Winnie Palmer Hospital For Women & Babies

Volunteer details

Volunteer contact email: R-APMCVolunteerServices@orlandohealth.com

Volunteers have always been a vital part of our hospital. The volunteers at Winnie Palmer Hospital play an important role in the hospital’s mission of providing advanced medical care for women and babies through exceptional, heart-felt service in a nurturing, life affirming environment. For more information about volunteer opportunities at this hospital, visit the Winnie Palmer Hospital For Women & Babies volunteer website.

Volunteer programs

Adult Volunteer Program; Teen Volunteer Program

Volunteer placements & services

Antepartum Unit, Central Supply, Clerical and Staff Support, Food and Nutrition, Guest Services/Information Desk, Labor and Delivery Triage, Mother/Baby Nursing Units, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Patient Business/Admitting, Women's Services Nursing Units

Application process

Due to the sensitivity and intensity of issues encountered in a hospital environment, comprehensive testing, training and orientation are provided for each of our applicants. As a result we require a significant commitment from our volunteers. To become part of our team, we ask the following: Be willing to make a commitment to volunteer for a period of six months to one year, and to volunteer three to four hours on the same day each week; Complete the entire application including complete mailing addresses or e-mail addresses for 3 references. One reference should be professional; Submit to a Criminal Background Check and fingerprinting; Visit our Occupational Health Office for TB and drug screening. These screenings will be done at no charge to you; Attend a 3-hour orientation session; Submit to a personal interview with the Volunteer Coordinator. Processing time for applications can take from 3-5 weeks. Once your application has been processed, we will contact you to arrange an appointment for a personal interview. At that time we will discuss an assignment that will be fulfilling for you and meet the needs of our patients and their families.