Frederick Memorial Hospital

Volunteer details

Volunteer contact email: vol@fmh.org

Volunteers may still be in high school or college. They may be men or women retired after a long career. They may be parents who want to stay at home with their children but still keep up with the career world. They may need to fill the void left in their lives after the loss of a loved one. Each month, hundreds of caring individuals come to Frederick Regional Health System to volunteer. They assist patients who are arriving at, and departing from the hospital, greet and direct visitors, staff the Gift Shop or the Select Seconds Thrift Shop, deliver flowers and reading material, and so much more. And while it may appear they are helping others by volunteering, they are also helping themselves. Research shows that volunteering improves your health in many ways - emotionally, and even physically. Volunteering also improves self-esteem, helps develop empathy for the problems of others, affirms personal values, and aids in personal development. Volunteering helps you feel connected to your community, and is a great opportunity to meet new people. For more information about volunteer opportunities at this hospital, visit the Frederick Memorial Hospital volunteer website.