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
- Admission Balloons
- Ambulatory/Outpatient Surgery
- Cath Lab/Radiology Family Room
- Cardiopulmonary Rehab
- Clerical support
- Comfort Cart
- Cookie Cutters
- Customer Service Host/Hostess
- Emergency Department
- Fund Raiser/Special Events
- Gift Shop
- Healing Garden
- Hospice
- Human Resources
- ICU/Surgical Family Room
- Information Desk
- Mail and Newspapers
- Materials Management
- Newsletter Committee
- Nursing Homes (Woodiview and MeadowView Terrace)
- Operating Room/Central Sterile Supply
- Patient Access/Escort
- Pet therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Radiology
- TLC Workshop (crafts and sewing)
- Volunteer Office
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
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.
To apply online, click here.
Junior Volunteer Program
Halifax Regional's Junior Volunteer program is an opportunity for motivated and energetic high school students between the ages of 14 and 18 to experience work in a helathcare facility. Individuals wishing to apply must be able to provide their own transportation and be willing to volunteer at least one four hour shift per week.
The application period for the summer 2010 Junior Volunteer program is now closed. Applications recieved after June 23 will be considerd for future Junior Volunteer programs.
To download a Junior Volunteer application, click here.
To apply online as a Junior Volunteer, click here.
Bring or mail the application to:
Coordinator of Volunteer Services
Halifax Regional Health System
2204 Wilborn Ave.
South Boston, VA 24592