William W Backus Hospital

Volunteer details

Volunteer contact email: backus.volunteers@hhchealth.org

Volunteers contribute nearly 40,000 hours to the Backus Hospital on an annual basis. Will you consider joining us and make a valuable contribution to your community? We have a variety of volunteer roles with and without patient contact for qualified candidates. For more information about volunteer opportunities at this hospital, visit the William W Backus Hospital volunteer website.

Volunteer programs

Adult Volunteer Program; Junior Volunteer Bridge Program (High School Students)

Volunteer placements & services

Ambulatory Medical Care; Cancer Boutique; Communications; Center for Healthcare Integration; Development Office; Emergency Department; Endocrinology; Escort Office; Food and Nutrition; Gift Shop; Information Desk; Medical Records; Pain Management; Patient Representative; Pharmacy; Registration; Rehabilitation Services - Clerical; Same Day Surgery - Reception / Clerical; Sterile Processing; Therapeutic Activity Cart; Volunteer and Guest Services Office

Application process

Adult - To Apply, You Can: Download the Application for Adult Volunteer. When your completed application has been received by the Volunteer and Guest Services Office, we will call you to arrange an interview. Summer Junior Volunteer Bridge Program - The applicant completes the Junior Volunteer application form in full. Be sure a parent or guardian also signs this application, giving the hospital permission to contact your school reference. Attach a copy of your student ID. Acceptance into our program is very competitive. We regret that we are only able to offer interviews up to 50 applicants. Proof of your first and second MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccinations, Proof of your first and second varicella (chickenpox) inoculations, titer, or physician-documented date of disease.