Angela Stephens
2041 Georgia Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20060
(202) 865-1470
astephens@huhosp.org
How to Join Us
(When
you are ready to
discuss
volunteering
call (202)
865-1470—the
Office of
Volunteer
Services—to
set up an
interview to
match your
skills and
interests with
current hospital
needs. No
experience is
necessary.
Training will be
provided. After
being accepted
as a volunteer,
you will receive
general
orientation, a
free
tuberculosis
screening,
infection
control training
and specific
training for
their assignment
Volunteering
your time at the
Howard
University
Hospital means
becoming part of
one of the best
hospitals in the
United States.
Volunteering at
HUH also means
making a
meaningful
difference in
the lives of
others. Our team
contributes an
invaluable part
of the care that
we provide. A
variety of
activities is
available to you
as a volunteer.
Some involve
direct contact
with patients;
others involve
working with
families and
visitors, while
still others
occur behind the
scenes. While
performing this
much valued
community
service you will
make new
friends, learn
new skills, and
enjoy other
benefits, but
perhaps the
greatest reward
of all is
personal
satisfaction.
The Mission
- To support hospital staff in providing the ultimate in health care services to the customer
- To introduce prospective health care workers to health careers through observation in the clinical and allied health areas and/or service to the customers
- To provide the Metropolitan community the opportunity to participate in hospital programs
- To serve as liaison between the volunteer community and the administration
- To recruit multi-cultural volunteers
- To ensure that all volunteers are recognized for the services rendered
Requirements
A committed willingness to serve
- Volunteers work a minimum of 100 hours (3 hours per week, between the hours of 8:00A.M. and 8:00 PM., Monday through Sunday)
- Attend volunteer orientation/interview
- Get a physical examination
- Volunteers must provide a notarized parental/guardian letter of consent to participate
- You must wear a designated uniform and identification badge
Areas of Service
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Placement depends upon the need in the departments and/or nursing units as well as your interests and abilities.
Benefits
- Observe and experience careers in health care
- Meal tickets provided
- Free parking
- Participation in hospital wide functions
- Special recognition during National Volunteer Week
- Self-gratification from serving others
- Personal recommendations
