NewYork-Presbyterian/The Allen Hospital

Overview

The Deadline for Summer Applications is March 31st
Volunteers must commit to 150 hours of service
Summer Volunteers commit to 120 hours of service within 6-8 weeks
There are limited spots available for weekends & evenings
We will contact you only if you will be invited in for an interview

Volunteer Opportunities

Ambulatory Surgery Waiting Area. Volunteers will act as a liaison with family members in the waiting room and keep them informed regarding the patients status. Person must be able to communicate with other units (i.e. recovery rooms, nursing stations, etc.) and be able to obtain status information. Volunteers must then relay information in a professional but compassionate manner to the family.

Available Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Book Cart. Volunteers perform routine clerical and library duties, circulate books, prepare and deliver books to patient areas, shelve books, and respond to patient requests.

Shifts available Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Emergency Department. The volunteer role in the Emergency Department is to enhance the personal dimension of genuine concern and compassion to patients and their families. The volunteer reassures patients and their families that someone is concerned about their emotional and social needs. This has a significant impact on the individuals perception of the ED and hospital experience. The volunteer, through communication, companionship and the use of problem solving techniques, can change what might otherwise be perceived as an insensitive, impersonal environment, to one of compassion and genuine concern. You must be over 18 years of age.

Available daily from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM; 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM; and 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Nursing. Similar to the Emergency Department the volunteers role is to add an additional personal dimension of genuine concern and compassion to patients and their families, improve the quality of care, and to assist the staff as needed in the delivery of care. The volunteer, by letting patients and their families know that someone is concerned about their emotional and physical needs, and is there to assist in finding solutions to their concerns, can have a significant impact on the individuals perception of their hospital experience. Volunteers also provide an invaluable service by assisting the Nursing staff in fulfilling their roles and duties.

Available daily 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM

NYPgreen Sustainability Volunteer The primary responsibility of the NYPgreen volunteer is to support NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital's goal to be to create the safest and healthiest environment for our patients, staff, and community while conserving resources for the future, raising awareness and encouraging participation in these efforts. The volunteer will assist in the education of employees on sustainability, support the work of the Sustainability Council, and prioritize opportunities for sustainability efforts. The ideal candidate is a self-starter able to collaborate effectively to develop plans and work independently to generate results.

Available hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm. Must be at least 18 years old.

Occupational Therapy.

General office assistance at the direction of the office staff. Duties may include answering phones, filing, data entry/light typing, labeling, running errands, etc. Volunteers can also provide assistance to therapist during patient treatments with tasks like: organizing of materials, assist with setup/cleanup, assist with treatment group, arrange transportation by phone, folding towels, sheets, and gowns.

Available Monday through Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Pastoral Care. Volunteers visit patients throughout the hospital and assess the need for a chaplain. Volunteers are required to be good listeners, warm, caring, and concern of patients spiritual needs.

Available daily 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Patient Relations. Volunteers supplement services provided by Patient Relations Staff. Duties include performing clerical tasks, visiting patients and writing up requests, complaints and compliments, running errands, and answering phones. Spanish helpful.

Available Monday through Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Physical Therapy. Clerical duties as answering telephones, photocopying, complete billing forms, tallies recording referrals, updating tags on scheduling boards. Assisting physical therapists with follow up phone (surveys,) confirming appointments, obtaining patient information from the computer. Check in-patients, inform physical therapists that their patients have arrived, assemble patient's folders. Volunteers can also assist Physical Therapists setting up treatment area.

Available Monday through Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Radiology Waiting Area. Volunteers engage with patients and family members. Duties will include explaining hospital procedures, escorting patients to their destinations, putting family members at ease, running errands, and generally serving as a liaison between the waiting room and patient care areas.

Shifts available Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00PM