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Volunteer Opportunities

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Volunteer restrictions related to COVID-19

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, some volunteer roles may be temporarily altered or unavailable.

Junior, high school and college volunteers are not being accepted at this time.

The observation / shadowing program managed by Volunteer Services is currently suspended.

For more information, please reach out to the Volunteer Services team member for your specific facility listed below.

Be a volunteer at Ballad Health, and make a difference.

Through serving patient needs, assisting team members and directing visitors, volunteers of all ages have donated many hours, talents and gifts to Ballad Health.

Our volunteers play an important role in a variety of departments, including business offices, reception desks, gift shops, blood banks, critical care units and many others.

Why volunteer?

As a volunteer, you will provide comfort to patients, their family members and team members.

You’ll also form lasting bonds. In fact, our volunteers often say serving in our hospitals helps them develop a greater sense of purpose and appreciation.

Who can volunteer?

Our volunteers include people from different backgrounds and ages – everyone from high school and college students, senior citizens, retirees, members of churches, civic clubs and business groups and people who work in other fields but have a commitment to their community and want to help.

When and how often?

Volunteers are needed seven days a week during mornings, afternoons and evenings.

Most adult volunteers give between four and 12 hours per week. We ask that you commit at least four hours per week, if possible.

What types of volunteer positions are available?

A variety of volunteer opportunities are available throughout Ballad Health facilities; however, not all positions will be options at each facility.

Volunteer roles include:

  • Navigator
  • Gift shop volunteer
  • Courtesy shuttle driver
  • Information desk host
  • Patient ambassador
  • Waiting area assistant
  • Cookie baker – and many others

We also have student volunteer programs for:

To find opportunities throughout Ballad Health, please see our open volunteer positions.

After your application has been accepted, a coordinator at the facility you wish to serve can tell you about specific needs and help you make the best match.

Special programs

In addition to the roles noted above, Ballad Health offers special volunteer programs such as:

How do I apply?

  1. Determine where you’d like to volunteer – whether a specific hospital or special program.
  2. Go to our Volunteer Opportunities listings to find what opportunities are currently available.
  3. Complete an online application for the position’s location below and follow instructions for submitting.
  4. You will receive an e-mail with further instructions. If you do not provide an e-mail address, you will be contacted by phone within one to two weeks.

Locations

Specific adult volunteer opportunities are available at the following locations.

Tennessee

Virginia

For more information about Ballad Health volunteer opportunities, please contact the appropriate facility leader listed above.