Northside Hospital Cherokee

Volunteer details

Contact name: Lori Campbell

Volunteer contact email: Lori.Campbell@northside.com

The Northside Hospital-Cherokee Auxiliary was formed in October of 1961, by seven members of the community. Today the Auxiliary celebrates over 50 years of service. Annually, the auxiliaries 88+ active members volunteer more than 17,000 hours of service, adding a special caring touch as they interact with patients and families throughout the hospital. The Auxiliary is the organization behind the volunteer services at Northside Hospital-Cherokee and a vital part of care the hospital delivers.

Volunteer programs

Adult Volunteering; VolunTeen Program

Volunteer placements & services

Ambassador - First Impressions, VIP - Patient Transport/Discharge/Escort, C.H.I.P (Compassionate Help & Issue Prevention), Golf Cart Shuttle, Gift Shop, Emergency Department Guest Services, Surgical Services Volunteer, 1 East, 2 East or 4th Floor Nurses Station, Patient Access Concierge, Holly Springs Medical Office Building, Towne Lake Medical Office Building, Cherokee Medical Office Building, PALs Program, Mail Service

Application process

Complete the online volunteer application. Download, print and submit the Authorization and Consent for Release of Information documents from First Advantage. You will need to return these signed documents to the Department of Volunteer Services via mail - Northside Hospital Cherokee, Volunteer Services, 450 Northside Cherokee Blvd. Canton, Ga 30115, or dropping them off at our hospital gift shop; email - (Lori.Campbell@ Northside.com) or by dropping them off at the hospital gift shop. Submit the application fee. This fee covers your First Advantage background check, your Employee Health - TB skin tests and your volunteer uniform top. Application fee is $ 40.00. If you are 60 years of age and older your application fee is $ 30.00. Cash or checks are accepted. Checks should be made payable to Northside Cherokee Auxiliary. It is suggested you submit both your authorization forms and application fee together either by mailing them to - Northside Hospital Cherokee, Volunteer Services, 450 Northside Cherokee Blvd. Canton, Ga 30115, or dropping them off at our hospital gift shop. Once the completed application, the Authorization and Consent for Release of Information documents and the application fees are received, Volunteer Services will submit for your background check. Once the background check is complete, you will receive an email from Volunteer Service about scheduling your volunteer interview. This interview allows us to explain the remaining process and determine your areas of interest and appropriate volunteer placement and discuss volunteer orientation. You will be required to complete two rounds of TB skin testing by our Employee Health. This must be done prior to attending orientation. An annual flu shot is also required and can be performed by Employee Health free of charge for volunteers.