Down East Community Hospital

Volunteer details

Volunteers are an important part of Down East Community Hospital’s mission to improve the overall health and well being of the community. Whether you have two hours a week or two days a week, we encourage you to consider volunteering and contribute to the caring, compassionate quality care we provide. For more information about volunteer opportunities at this hospital, visit the Down East Community Hospital volunteer website.

Volunteer placements & services

Listen and respond to the needs of patients and visitors; Answer phones and greet visitors; Assist our Auxiliary in their gift shop; Knit or quilt for our Pastoral Care and Obstetrics Departments; Lend a hand to office personnel; Support special events

Application process

Complete a brief application; Interview with the Volunteer Services Department; Provide immunization records or if unable, the Hospital can provide a simple blood test; Complete the volunteer orientation