Hospital Volunteer Roles: Supporting Patients and Staff

Hospital volunteers perform diverse roles supporting staff and patients:

1. Patient Support: Companionship, reading, escorting, wheelchair assistance, emotional support.
2. Administrative Tasks: Phones, records organization, paperwork.
3. Reception/Information: Greeting, directions, admissions/discharge assistance.
4. Patient Advocacy: Liaison between patients/families and staff.
5. Fundraising/Donations: Events, gift shop management.
6. Medical Support: Transport, supplies, condition observation.
7. Therapeutic Activities: Games, crafts, group therapy.
8. Child Life Services: Play, storytelling, family support.
9. Hospitality: Meals/refreshments, cafeteria help.
10. Transport: Golf carts, wheelchairs.
11. Emergency/Disaster Response: Preparedness, crisis support.
12. Spiritual Support: Prayer, counseling.
13. Pet Therapy: Therapy animal visits.
14. Clinical Research Assistance: Data collection, documentation.
15. Community Engagement: Health fairs, outreach.
16. Language Interpretation: Assistance for limited English proficiency.

Roles vary by hospital needs, resources, and volunteer qualifications.