Volunteers are a vital part of daily life at Blue Hill Memorial Hospital. Every time a volunteer steps through our doors, he or she makes a difference by donating time, energy and talents to the Hospital and the patients we serve. We are grateful for all they do and for their willingness to lend a hand!

The opportunities are rewarding, enjoyable and a great way to meet new people. Strong bonds are often formed between volunteers, patients and staff and many of our volunteers have formed lasting friendships that have enriched their lives. Each year, BHMH shows its appreciation for volunteer efforts by hosting a special recognition event to honor volunteers for their years of service and hours donated to the hospital.

Junior Volunteer Program

Each summer, Blue Hill Memorial Hospital offers a Junior Volunteer Program. BHMH is committed to acquainting area youth with the health care field and believes this provides students with an ideal opportunity to gain "real life" experience.

The volunteer program runs from late June to mid-August and is open to high school students from the ages of 14 - 18. Junior volunteers are asked to commit up to eight hours of time per week. Duties assigned to students may include assisting with discharging patients, "runners" delivering messages, help with mailings, filing, answering the telephone, gardening, and working in the cafeteria on the tray line and cash register, depending on needs and interest. All volunteers receive orientation prior to beginning volunteer work. The deadline for application to the Junior Volunteer Program is June 15.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer opportunities at Blue Hill Memorial Hospital – for both adults and students are available throughout the Hospital. We make every effort to provide our volunteers with meaningful assignments. Examples of the various opportunities available include:

• Ambulatory Surgical Unit (escort patients, answer phones, run errands)
• Cafeteria (serve food, act as cashier)
• Community Relations (help with mailings, special events)
• Health Information Management (filing, chart assembly and delivery)
• Human Resources (collate packets, photocopying, filing)
• Patient Care (collate packets, patient activities)
• Rehabilitation (filing, photocopying, answer phones, run errands)

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer at Blue Hill Memorial Hospital or learning more about our programs, please contact Community Relations at 374-3404. We would love to have you on our team!