Please take a few minutes to learn about the volunteer opportunities at the hospital and the special benefits we all derive from giving of ourselves to help others. We are excited to make you a part of the team.
 

Volunteer benefits

  • Discounts in the cafeteria, gift shops and on Inova health and wellness programs
  • Free parking
  • Free annual flu shots
  • Recognition events

Specific requirements by age group

High School Students

  • Be at least 16 years of age on or before the start of the session you’re registering for
  • Must be interested in pursuing a career in healthcare
    • Provide a 250-word written response: Tell us why you would like to volunteer and how this experience connects to your future healthcare career goals. This can include either clinical or nonclinical experiences.
  • Attend an in person information meeting with a parent
  • Commit to all dates outlined for each session (there are no alternative dates offered)
  • As a measure of maturity, all communication is required to come directly from the student
  • Complete and pass a background check
  • Complete 2 rounds of tuberculosis screening OR 1 tuberculosis blood test
  • Provide confirmation of receiving the MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella (Chickenpox), Tdap for Pertussis (Whooping Cough) vaccines OR proof of immunity via titer
  • Receive a flu vaccine (if onboarding during flu season)
  • Attend an orientation session
  • Complete online training
  • Photo ID

College Students & Adults

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Attend a virtual meet and greet session
  • Commit to one, 3 – 4 hour shift per week for a minimum of 6 months
  • Complete and pass a background check
  • Complete 2 rounds of tuberculosis screening OR 1 tuberculosis blood test
  • Provide confirmation of receiving the MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella (Chickenpox), Tdap for Pertussis (Whooping Cough) vaccines OR proof of immunity via titer
  • Receive a flu vaccine (if onboarding during flu season)
  • Attend an orientation session
  • Complete online training
  • Photo ID

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