Be part of the Reston Hospital Volunteers...
We all like to picture ourselves as making a contribution. Even something that may seem insignificant can make a big impact. For a hospital patient, a smile and a few words of encouragement can make a difference. Reston Volunteers help make that difference. By offering their time, our volunteers provide support, encouragement and a fresh perspective to patients and the hospital. In return, volunteers become one of our family, and they join the team of doctors, nurses, staff and others who make our patients feel at
home.
Through volunteering, people can learn new skills, develop new interests, make new friends and understand more about how a hospital works. If you've been looking for a place to volunteer where you can make a difference, look no further than Reston Hospital.
Volunteer benefits include:
- Free parking
- Complimentary meal during work time
- Free flu shot
- Scholarship opportunities
- Discount tickets to various community functions
- Educational and social events especially for volunteers
- Annual volunteer recognition ceremony
- Flexible volunteer hours
Application Requirements
- TB skin test results or chest x-ray results no more than 9 months old
- Verification of Immunization
- Background check authorization
- Three Personal references
- Commitment of 4 hours per week for 100 hours/6months
After receipt of your completed application, you will be called in for a personal interview where we will discuss current openings. Assignments are distributed on a first-come-first-serve basis. You will then be scheduled to attend the next Volunteer Orientation, which is held once per month.
Teen Volunteer program is currently suspended until futher notice
Please Note:
Due to the numerous requests for applications for the Teen Summer Program, please note that effective April 28, 2009, we have ceased distribution of Teen Summer applications. If you have already received a Teen Summer application however, please note that our openings are limited and we will review any outstanding applications on a first-come-first-serve basis as space permits.
Adult applications are still available.
Volunteer Opportunities
INFORMATION DESK
As an Information Desk Volunteer, you perform one of the most important functions in the hospital. Not only are you charged with the responsibility of providing accurate and timely information to visitors and callers, but you also must do so in a pleasant and professional manner. The impact you make on a visitor or caller will reflect strongly on their impression of the hospital in general.
Some of your responsibilities:
- Transfer incoming calls to patient rooms, doctors' offices, waiting rooms, hospital facilities.
- Provide directions to patient rooms, doctors' offices, waiting rooms, hospital facilities, and to and from the hospital.
- Keep track of, and provide assistance and comfort to, families of surgical patients waiting in the lobby.
- Know who to call for help, or how to handle various emergencies and unusual events (these will be explained in your orientation)
Most importantly, keep the lobby running smoothly-- and don't forget to keep smiling
- Deliver mail and flowers to patient rooms.
GIFT SHOP
Gift Shop Volunteers are "people persons." They greet customers with a smile, and serve them in a friendly, professional, and caring way. Some of your responsibilities as a Gift Shop Volunteer:
- Make sure there are always plenty of bags and boxes ready.
- Serve paying customers as quickly as possible.
- Approve customers' checks
- Bag items that are purchased
- Keep checkout area neat and organized
- Help customers
- Keep track of new items in the shop, and replenish stock as needed
- Keep notes on inventory
- General supervision of the Gift Shop area
FLOOR ASSIGNMENT
Volunteering on Floor Assignment is a great way to help out nurses and patients, and get lots of exercise in the process. If you like being active, having lots of variety, and enjoy working with people, this may be the volunteer opportunity for you.
Some of your responsibilities:
- Deliver newspapers to patient rooms
- Keep patients' water pitchers filled
- Pick up medical supplies from pharmacy
- Pick up appliances and other supplies from various areas in the hospital
- Make photocopies
- Go to gift shop for patients if permitted
- Take beverages to patients if permitted
- Visit with patients
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Volunteers are needed in our Emergency Departments to help at the registration desk and with admissions, to communicate with family members in the waiting rooms, and to run errands.
Volunteer Opportunities Contact
Volunteer Opportunities
For more information on our opportunities or for an application package, please call our Volunteer Director (703) 689-9192.
Questions, Comments and Suggestions?Please send email to Volunteer Services at Reston Hospital Center
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