Volunteer Services

A terrific opportunity for the ultimate “people” person to assist the public by escorting and directing patients, families and guests entering the hospital. Volunteers work alongside Guest Services employees and escort patients to their appointments and help them navigate the hospital. Particularly good fit for outgoing individuals.

Qualifications: Must be able to walk extensively and push wheelchairs. Ability to navigate throughout the hospital.

Minimum age: 14

Hours needed: 6-9 a.m.; 9a.m.-Noon; Noon to 3 pm Monday-Friday

Skills: Greet patients and guests, work closely with staff

Serve coffee and snacks—along with a dollop of comfort—to guests in hospital waiting areas. The perfect role for a “know-no-strangers” person who is comfortable extending hospitality to any and all. All donations to the cart support our Youth Volunteer scholarship fund.

Qualifications: Warm and engaging personality. Must be able to walk extensively and push a snack cart. Ability to navigate throughout the hospital.

Minimum age: 14

Hours needed: 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday

Skills: Operate coffee machine

If you like to walk, this is the role for you! Escort family members to see their loved ones before and after surgery. Volunteers will get their steps in as they accompany guests through corridors from the waiting room to the surgery unit.

Qualifications: Warm and engaging personality. Must be able to walk extensively and push a wheelchair. Ability to navigate through the surgical floor.

Minimum age: 14

Hours needed: 6-9 a.m.; 9a.m.- Noon; Noon-3 p.m.; 3-5p.m. Monday-Friday

Skills: Extensive walking, light conversation.

An exciting retail opportunity to work with patients, visitors and staff. Assist customers with selecting merchandise, stock and straighten shelves and display areas; Water fresh plants in the flower cooler.

Qualifications: Must be able to stand, walk and kneel for long periods of time

Minimum age: 18

Hours needed: Mornings, Afternoons, Evenings Monday-Friday.

Skills: Greet customers, stock and deliver flowers and supplies.

Within the comforting and cheerful environment of the Pediatrics playroom, volunteers work with children and families individually or in small groups under the direction of the Child Life Specialist (CLS). Volunteers also interact with bedridden children, participate in appropriate play as well as arts and crafts with patients; relay information to the clinical care team and help plan, prepare and conduct playroom activities, special projects, events and parties, etc.

Qualifications: Must be able to interact easily with children; must be able to kneel, if necessary, to entertain children.

Minimum age: 18

Hours needed: 9a.m.-Noon; 1-4p.m. Monday-Friday.

Skills: Comfortable with children in the play area and at bedside; patient activities; Interact with parents.

An opportunity for pet lovers and their certified animal to spread sunshine in the hospital. Pet Partner volunteers will visit approved areas and spend time with patients, families and staff.

Qualifications: Must have proof of Pet Partner certification. Must be able to control pet during visits and interact easily with patients. Warm bedside manner.

Minimum age: 18

Hours needed: Monday-Friday

Skills: Control pet. Interact warmly with patients, visitors and staff.

This adult respite room is available for immediate family members and guests of hospitalized children. The Family Room is located on the 14th floor of Roanoke Memorial Hospital next to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. It provides a home-like setting where families can relax without leaving the hospital, and volunteers are crucial in ensuring this room is a restful and peaceful environment for our guests. The Family Room is open only when a trained volunteer is present. Duties include welcoming and registering guests, answering phones, providing a friendly and support atmosphere and maintaining a clean and orderly room.

Qualifications: Must be able to sit, assist patients checking in for procedures and accurately convey information between medical staff and families. Must be able to interact supportively with family members and guests during periods of stress.

Minimum Age: 18

Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week

Skills: Friendly, caring personality and communication.

A terrific opportunity for the ultimate “people” person to assist the public by escorting and directing patients, families and guests entering the hospital. Volunteers work alongside Guest Services employees and direct patients to their appointments and help them navigate the hospital. Particularly good fit for outgoing individuals.

Qualifications: Must be able to walk extensively and push wheelchairs. Ability to navigate throughout the hospital.

Minimum age: 14

Hours needed: 9a.m.-Noon; Noon to 3 pm Monday-Friday

Skills: Greet patients and guests, work closely with staff

Make and serve coffee—along with a dollop of comfort—to hospital guests in the lobby. The perfect role for a “know-no-strangers” person who is comfortable extending hospitality to any and all.

Qualifications: Warm and engaging personality.

Minimum age: 14

Hours needed: 7-11a.m. Monday-Friday

Skills: Operate coffee machine; Handling money to make change

An opportunity for pet lovers and their certified animal to spread sunshine in the hospital. Pet Partner volunteers will visit approved areas and spend time with patients, families and staff.

Qualifications: Must have proof of Pet Partner certification. Must be able to control pet during visits and interact easily with patients. Warm bedside manner.

Minimum age: 18

Hours needed: Monday-Friday

Skills: Control pet. Interact warmly with patients, visitors and staff.

Serve as host to patients and families in the waiting area, located on the first floor of Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital. Escort patients and family members back to triage area.

Qualifications: Firm but compassionate personality.

Minimum age: 18

Hours needed: Monday-Friday

Skills: Greet patients and visitors, work closely with staff

Serve coffee and snacks—along with a dollop of comfort—to guests in hospital waiting areas. The perfect role for a “know-no-strangers” person who is comfortable extending hospitality to any and all.

Qualifications: Warm and engaging personality. Must be able to walk extensively and push a snack cart. Ability to navigate throughout the hospital.

Minimum age: 14

Hours needed: Monday-Friday

Skills: Operate coffee machine

A terrific opportunity for the ultimate “people” person to assist the public by escorting and directing patients, families and guests entering the hospital. Volunteers work alongside Guest Services employees and direct patients to their appointments and help them navigate the hospital. Particularly good fit for outgoing individuals.

Qualifications: Must be able to walk extensively and push wheelchairs. Ability to navigate throughout the hospital.

Minimum age: 14

Hours needed: Monday-Friday

Skills: Greet patients and guests, work closely with staff

An opportunity for pet lovers and their certified animal to spread sunshine in the hospital. Pet Partner volunteers will visit approved areas and spend time with patients, families and staff.

Qualifications: Must have proof of Pet Partner certification. Must be able to control pet during visits and interact easily with patients. Warm bedside manner.

Minimum age: 18

Hours needed: Monday-Friday

Skills: Control pet. Interact warmly with patients, visitors and staff.

Carilion's Youth Volunteer Program: Summer of Service invites local students ages 14-18 to make a difference, build confidence, and explore careers in healthcare through meaningful volunteer experiences. 

Over 6-8 weeks from June through August, participants serve alongside staff and adult volunteers at:

• Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
• Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital
• Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
• Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital

Along the way, students gain valuable real-world experience, develop social skills, and build lasting friendships.

Interested in learning more? 

Join our virtual information session on Tuesday, February 24 at 7 p.m. This session is mandatory for first-year students interested in applying. Parents and guardians are encouraged to attend.

RSVP here