South Miami Hospital

Volunteer details

Contact name: Wania Macellaro

Volunteer contact email: SMHVols@baptisthealth.net

South Miami Hospital’s warm environment and focus on patient care and customer service makes it a great place to volunteer your time. Our volunteers work at the information desk, in nursing units, at the Gift Shop and in various departments throughout the hospital. Volunteering is a wonderful way to learn new job skills, meet new people and feel good about helping others. For more information about volunteer opportunities at this hospital, visit the South Miami Hospital volunteer website.

Volunteer programs

Adult Volunteers; College Volunteer Program; Teen Volunteer Program

Application process

Adult Volunteer: Complete and submit an application; Schedule an interview with South Miami Hospital Volunteer Services; Attend an orientation session; Provide one reference letter; Consent to a background check; Be able to speak and read basic English; Complete a self study; Be tested for tuberculosis; Receive an influenza vaccination; Commit to work a minimum of 2 to 4 consecutive hours per week, always on the same day and time, for at least 6 months. College Student Volunteer: Complete and submit an application; Attend an orientation session and be interviewed to determine availability and areas of interest; Provide one reference letter from a teacher, college advisor, or employer; Consent to a background check; Be able to speak and read basic English; Complete a self study; Be tested for tuberculosis; Agree to receive an influenza vaccination; Commit to work a minimum of 2 to 4 consecutive hours per week, always on the same day and time; Teen Volunteer: Complete and submit an application; Schedule an interview with SMH Volunteer Services; Write an essay explaining why you want to become a Teen Volunteer at SMH; Provide a Reference Letter from a teacher, coach or school counselor; Attend an Orientation session and complete a Self-Study; Have a parent or legal guardian sign the Parental Permission to volunteer; Have an annual Tuberculin Skin test and flu vaccination (if working between October to March); Provide a copy of Birth Certificate; Be able to speak and read basic English; Commit to work once a week (Monday to Friday from 4 to 7pm, or weekends) for 3 consecutive hours, always on the same day and time, if in the After School Program, or according to the minimum requirements specified on the Summer Program.