Do you have 4 hours a week?
If so, you could be a voulenteer! At North Fulton Hospital, our volunteers are heroes everyday. Volunteers provide assistance and so much more to our patients, visitors and staff.
Volunteers assist throughout the hospital in a variety of departments and roles. Chances are we can find a rewarding opportunity to match your talents and interests.
Here are the various ways you could serve as a volunteer:
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Critical Care Waiting Room Volunteer
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Emergency Room Volunteer
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Endoscopy Volunteer
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Gift Shop Volunteer
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Materials Management Volunteer
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Patient Services Volunteer
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Reception Desk Volunteer
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Surgical Waiting Room Volunteer
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Outpatient Services Volunteer
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Women’s Health Volunteer
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Transportation Volunteer (No Driving Required)
Steps to Become a Volunteer:
Fill out the Volunteer Application and send in your application via mail, fax or just leave it at the front desk.
Mail your completed application to:
North Fulton Hospital
Volunteer Services
3000 Hospital Blvd.
Roswell, GA 30076
Applications may also be faxed to 770-751-2698.
Student Volunteers:
Every summer North Fulton has a Volunteer Teen Program that lasts for 8 weeks. You must be 16 years old to apply and be able to attend the mandatory hospital orientation.
Applications are only accepted from January though March. Please review the list of important dates and then fill out the Student Volunteer Application and send in your application via mail or just leave it at the front desk.
Read more about our scholarship program
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is a North Fulton Hospital volunteer?
A. Any man or woman who has the desire to serve our community by adding “that special touch” for patients and their families during their stay at North Fulton Hospital may become a volunteer.
Q. Is there an age limit?
A. Yes; all hospital volunteers must be 18 years of age or older. North Fulton Hospital has a youth volunteer program that takes place during the summer months for those 16-18 years of age. Applications become available online at the start of each calendar year. For more information, visit www.nfultonhospital.com/volunteer.
Q. I’ve never done “hospital” things before; how will I learn all I need to know?
A. We provide any training necessary in order for our volunteers to be able to perform their assignments, so no specific educational or technical skills are required. All you need is a commitment to help others. A volunteer orientation and our specialized training will get you started.
Q. What type of things will I do?
A. North Fulton Volunteers assist in many ways throughout the facility, including: providing information for visitors; escorting outpatients to appropriate departments; assisting professional staff with direct patient care such as serving meal trays, juice, and water; and providing courier services. The volunteers also independently manage the hospital gift shop for the purpose of raising money for scholarships and patient needs.
Q. What are the hours of a volunteer?
A. Each volunteer is asked to serve four or more hours, once a week. Volunteer hours are scheduled at North Fulton Hospital to provide continuous service to our patients. Morning, afternoon, evening, or weekend hours are available.
Q. Is volunteering a way to meet new people?
A. Of course it is! Many of our volunteers have formed life-long friendships as a result of serving together at North Fulton. They assist patients together and have bonded at impromptu gatherings, holiday parties, and an occasional “lunch bunch” planned specifically for volunteers to get-to-know each other better. Many activities, such as bridge groups and a chorus, have formed from the organization. We may work hard, but we like to play hard, too!
Q. What will I get out of being a volunteer at North Fulton Hospital?
A. In addition to a high degree of personal satisfaction and the opportunity to make new friends, there are a number of benefits to being a North Fulton Hospital volunteer. Not only will you gain personal enrichment but you will also have the opportunity to meet the exceptional medical professionals and other caregivers at our hospital.
Q. Is volunteering a community involvement?
A. We encourage volunteers to be active in our community as well as our hospital. Part of the monies raised by the volunteer organization's fund-raisers benefit various community service projects. One of these projects includes an annual scholarship competition where students pursuing clinical degrees can apply for funds to support their educational efforts.
Q. How do I become a volunteer?
A. Simply complete an application and return it to the hospital. Applications are available at the main security/receptiondesk, onlineatwww.nfultonhospital.com/volunteer, or by calling the Volunteer Services Coordinator at 770-751-2602. If you have any questions, they may also be directed to this number.
If you'd like to know more about our volunteer program, call us today at 770-751-2602.