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Volunteer Program

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Volunteering Makes a Difference

Volunteers add an important personal connection to patients’ experiences in the increasingly technological environment of health care.

At Bassett Healthcare Network, our volunteers make a difference. They provide support, comfort, and compassion to our patients, families, visitors, and our communities. Bassett offers a wide range of exciting volunteer opportunities including administration, emergency services, food services, human resources, information services, nursing, patient experience, pet therapy, spiritual care, and many more.

Bassett volunteers are people just like you – professionals, retirees, students*, stay-at-home parents, and many others!

*Junior volunteers must be at least 14 years old.

Most Needed Volunteer Areas

  • Assisted Living Assistance: Valley Residential Services
  • Bassett Cancer Institute Volunteer: Bassett Medical Center
  • Compassionate Companion: All Hospitals
  • Emergency Department Hostess: All Hospitals
  • Gift Shop Attendant: A.O. Fox Hospital
  • Information Desk Greeter: All Hospitals
  • No One Dies Alone Volunteer: All Hospitals
  • Nursing Home Volunteer: A.O. Fox Nursing Home & Valley Health Services
Hospital Volunteer helping an older male patient use their smartphone

Who Can Volunteer

We welcome anyone who has a true desire to make a difference. Whether you're a teenager, college student, retiree, or just looking for a way to give back, we have a place for you at Bassett!

Hospital Volunteer comforting an elderly female patient who is in a wheelchair

Your Impact

As a Bassett volunteer, you'll engage in many meaningful activities — including (but not limited to):

  • Providing comfort and support to patients

  • Supporting our hospital staff

  • Special projects and events

  • Enhancing the patient experience for our patients and their families

Hospital Volunteer pushing a patient who is in a wheelchair outside on a nice summer day

Benefits of Volunteering

  • Make a positive change in patient's lives

  • Develop new skills and enhance existing ones

  • Build self-confidence

  • Gain experience in a health care setting

  • Connect with a supportive community

  • Become part of a caring and passionate team


 

What Areas do Volunteers Work in?

Volunteers lend their time and talents in many areas of the health care system. You may choose what interests you. Volunteer shift hours are flexible, and positions are available in the following areas:

  • Assisted Living Assistance
  • Bassett Cancer Institute
  • Compassionate Companion
  • Emergency Department Hostess
  • Gift Shop Attendant
  • Information Desk Greeter
  • No One Dies Alone Volunteer
  • Nursing Home Volunteer
  • Patient Family Advisory Volunteer
  • Pet Therapy Volunteer
  • Psychiatry Volunteer
  • Spiritual Care Volunteer

Volunteer Highlight

Click on the below images to see some of our volunteers in action, and learn more about what they do to bring comfort and support to our patients!

How do I Become a Volunteer?

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  • Apply Online

    Fully complete and submit our online volunteer application.

  • Interview

    Interview with our Director of Volunteer Services.

  • Get Cleared

    All on-site volunteers are required to be cleared through a background check and our employee health department prior to volunteering.

  • Schedule your First Day!

    Complete our volunteer orientation, obtain a photo ID, and make arrangements for your first day!

Learn More About Volunteering

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Bassett Healthcare Network!