Hendricks Regional Health - Danville Hospital

Volunteer details

Volunteers at Hendricks Regional Health are a vital part of providing high-quality health care with a personal touch. This diverse team shares a common goal to help others; and their time and dedication are integral to our hospital's mission and values. The Guest & Volunteer Services department is committed to supporting the goals and objectives of other programs and departments by providing compassionate, well-trained and resourceful individuals who provide quality care and customer service. For more information about volunteer opportunities at this hospital, visit the Hendricks Regional Health - Danville Hospital volunteer website.

Volunteer programs

ADULT Volunteer Program; TEEN Volunteer Program

Volunteer placements & services

Clerical - Copying, filing, data entry, answering phones and greeting clients. General time commitment is once a week for four hours; Mail Delivery/Department Runner - Morning and afternoon pick-up and delivery of interoffice mail to various departments. Time commitment is about six hours once a week; Gift Shop - Assist with stocking items, helping customers, operating a cash register and straightening merchandise. General time commitment is once a week for four hours; Copy Center- Copying, collating, stapling and laminating. Shift times are flexible and require a minimum of four hours once a week; Public Interaction- Greet visitors, patient family members and friends entering the hospital. Duties include giving directions and assisting patients and family members as they begin the registration process. Time commitment depends on the specific assignment.

Application process

Here are the steps required to become a Hendricks Regional Health volunteer: Application - can be done securely online; Interview - a 30 to 40 minute interview will be conducted with the director of Guest & Volunteer Services to determine your interests and availability, and to discuss available opportunities; Limited criminal history check; Health assessment including annual flu vaccination unless there is a legitimate medical contraindication (documentation required); Commitment to your volunteer assignment as scheduled for a specified time frame (to be discussed during the interview); Orientation and training - required education that must be completed prior to starting your volunteer opportunity