Why Volunteer

Benefits to the Hospital


Volunteers are essential to the quality, quantity and success of our programs. Volunteers enhance existing services to patients, their families, and the hospital system programs. Volunteers:

  • Enhance the ability to meet patients’ social and emotional needs
  • Expand on the existing services
  • Bring the generations together to share ideas, opinions, and experiences

Benefits to the Volunteer

  • An opportunity to share your gifts of time and talent with a patient
  • Increase in knowledge and development of skills
  • A chance to make a difference in your community
  • Involvement in a rewarding volunteer experience

Benefits to the Patient

  • New and supportive friendships
  • Regular visits to increase social stimulation
  • Enhances patient quality of life