Overview
Union Hospital Volunteers are an important part of our healthcare team, providing the personal touches that patients and their families need, appreciate and remember.
Volunteers assist in areas such as main lobby greeter, nursing unit inpatient and outpatient, giftshop, caring canines and more. We accept volunteers starting at age 15.
As a volunteer, you will receive:
- Complimentary meal on the day you volunteer
- Skill development and life enriching opportunities
- Annual National Volunteer Week Recognition Dinner
- Discounts in our Gift Shop
If you would like to learn more about becoming a volunteer at Union Hospital, please contact:
Patty McGinnis
330.343.3311 Ext. 2434
mcginnp@ccf.org
Apply to Volunteer
To become a volunteer at Union Hospital, are several requirements:
- Complete the Volunteer Application.
- Complete online Silkroad onboarding.
- Including a BCI Background Check (for those 18 years of age and older).
- Tuberculosis (TB) Tests at Employee Health.
- Get the seasonal flu vaccine.
Once all requirements have been completed, we will schedule a time for you to complete orientation on site. This will include several steps to prepare you for your time volunteering including hospital tour, review of policies and procedures, ID badge, shadowing experiences and more.
All volunteers are given either a smock or volunteer polo shirt to wear. This and your ID badge must be worn at all times.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the volunteer time commitment?
Most adult volunteers are here once a week for a three- to four-hour shift. However, some volunteers serve more than once a week. High school students volunteer typically once a week a two-three hour shift.
What is the minimum age to volunteer?
Student volunteers must be at least 14 years of age and in high school.
What is the volunteer dress code?
Volunteers adhere to the hospital's dress code policies that will be discussed in more detail during orientation. Each volunteer is provided either a volunteer logo polo shirt or smock at no cost. Comfortable shoes can be worn with khaki dress slacks or skirt. No denim or sandals permitted.
May I shadow an employee or have a direct clinical experience?
Volunteer Services does not coordinate opportunities to shadow at Union Hospital. To get information on setting up these experiences, please contact the Community Relations Department by phone at 330.365.3866.
What can I expect at the volunteer orientation?
Orientations are typically two hours and include shadowing experiences with other volunteers, a hospital tour, review of policies and procedures, review emergency codes, infection control, service excellence training and more.
Can I volunteer to fulfill community service or court-ordered community service hours?
Due to the extensive start-up requirements, orientation and training to become familiar with your assignment, we do not offer volunteer positions to fulfill court-ordered hours.
Can I volunteer for a total of only 10-20 hours?
We ask our volunteers to commit to one shift a week or two shifts a month at a minimum. There is considerable time in becoming familiar with your volunteer assignment and going through the steps in the onboarding and orientation process.
Union Hospital Auxiliary
For many decades, the all-volunteer Union Hospital Auxiliary has worked to broaden community support for the hospital. The Auxiliary elects its own officers and members choose the projects they will undertake during the year. If you should have any questions about the Auxiliary or joining the Union Hospital Auxiliary, contact Angie Thomas, Auxiliary President at 330.432.3713.
As a fundraising arm of the hospital, the Auxiliary has donated more than $5 million to the hospital for patient care equipment and facility improvements. Some of the projects that have made this possible are the Corner Shop gift shop, the Christmas Tree Festival at Warther Museum, the Chocolate Love A’fair, the Tea in the Garden, and many others. The Auxiliary holds monthly meetings and new members are always welcomed.
