Current Volunteers: At Garnet Health Medical Center, we not only value your time, dedication and work that you all do for our patients and staff, but we also value your wellbeing. Your safety is of the utmost importance to us and for that reason it is now mandatory that you complete a health acknowledgement each day that you are scheduled to volunteer prior to the beginning of your shift.
Please find the daily health acknowledgement form here:
FILL OUT FORM
Garnet Health Medical Center offers a friendly environment and a broad range of opportunities to its volunteers. Our volunteers provide invaluable assistance to our patients, visitors and staff throughout our facilities. Garnet Health volunteers use their special talents to contribute to the well-being of our community.
Garnet Health offers volunteer assignments in medical and support areas throughout the hospital and outpatient facilities. If you are you are not sure about how you may fit in, contact us and we can help you choose an opportunity based on your background and experience. A few examples of our assignments are below:
- Surgical Waiting Area;
- Emergency Department;
- Front Desk Reception and Greeters;
- Gift Shop and Hospitality Cart;
- Art and Activity Programs;
- Information and Registration Desks;
- Nursing Professional Practice, Medical Education and Legal.
Volunteering Requirements
Garnet Health Medical Center is so proud to work with almost 400 dedicated and engaged volunteers from across Orange County, the Hudson Valley, and beyond. We look for volunteers committed to our mission of improving the health of our community by providing exceptional healthcare. To become a Garnet Health Volunteer, there are several requirements which in include the following:
- A minimum commitment of 60 service hours;
- A commitment of one four (4) hour shift per week;
- All applicants must be interviewed by Volunteer Services staff and orientation, receive medical clearance, adult applicants must complete and clear a background screening;
- All volunteers are required to participate in department specific training and annual education.
Apply to our Volunteer Programs
ADULT VOLUNTEER PROGRAM - Volunteer Services uses an electronic application process and accepts applications several times throughout the year. To apply to be a Volunteer, please visit: https://careers-garnethealth.icims.com/jobs/21961/adult-volunteer-program/job
Applications will be accepted until 5:00 pm on Wednesday, August 4th. Volunteer Services will contact you if we are able to proceed with your application. Please note that mandatory orientation will be held on Wednesday, September 22nd.
PASTORAL CARE VOLUNTEERS - We are now accepting applications for the Pastoral Care program. If you have any questions about Pastoral Care or want to discuss the program, please call Gabe Morrow at 845-333-1014. Applications will be accepted until 5:00 pm on Wednesday, August 4th and mandatory orientation will be held on Wednesday, September 22nd.
Please apply for the Pastoral Care Program here: https://careers-garnethealth.icims.com/jobs/21960/pastoral-care-volunteer/job
HIGH SCHOOL VOLUNTEER PROGRAM - The high school program is now accepting applications for the 2021 Academic year. The application will close at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, August 31st. We will be in touch for a New Volunteer Orientation session where you can ask any programmatic questions. Orientation will be held on Monday, October 11th.
To apply for either High School program, please visit: https://careers-garnethealth.icims.com/jobs/21962/high-school-volunteer-program---academic-year%2c-2021-2022/job
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Garnet Health Medical Center!
Contact Us
Maureen Roche
Manager, Volunteer Services
845-333-0213
Mroch1@garnethealth.org
Jennifer White
Coordinator, Volunteer Services
845-333-0218
jwhite@garnethealth.org
