A volunteer is a person who reaches for your hand and touches your heart.
Are you that person?
Volunteers are special people who donate their time and effort to the patients, residents, families and staff of Halifax Regional Health System. For more than 50 years the hospital has benefited from the generosity of volunteers. In 2009, 115 volunteers gave more than 22,000 hours of service. We are a member of the Virginia Association of Hospital Auxiliaries and Volunteers.
Volunteer Opportunities
- Clerical support
- Cookie baking
- Crafts and sewing
- Escort
- Family liaison
- Gift shop sales
- Health resource librarian
- Helping with fund raisers and special events
- Hospice
- Information desk greeter
- Assisting with activities in long-term care facilities
- Mail and newspaper delivery
- Music
- Pet therapy
- Plant care
- Scrapbooking
- Visiting patients/residents
Volunteer Benefits
In addition to the feelings of accomplishment and joy that come from helping others, volunteers at Halifax Regional receive:
- A meal voucher during shift of duty
- Discounts at the hospital pharmacy on prescription drugs
- Discounts at the YMCA
- Free flu shots and TB skin tests annually
- Annual recognition events
Qualifications
Want to join our team? Members must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Complete a membership application which includes a criminal background check
- Participate in our orientation program
- Complete on-the-job training
Junior Volunteer Program
Halifax Regional’s Junior Volunteer program is an opportunity for motivated and energetic young people to experience work in a healthcare facility. For information about our Junior Volunteer program, please call 434.517.3133.
Contact Information
If you are interested in learning more about volunteering with Halifax Regional Hospital call 434.517.3133.
To download an application, click here.
Bring or mail the application to:
Coordinator of Volunteer Services
Halifax Regional Health System
2204 Wilborn Ave.
South Boston, VA 24592