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From the Director of Volunteer Services
Choosing to be a volunteer at New Milford Hospital can be a rewarding experience. Your talents and expertise will complement our professional staff, ensuring every patient's stay is a pleasant one. Whether it be transporting a patient from one area to another, greeting visitors or working "behind the scenes" in our business offices, you can be assured that your time will be well spent. Volunteering provides you with the opportunity to utilize your current skills or gain new ones in areas of interest to you.
Volunteers are an integral part of New Milford Hospital's professional team. We strive to make assignments that balance the needs of the hospital with your areas of interest. Understanding the need for flexible scheduling, volunteers are assigned during the day, evening or weekend.
A listing of some areas currently utilizing volunteers follows along with other information regarding application to our program. We hope that you will join our New Milford Hospital team and know that you will find your experience here a rewarding one.
Sincerely,
Angela Yagid
Director of Volunteer Services
Volunteer Areas of Service
Admitting
Ambulatory Oncology
Billing
Central Sterile
Delta Society Certified Pet Partners
Diagnostic Imaging/Radiology
Cardiovascular/E.K.G.
Emergency Department
Food Services
Foundation
Gift Shop
Human Resources
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Information Desk
Laboratory
Marketing
Materials Mgmt.
Family Birthing Center
Nursing & Patient Care
One-Day Surgery Unit
Pharmacy
Speech Pathology
Volunteer Office
Women's Imaging Center
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Benefits to You
- Free parking in designated areas
- $6 per day meal allowance in Cafeteria
- Volunteer service awards
- Invitation to Volunteer Recognition Event
- Free blood pressure screening
- References for school or employment
- Hospital coverage for injuries while on duty
- Invitations to the hospital's special events
- Tax deduction for mileage to and from the hospital
- Free immunization programs
Some Things You Should Know
- Time Commitment
Volunteers are asked for a minimum commitment of three (3) hours per week for at least three (3) consecutive months.
- Attendance
Volunteers sign their own time sheet in an Attendance Book. Hours are recorded for service awards.
- Uniforms & Badges
Uniforms and photo ID badges identify a volunteer and are worn with pride while on duty at the hospital.
- Assignments
Assignments are determined based on your specific skills, expertise, personality and interests whenever possible. Open positions will be reviewed with you during your interview and orientation to the Department of Volunteer Services.
- Junior Volunteers
Junior Volunteers must be 15 years old.
- Background Checks
Criminal Background and Medicare Exclusion Checks are conducted on all adult volunteers (18 years old and older).
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