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Volunteer at Columbia Regional Hospital

Volunteering for a worthy cause can bring great joy and self-esteem.

If you've ever thought about volunteering, Columbia Regional Hospital is a great place to start. Because it's the full service acute care facility serving mid-Missouri, there are lots of opportunities to choose from. You can volunteer in one of the many areas throughout the hospital -- during the day, in the evening or on the weekends. Whatever is most convenient for your schedule? 

You'll meet all sorts of people, build valuable skills, and have access to employee discounts and free educational programs. 

We rely on volunteers to staff many of our programs and services -- so we need your help. Please don't just think about volunteering, take the first step and do it. We invite you to become a part of our winning team.

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Who Volunteers

Adult Volunteers
You'll be able to work directly with patients and their families. You'll have the opportunity to work independently, with others, with patients, or doing clerical tasks. 

Youth Volunteers
If you're between the ages of 13 and 18, we have volunteer opportunities for you after school, on the weekends or during summer vacation. Students come from all over the area to volunteer at Columbia Regional.

High school students planning a college major in the health care field and meeting certain hours qualifications may apply for the VSO Scholarship.

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Volunteering Benefits 

If you volunteer at Columbia Regional Hospital, you'll receive:

• a free meal pass for the day you volunteer
• access to hospital educational programs, in-services and workshops 
• discount tickets for community activities (i.e. movies, theater) 
• recognition through a special yearly volunteer appreciation event 
• most of all, self-satisfaction

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Volunteer Positions

Blood Pressure/Glucose Screening - The screening program is staffed twice a month by one volunteer licensed R.N. and one clerical volunteer. The R.N. must hold a current license.

Emergency Department - Work as an assistant to the triage nurse or other Emergency\Department staff. Greet patients, compile information on patients, assist family members, run errands and assist nursing personnel. 

Gift Shop - Assist employees or adult volunteers. Stock shelves, price merchandise, operate cash register and assist customers.

ICU Waiting Room Assistants - Assist surgery staff by keeping patients’ families informed of patient’s status.

Information Desk - Welcome patients, visitors and family members to the hospital. Answer phones and give directions along with other volunteers. Computer skills are necessary.

Lab Aide - File pathology reports and specimen slips, type or hand-write envelopes and organize slides. 

Mail Delivery - Pick up, sort and deliver mail to departments throughout the hospital.

Medical Records Assistant – Assist medical record personnel when needed

Messenger - Escort visitors/patients to departments and nursing stations

Patient Visitation - Assist in patient care areas such as:

Medical, Surgical, Orthopedic and Cardiac Care Stations: Work with nurses and nursing assistants to provide care to patients. Pass food trays and water pitchers, make beds, stock shelves, do clerical tasks, visit with patients.

Registration Escort – Escort patients to departments or proper nursing stations for testing or admission.

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How to Volunteer

Volunteer orientation classes are held twice a month. If you're interested in finding out more about volunteering at Columbia Regional Hospital or would like an application sent to you, please contact Volunteer Services at (573) 875-9218. 

If you'd prefer, click on the links below to print out a copy of the application or apply online.

Apply Online

Youth Volunteer Application (for volunteers 13-18 years old)

Standards of Performance (must complete and return with application)

After completing the Volunteer Application fax them to 573-499-6375 or mail them to:

Columbia Regional Hospital Volunteer Services
Attn: Kay Perry
404 Keene Street
Columbia, MO 65201
Phone: (573) 875-9218