Volunteer Services

A volunteer is someone who gives the most precious gifts of all – their time, their talents and most of all themselves. When YOU volunteer, you become an integral part of a hospital that is committed to delivering the highest quality health care. Our volunteers are true stars – exceptional individuals who take the extra steps that make a difference in another person’s life. They help in countless ways by making a child laugh or an older person smile. Our volunteers are caring, dedicated and committed. Through their many meaningful activities, our volunteers help further the objectives of Southeast Health and provide the best possible support and comfort for our patients, their families and visitors. Here at Southeast Health, we offer two separate programs, Adult and TeenAge Volunteers (TAVs).

At Southeast Health, you’ll find volunteers from all walks of life from retirees to homemakers to new-comers into the community. Schedules are set to meet your individual needs and the needs of the department that you are serving. Preferred times are noted on the application. Assignments are made as often as possible, to meet individual requests. A minimum of four hours of service per week is requested, however, more time may be volunteered. College students may serve a minimum of two hours per week.

A TeenAge Volunteer (TAV) is a student age 14 or older who has completed the 9th grade and has a desire to volunteer his/her time and talent to help others. It is someone who believes that people can make a difference and who is willing to prove it.

Basic qualifications:

  • Have a real interest in volunteering
  • Possess a good attitude
  • Be dependable
  • Have a genuine love for people

Requirements:

  • Applicant is required to have and maintain a scholastic average of “C” or above.
  • Must submit statement on his/her desire to work in a medical facility and/or health care field.
  • Must provide names and addresses of two people from whom we can request references.
  • Required to work a minimum number of hours per year. These hours must be served at 8 hours per month during the school year and 24 hours per month when school is out.
  • Must be in good physical and emotional health.
  • Must have parents’/legal guardian’s consent.
  • Must complete a physical and have a TB skin test provided by Southeast Health.

The rewards:

  • Gain new skills
  • Build new friendships
  • Make a difference in someone else’s life
  • Keep active
  • Ability to explore a possible career
  • Take on new challenges
  • Become a valued part of a team
  • Senior TAVs can apply for college scholarships

Volunteers are interviewed and carefully placed in a service where their interests, talents and schedules complement Southeast Health’s needs. We provide an orientation and training program.

Orientation helps a volunteer to:

  • Learn about the goals and visions of Southeast Health
  • Become familiar with the hospital and various departments
  • Meet other volunteers
  • Receive special safety instructions

Training: Each volunteer begins with a temporary assignment and new volunteers are paired with experienced workers until they feel comfortable working alone.

Dress code

Adult Volunteers wear a blue shirt (provided by Southeast Health) along with khaki/black pants. TAVs are required to wear a uniform of khaki or black pants and a blue polo (provided by Southeast Health). All volunteers are required to wear the uniform and an identifying name badge while on duty. Above all, each volunteer wears a big smile.

If you are interested in volunteering at Southeast Health, please call 334-793-8122 or fill out an application online.

Online Volunteer Application