Volunteer at Stamford Hospital
Stamford Hospital's volunteer program is designed to enhance the patient experience through added comfort and convenience. It also offers individuals from the community the chance to donate their time in a fulfilling and meaningful way.
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"I get great satisfaction from volunteering at Stamford Hospital - I consider it a privilege to do so. I interact with doctors, nurses, technicians and the rest of the hospital staff…and we're all working to deliver the kind of care patients, their relatives, and friends expect when coming here for treatment."
- David Bell, Hospital Volunteer recently honored for acquiring 15,000 hours of service.
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As a Planetree hospital, Stamford Hospital is committed to personalizing the healthcare experience for both patients and their families, and volunteers are an important part of our mission. Volunteers are mentored and guided by hospital staff and our commitment is to ensure that each volunteer is well-matched and well-recognized for their individual strengths and talents. Stamford Hospital provides a broad selection of volunteer opportunities that fit today's busy lifestyles while at the same time maintaining a focus on the needs of our patients.
There are a variety of volunteer opportunities at the hospital for both adults and teenagers and they are updated on a regular basis. There's a fit for everyone!
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities
View our current list of adult opportunities here.
Patient & Family Hospitality Areas
- Assist patients and staff on patient units
- Assist staff with registering patients
- Greet and direct patients and family members
- Aid patients both pre and post surgery
- Offer patients the comfort of human touch
Administrative Areas
- Assist visitors with navigating the hospital
- Field phone inquiries
- Help with project work and data entry in various departments
There are also annual events that require volunteer assistance over the course of the year. These events include, but are not limited to: Paint the Town Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness, Hope in Motion, Take Heart, Flu Campaign, American Diabetes/Heart Walk, and other school and community health fairs.
Please contact us regarding these opportunities.
How to Apply
Adult Volunteers
The first step to joining the Stamford Hospital team is to fill out our volunteer application forms or by calling the Volunteer Resources Department. The application also includes a health and background check. After we receive your application, we will review your information and, if there is an open position that's a good fit, contact you to set up an interview. All new volunteers are required to attend an orientation session, which takes place monthly.
Download Adult Volunteer Application packet
Junior Volunteer Opportunities
- Sunshine Team
- Playing an instrument or sharing other talents
- Administrative work in various departments (Finance, Marketing, and others)
- Working in patient care units
- Helping with community events and fundraisers
Junior Volunteers (14-18 years of age)
Stamford Hospital welcomes students ages 14 and older who are interested in volunteering in a professional medical environment to apply for our Junior Volunteer Fall/Spring/Summer Program.
To be considered, all volunteers are required to complete 50 hours of service. This can be completed during a school year or 25 hours for two summers, with a minimum of two (2) hours on a weekly schedule. This is required upon issuing any recommendations. In addition, each applicant is expected to submit a typed, 150-word essay that explains why he/she wants to volunteer and also illustrates the qualities that make the applicant an exceptional candidate for the Junior Volunteer Program.
Junior volunteers will need to read the junior volunteer information packet and fill out the application forms. Junior volunteer orientations are held twice annually, in June and in October.
Download Junior Volunteer Application Packet
Junior Volunteer Coordinator
203.276.7358
Benefits
Aside from becoming part of the hospital family, there are other benefits to joining our volunteer team, including:
- Discounted membership to the Health & Fitness Institute during your volunteer tenure
- Free Flu shots
- Participation in events and lectures sponsored by Stamford Hospital
- Letters of reference
- Opportunities to join hospital committees
- Participation in the employee credit union
Placement
Placement as a volunteer is based on skills, interests and availability. All volunteer positions are subject to an assessment period and the satisfaction of the department and the volunteer. Acceptance and placement as a volunteer is not guaranteed to any applicant. Those who are not suited to the health care environment at Stamford Hospital, or whose availability and interests are not compatible with our needs will be referred to other agencies.
Contact Us
If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact the Stamford Hospital Volunteer Service Department.
Stamford Hospital Volunteer Services Department
PO Box 9317
30 Shelburne Road
Stamford, CT 06904-9317
Adult Volunteer Info: 203.276.7521
Junior Volunteer Info: 203.276.7358
Fax: 203.276.6121