Overlook Medical Center (Atlantic Health System), Summit, Union County

Student Volunteer at Overlook Medical Center

Summit hospital accepts student volunteers age 14 and over for a minimum of four hours of service each week.

Can I do this

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Minimum age is 14
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You can come without a guardian
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Guardian waiver
Not stated
A background check is needed
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Orientation / Training Required
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Car
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Hours per shift

Schedule

Ongoing

Format

In person

Service hours are not confirmed

Not stated. Ask them before you start.

About this role

What you would do

Messenger: deliver flowers, gifts and charts, escort visitors and accompany patients to appointments
Emergency Department: serve as a patient liaison, helping patients and visitors in the ED
Gift Shop: work the cash register or arrange merchandise displays at the Gift Shop & Bloom
Information Desk: assist callers and visitors in person and over the phone
Mealtime Assistance: set up trays, open food packages and help patients who need light feeding support
Delirium Prevention Bedside Companion: visit adult patients at the bedside with therapeutic activities and company
Music Therapy: provide piano and guitar music for visitors and guests in the main hospital lobby
Soothing Paws Dog Therapy: bring a certified therapy dog to designated areas of the hospital

Overlook Medical Center in Summit is a busy hospital where volunteers handle the non-clinical side of patient care. The work puts students in front of patients, families and staff on every shift, so a calm and friendly manner matters. Volunteers are asked for four consecutive hours a week and at least one year of service.

Call 908-522-2099

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