Volunteer Services

Why volunteer?

The Nash Health Care Systems Volunteer Auxiliary’s mission is to help assure that patients have a positive and nurturing experience by giving of themselves with compassion while also contributing to the well-being of staff and physicians.

As volunteers, we play a vital role in our organization. Whether delivering flowers to patients, performing clerical duties, working in the gift shop, escorting patients or just giving a smile to someone, volunteers are a critical component of health care. 

Why not join us in making a positive impact on our community?

What do volunteers do?

Many times, the only thing it takes to make a positive impact on someone is a kind word or a smile. In addition, we have several service area opportunities at various locations throughout the hospital. Service area opportunities include, but are not limited to:

• receptionist duties
• classroom set-up
• cleaning equipment
• clerical duties
• giving tours
• delivering mail and flowers to patients
• greeting families and giving directions
• serve customers through the Volunteer Auxiliary’s Gift Shop
• distribute donated magazines to waiting areas of the hospital
• staff / family liaison
• patient discharge
• filing and copying

Nash Health Care Systems Volunteer Benefits

Because we appreciate the hard work that our volunteers do, we offer them several benefits that include:

• free meals in our cafeteria or snack bar for every four hours worked
• a Volunteer Recognition Banquet held once a year
• awards pins
• Free Wellness Program, including lab work and health screenings
• Discounts for you and your spouse at the NHCS fitness center
• Free annual TB skin testing
• Free flu shots annually
• Free educational opportunities
• Use of the medical library
• Employee / volunteer Christmas Banquet
• Annual employee / volunteer picnic
• Annual Chili fest
• Annual February Freeze (where you can make your own sundae)
• Annual Volunteer Appreciation Week, including meals and gifts
• Volunteer smocks provided while on duty and available for purchase
• State hospital volunteer conference
• Opportunities to enhance job skills
• Reference letters
• Opportunities for junior volunteers to apply for scholarships.

Nash Health Care Systems Volunteer Services Department