NORTHWEST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS IL
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS IL, 60005
(847) 618-1000
https://www.nch.org/
Below is the volunteer information for NORTHWEST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL.
Volunteer Contact Phone: (847) 618-4450Volunteer Contact Email: volunteer@nch.org
Volunteer URL: https://www.nch.org/about-nch/community-services/volunteering
Volunteer Information: From a welcoming voice to a friendly face giving directions, volunteers help make NCH a warmer, more caring place. Did you know that NCH has nearly 800 individuals volunteering their time and talent by working in over 80 hospital departments? These compassionate, caring people volunteer time to aid patients, families and friends (and staff!), making them a vital part of NCH. NCH offers many volunteer opportunities. We welcome all volunteers age 16 and older, who are able to commit at least 4 hours per week, for a minimum of 6 months.. For more information about volunteer opportunities at this hospital, visit NORTHWEST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL volunteer website now.
Volunteer Placements/Services: Animal Assisted Therapy; Breast Center Registration; Cancer Services; Care Cart Driver; Clerical/Filing Assistance; Data Entry; Day Surgery Center; Discharge/Escort; Emergency Entrance; Eucharistic Ministers; Flower Room; Footprints Ambulation Program; Foundation/Community Outreach/NCH Ambassador; Gift Shop; Information Desks; Inpatient Rehab Dinner Assistant; Jazzman’s Café; Nursing Floor Support; Patient Assistance; Patient Visitor; Pediatric Emergency; Silver Spoons; Stroke Ambassador; Surgical Services Waiting Area; Wellness Center - Physical Therapy; Wig Boutique
Application Process: 1. Complete a volunteer application. 2. Upon receipt of your application, we will review it based on your interests and availability with our current openings. If there is a match, we will contact you for an interview. We appreciate your understanding that as much as we would like to accommodate all applicants, we are not able to accept everyone. We keep applications on file for one year and review them as positions become available. 3. Volunteer interest interview – The interest interview is an opportunity for us to meet you and learn more about your interests. It is also an opportunity to learn about all the different volunteer opportunities we have at NCH so we can see if we can make a match! It lasts about 20-30 minutes. A volunteer position may be assigned to you during the interview depending on interest and availability. 4. Volunteer orientation – After acceptance into the program, you will need to complete the take-home volunteer orientation guide. 5. Background check – Once you’ve completed the orientation guide, you will be required to complete a criminal background check. The cost of the check is covered by NCH. 6. Complete all health requirements – If you are cleared from the background check, you will be required to complete all health requirements: One-Step TB (tuberculosis) test. We will accept proof of test with negative reading, if within the last year; Proof of vaccinations (for those born after 1/31/1957) that includes Varicella (chicken pox), Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (measles) and Mumps, or agree to get the listed vaccinations. 7. Volunteer badge – Once you have been cleared by Employee & Occupational Health, you will go to Human Resources to get your badge. 8. Schedule first day and training – After these steps have been taken and you have been cleared to volunteer, the Volunteer Department will work with you to schedule your first day and training. On your first day, you will receive your uniform, either a smock jacket or polo.
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