Volunteering

Wondering how you can help your community?

At KVH, we’re focused on creating an exceptional experience for our patients in a compassionate and healing environment. Volunteers are a vital part of that experience.

With a minimal time commitment, volunteers assist our healthcare team and play a special role in providing a warm, personal touch. Being a volunteer is also an opportunity to gain new skills while interacting with patients, families, staff, and fellow volunteers.

You can make a difference!

Volunteer Opportunities:

• Front Lobby Receptionist: Volunteers greet patients and visitors as they enter the hospital and assist with patient way finding.
• Patient Transport: Volunteers assist with escorting patients to their appointments and provide wheelchairs when needed.
• Mail Courier: Volunteers collect and deliver department mail throughout the hospital and clinic.
• Patient and Family Services: Assist the Patient Activity Coordinator with providing activities for the Transitional Care Program.
• Pet Therapy: Volunteers and their qualified dogs provide friendly visits to patients, visitors and staff.
• Spiritual Care: Volunteers provide a caring and compassionate presence to patients and their families.
• Baristas: Barista volunteers staff The Daily Dose Coffee Shoppe and learn how to make the perfect espresso.
• Hospice/Home Health: Volunteers provide visitation, a friendly visit and a compassionate ear to Hospice and Home Health patients.
• Clerical: Volunteers assist with clerical duties such as filing, data entry, mailings, etc.
• Library: Volunteers maintain the Library that is available to staff, patients and visitors.
• Blood Pressure Screenings: Volunteers provide Blood Pressure screenings at special events and health fairs.
• Document Collection Specialist: Volunteers assist with the collection and shredding of confidential documents.
• Patient Quilts: Volunteers make quilts that are gifted to our patients in Acute Care, Emergency Care and Hospice.

Volunteer Rewards:

• Give back to the community
• Be a part of a team that promotes excellence in healthcare
• Interaction with patients, families, staff and fellow volunteers
• Gain experience and new skills
• Have fun and meet new friends

Volunteer Requirements:

• Be willing to volunteer a few hours per week for 6 months
• Be friendly, positive and willing to learn
• Adhere to hospital policy and procedure
• Participate in application process, including health screen, background check, interview and training

To request an application and/or more information, please contact

Crystal ‘Sam’ Counts, Volunteer Manager

Phone: 509.773.1074
Email: scounts@kvhealth.net