Apply to be a Summer Youth Volunteer
Applications are being accepted now through Wednesday, April 30 and interviews will be scheduled for the weeks immediately following the application deadline. For questions, please call Volunteer Services at (517) 205-4840 or email jburmei2@hfhs.org. You may also download the application to submit by mail or email.
Volunteer Role Descriptions
- Wayfinding/Registration Escort: Escort patients and families to various locations within the hospital, engage in conversation and have a positive attitude, must be able to walk and be on your feet for a good portion of the shift
- Surgery Department/Units (main hospital and offsite): Work under supervision of Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA), make up gurneys, put files together, other tasks to assist staff
- Offsite Clinical Support: Assist nurses and staff with preparing carts, preparing patient packets, cleaning and preparing supplies to aid in workflow, other tasks as requested by staff
- Emergency Department: Greet patients, assure comfort of patients and families, assist staff, restock pantry (Position availability TBD for Summer ‘25)
- Gift Shop: Assist customers with selections, ring up items, answer phones, help keep shop neat and dusted
- Cancer Center: Answer phones, assist staff, comfort patients and families, provide comfort items
- Customer Service Desk: Greet guests, escort to various destinations within the hospital, give directions *Desk locations may vary within main hospital
- Patient Rounding: Visit with patients on pre-approved units and offer comfort items such as magazines, puzzles, books, greeting cards