Before You Get Started

• All new volunteers are required to attend an orientation before they can begin volunteering. 
• Orientation includes general information about the Medical Center and training in the psychology of the sick, transporting patients, safety precautions, Medical Center mission statement, infection control, HIPAA, and corporate compliance.
• The complete Information Pack.

Your Health

• Health screenings are a requirement after volunteer orientation is completed. All volunteers must report to the Employee Health Clinic for an evaluation at the time they begin their volunteer services.
• Volunteers must have a T.B. test before beginning and then again annually.
• All volunteers are required to wear a photo I.D. badge issued by the Human Resources Department while on duty at the Medical Center.

Develop Your Skills

• Volunteer opportunities at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center are as diverse as your own interests. All new volunteers will be assigned to a volunteer trainer or department staff member to be trained 2 sessions or until they feel qualified to accept an assignment on their own.
• A 3-month commitment is required.
• Volunteers are expected to volunteer a minimum of 3 ½- 4 hours per week - morning, afternoon, or evening.
• Every effort is made to assign you to the area of your choice. However, priority of assignment will be given on a first come basis and according to need.
• Set hours are 9 am to 12:30 pm, 12:30 pm to 4 pm, and 4 to 7:30 pm, Monday to Sunday.
• 8 pm - midnight shifts are available in the Emergency Department only.
• Exceptions will be made for people who work until 5 pm.

Benefits for Volunteering at the Medical Center

The Medical Center values its volunteers tremendously! As a result, we provide excellent benefits to those who serve. Some of the benefits you will receive as a volunteer:

• Complimentary parking
• Free meal
• Free uniform
• Discount of prescriptions at Medical Center's outpatient pharmacy
• Free flu vaccine
• Pins and awards at annual Award's Recognition event
• Job and school references
• Career exploration
• Much, much, more

The Volunteer Office is open Monday-Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. We are located on the Main Floor of Ardmore Tower on the main campus of the Medical Center. Our office telephone number is 336-713-3514.