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At each location, we combine a high level of professionalism and technology, but with the equally important human touch. And that’s where your volunteer spirit can be of great help. You can be a healing, high-touch presence at work in a high-tech environment. You can help alleviate the natural fears and apprehensions of the patient and family with your courteous and helpful service. You can help reduce isolation and stress of being hospitalized by delivering mail or flowers to a patient, filling a water pitcher, escorting a family member to the appropriate area, running errands or performing clerical duties for the staff.
Volunteers are valued members of the CMC patient care team. We offer opportunities in a wide variety of areas including patient services and non-patient care. Whether you are a retiree, a career professional, a high school student or homemaker, Carolinas Medical Center can meet your needs and interests. We offer a year-round Teen Program for high school students ages 14-17.
Volunteers receive a sense of satisfaction and pride when they see patients' light up as they deliver flowers, offer refreshments from the Hospitality Cart or when they comfort and give compassion to those who may be anxious.
You can share your gift in a variety of ways:
- Family Waiting Room Assistant
- Hospitality Cart Server
- Flower Intake and Delivery
- Clerical Assistance
- Patient Care Units
- Special Projects
- Greeters and Escorts
- Pet Visitation
- Teen Ambassadors
The volunteer application process includes:
- Application and interview
- Letters of recommendation
- Criminal Background Check
- Two TB Skin Tests
- Orientation
- Documentation of immunizations
- An Essay for Teen Volunteers
- A 2.5 GPA for Teen Volunteers (must provide a copy of report card)
If you would like to become a part of the many exciting opportunities available to healthcare volunteers, contact one of the locations. Remember, no matter how small a service may seem, it can be an integral part of the healing process.
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