At University Healthcare, we are fortunate to benefit from a dedicated group of men and women who volunteer their time in support of our mission to improve the health and well-being of Eastern Panhandle residents by providing high-quality health and wellness services, expanding access to care, and participating in the education and training of healthcare professionals.
To participate in our Volunteer Program individuals must:
- Be at least 18 years of age and commit to a minimum of four (4) hours of volunteer service each week
- Have satisfactory response from personal references/background check as required
- Attend a mandatory education class (4.5 hours), as well as complete a health evaluation performed by the hospital’s employee health nurse
- Meet the physical demands for volunteer positions, including having the physical ability, flexibility and endurance to be able to perform all duties of the assigned position, as well as having the capability to stand and walk for a typical 4-hour volunteer shift
- At Jefferson Medical Center, volunteers also serve as members of the Auxiliary and are asked to contribute $5 in annual dues
- To request a Volunteer Application, contact the Marketing Department at 304-264-1223. The application, which will be mailed to your home address, allows you to select the particular hospital (Berkeley Medical Center or Jefferson Medical Center) in which you would like to volunteer.
Once your completed application has been received and satisfactory reference checks have been completed, you will be contacted to schedule an interview with your preferred hospital’s volunteer coordinator, as positions become available.
More Information:
The Auxiliary of Berkeley Medical Center
Through a variety of fundraisers and special events, The Auxiliary of Berkeley Medical Center, works year round to raise money to benefit patient care services at Berkeley Medical Center. The Auxiliary meets the second Monday of each month in Berkeley Medical Center’s 8th Floor Classroom. For information on joining The Auxiliary of Berkeley Medical Center, contact the University Healthcare Marketing Department at 304-264-1223.
Berkeley Medical Center’s Chaplaincy Program
Berkeley Medical Center has a pool of volunteer clergy who serve the hospital in addition to their parish duties. On a rotating schedule, chaplains are on-call for patients and their families to provide many services, including Holy Communion, Holy Baptism, or counseling. For more information on the Volunteer Chaplaincy Program at Berkeley Medical Center, call 304-264-1223.
Jefferson Medical Center Auxiliary
At Jefferson Medical Center, volunteers also serve as members of the Auxiliary. The group hosts numerous events throughout the year to raise funds to benefit patient care services at Jefferson Medical Center. The Jefferson Medical Center Auxiliary meets the fourth Wednesday of each month in the Medical Center’s First Floor Conference Room.
Junior Volunteer Program
A Junior Volunteer Program for teens, ages 14 ‒18, is available during the summer months at both Berkeley Medical Center and Jefferson Medical Center. Applications for the program are available in the spring at area high school counselor offices or interested teens may contact the Marketing Department, at 304-264-1223.