Thank you for your interest in volunteering at United General. There are many ways to get involved and we will work with you to find a role that aligns with your skills and interests.
Opportunities include (but are not limited to):
Patient Greeters
Welcome patients as they enter the hospital, give them directions, and answer questions. Assist front desk with clerical tasks if needed.
Gift Nook Cashier
Assist in running the gift shop. This position includes customer service, cash handling and some merchandising.
Café Volunteer
Volunteer in the hospital café and kitchen! Assist with dining room cleaning, restock, and perform simple kitchen tasks. Work with café manager on special projects if desired.
Patient Ambassador
Visit with patients to offer a listening ear in an effort to assure that patient questions and concerns are addressed.
Canine Partners
Volunteer handlers and their canines provide emotional support, encouragement, stress relief and entertainment for patients and staff throughout the medical center. Position requires Therapy Animal Team registration through Pet Partners.
SHIBA Volunteer
Provide free, unbiased information about health care coverage and access. Advise services for evaluation, planning and using health insurance, including public health programs. Training provided.
Volunteer Chaplains
Provide direct spiritual care for patients, families and PeaceHealth caregivers across the continuum of care. Chaplains promote healing of body, mind and spirit through direct care and advocacy for the spiritual and emotional needs of those whom they seek to serve.
Volunteer Musicians
Provide calming and soothing music for patients, families and staff as a way of reducing stress, tensions, and anxieties.
Comfort Cart/Art Cart Volunteers
Maintain and assist patients with using our comfort item cart and/or art cart in various departments around the hospital.
Unit Volunteers
Volunteer in one of our care units including our rehab clinic, emergency department, surgical department and cancer center. Assist caregivers and patients in the assigned unit through cleaning, running errands, and simple tasks.