Trinitas in Elizabeth accepts teen volunteers age 15 and older with a downloadable application and a three month weekly commitment.
Can I do this
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Minimum age is 15
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You can come without a guardian
A guardian waiver is needed
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Background check
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Orientation / Training Required
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Car
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Schedule
Ongoing
Format
In person
Service hours are not confirmed
Not stated. Ask them before you start.
About this role
What you would do
Patient Care: transporting patients, escort service, and comforting and entertaining patients
Information Desk: give visitors information and assistance as needed
Surgical Waiting Room: offer families coffee, tea, reading materials and games
Hospital Elder Life Program: keep older patients oriented and encourage eating, fluids and calm surroundings
Clerical and computer help in Administration, Finance, the Library, Public Relations and the Laboratory
Support Services in Building Management, Dietary, Warehouse and Transportation
Community Outreach: assist at health fairs and screening programs
Placements include the Gift Shop, Emergency Room, Pediatric Clinic, Physical Therapy and Nursing Units
Trinitas Regional Medical Center is a full service hospital in Elizabeth and part of RWJBarnabas Health. Teen volunteers are placed in a department based on hospital need and their own interest. Some roles put teens next to patients and families, and others are behind the scenes. Elder Life volunteers get specific training for each patient's plan of care.