Volunteering at a hospital is not like any other kind of opportunity. As a volunteer you must pass many of the same requirements as our staff. These requirements are established by the Joint Commission (JCAHO) as well as the Department of Public Health and the Center for Disease Control.

The process for becoming a volunteer may take a few weeks. To protect you as well as patients, the following information will need to be completed:

• Criminal Records check (CORI) form (completed at interview.)
• TB Screening (Provided by Occupational Health)
• A copy of your immunizations (Mumps, Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (measles), Chickenpox and Hepatitis B, if applicable.) This information will be reviewed by the Occupational Health office. If you do not have copies of your immunizations, they will help you.
• Reference checks
• Orientation (scheduled after TB is complete.)

A minimum of 40 hours over 6 months is requested for placement. Exceptions may be made for students or with the permission of the department.

Print out and mail us your application today by:

1. Dowloading/opening the Volunteer Application Form (requires Adobe's Acrobat Reader)
2. Printing the form out
3. Filling the form out and mailing it to:

   Robin Kline - Director of Volunteer Services
   Volunteer Services
   30 Locust Street
   P.O. Box 5001
   Northampton MA, 01061