space-available basis
Free initial and annual tuberculosis screening
Discounted prices in the cafeteria
Free annual flu?vaccinations
A letter of recommendation, upon request
Annual and ongoing volunteer recognition

Mission
Our mission is to provide a volunteer staff that offers an extra dimension of care and services to patients, families and visitors, and supportive services for staff. We strive to be responsive to the community we serve:?

to maintain high standards of performance by staff and volunteers
to promote guest relations in all of our services
to insure appropriate utilization and placement of volunteers
to provide and promote ongoing recognition for volunteers
to anticipate needs and trends in order to plan for future growth

The?Auxiliary and Volunteer Department work together as a single, cohesive unit. They provide services to Arnot Health patients, staff and visitors, and financial support to maintain advanced medical technology and services, and they are a voice for the medical center in the community.

Become a Volunteer
To request an application, call the Volunteer Department: 607-737-4267.