Volunteers at Newton Medical Center are a valuable part of our excellent health care team. They generously give their time and talents to provide assistance to patients, visitors and staff. They are regularly rewarded with thank you’s for their generous acts of kindness.

Over 270 men, women, and young adults support Newton Medical Center through their volunteer efforts. Service hours exceed 22,000 annually as a result of time given in 25 areas in the hospital, community programs, and fundraising. Senior volunteers, college students and high school students make up the volunteer base. If you are interested in volunteering, READ ON! You can call 770-788-6553 or complete the online form to receive additional information.

The application process for seniors takes approximately one and one half hours and includes and an interview to determine skills, talents and interests. A safely video is part of the orientation. Each person is required to complete an application and a criminal background form. Volunteers attend training annually.

Auxillary Membership
Senior volunteers may choose to join the Auxiliary and pay $10 dues annually. Most volunteers choose to join. Auxiliary members wear the Auxiliary emblem, receive the newsletter and the directory, and are invited to attend the general meetings and awards programs.

Hours of Service
Volunteers are required to have tuberculosis screening annually. Physician’s approval to volunteer may be required in some cases.

JUNIOR VOLUNTEERS
Junior Volunteers are high school students ages 14 to 18 who participate in the eight-week summer program. Applications are available in January each year and are due in the volunteer office by April 12. Students are interviewed, selected, and placed according to their years of service and departmental needs. They are required to serve four hours twice a week for six of the eight weeks. A mandatory orientation takes place during the first week of summer break based on Newton County Schools schedule. Dates vary, but are listed on the application each year. The program ends each year with an awards program conducted by the students.

COLLEGE STUDENTS
College Students may apply and attend orientation three times annually. Students must register for the orientation class at least a week in advance. Tuberculosis screening is the responsibility of the student. A copy of the results taken within four weeks of applying to volunteers must be submitted at orientation. Dates for 2004 are June 6 and September 13 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Uniforms
All volunteers are required to wear an approved uniform that can be purchased in the Volunteer Office. Uniform costs vary from $18-$22. This does not include slacks, shoes, etc.

Benefits
Volunteers learn new skills and keep the present ones alive. As a general rule, Volunteers are healthier, happier, and more vital due to their involvement. Complimentary meals are enjoyed on the days of service.

Directions to the Volunteer Office
The Volunteer Services Office is located on Mill Street, one street to the west of the hospital. On Highway 278, turn south on Mill Street at First Nation Bank. Look for the Volunteer Services sign just across from the First Nation Bank Corporate Center located at 4159 Mill Street.

Volunteer Services Office
Martha Taylor, CDVS
Phone: 770.788.6553
E-mail: mtaylor@newtonmedical.com
Fax: 770.788.0358

If you are interested in becoming a Junior Volunteer for 2007. Please print and fill out the application below:   College Application