Student Volunteers

Why Volunteer?

At Grundy County Memorial Hospital, we have many opportunities for our student volunteers. From playing games with residents to assisting in Physical Therapy, volunteering offers you a true opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our patients and residents and be connected to a health care environment to explore careers and learn new skills. Volunteering not only helps others...it helps you!

• Volunteering is fun and rewarding.
• Meet new people & make new friends.
• Explore careers in the health care field.
• Receive formal and informal recognition for a "job well-done!"
• Get personal satisfaction from helping others.

Students volunteers need to meet the following requirements:

• At least 14 years of age
• In high school or currently attending college
• Willing to commit to volunteering for a minimum of 2 to 4 hours per week for a minimum of 6 weeks in the summer

Steps to becoming a volunteer:

1. Have a desire to help and become a part of our health care team.
2. Complete a volunteer application (including contact information for 2 personal references).
3. Pass a criminal background and dependent adult/child abuse registry check.
4. Complete an interview with hospital staff.
5. Attend an orientation session.
6. Complete necessary training.
7. Complete TB testing.
8. Receive a seasonal flu shot if volunteering during the school year.

Teen Volunteer Application

Contact: If you are interested in learning more about the Grundy County Memorial Hospital volunteer program, please contact Keely Harken, Communication and Foundation Program Manager (319) 824-4152.