My Experience Volunteering in a Hospital

Hi guys! This video outlines my basic experience volunteering in a hospital. I hope you enjoy it!

[@elishaslater1706]

The only downside to this particular application process-Hospital volunteering- is that it is VERY competitive. Many times, Interviews, orientations, reviews of availability, tests, and lots of paperwork is required. This is especially for the bigger, newer hospitals such as the one I am applied to.

[@cultfan5227]

Thank you for your hard work Emily. I'm a retired RN working as a volunteer in the ER at a Tampa Bay area hospital - very rewading.

[@cultfan5227]

*rewarding

[@UrbanSipfly]

I am a recent graduate from a Medical Administration Assistant program w/o any medical front office experience, and have decided the best way for me to accrue much needed front office skills is for me to volunteer at my local trauma center (Harborview Medical Center)...Also what better way to get acquainted with the medical practice at a volunteer pace of speed...I even got the chance to baby sit. I know that baby sitting has little to nothing to do with front desk - but hey, let's not forget that babies are customers too.

[@jessicamaisie9939]

How do you get over nerves before a shift? I have my first volunteering shift today (I did a job shadowing last week) and I am so nervous because I am a very anxious person. It's really exciting but talking to patients and/or their family members is nearly terrifying. I have always wanted to be a surgeon because I want to help people on a deep physical level but I have never ever been a confident person, especially talking to strangers.

[@jessicamaisie9939]

I am working in the emergency department

[@faithcalhoun6877]

Jessica Maisie how was it? I’m considering doing this now

[@thewindgamer2607]

how did it go? 👀 I also get nervous when talking to strangers

[@jessicabarbosa5426]

I been wanting to volunteer in a hospital for the longest, I think I'm actually going to start. I really want the experience to help me figure out what I want to do but I for sure want to be in a hospital.

[@1592jello]

+Jessica Barbosa Great idea! That was my thought process, it will definitely give you a good idea of the different roles in the hospital

[@isaiahdavis3542]

I volunteered as a escort but then I got an amazing opportunity to volunteer in the post anesthesia care unit.

[@mevaser770]

+Isaiah Davis thats what I'm looking to volunteer in too

[@isaiahdavis3542]

+mevaser770 It'll be very fun and interesting. You'll see a lot.

[@mevaser770]

thanks. Do they allow night volunteers?

[@obgojbmjbnihjvbihybg]

Awesome video on your experiences! Thank you for sharing!

[@1592jello]

Thats awsome Isaiah! We do runs to the PACU often delivering supplies and such. Do you enjoy it?

[@isaiahdavis3542]

Yes I do! It's a very interesting place to be and you see a lot of stuff in there.

[@TampaBayBucsfan92]

I mean it's good to meet new people and gain new skills along the way, my purpose is to meet new people and make new friends, the reason is a long story. But anyway it's a good way to start getting into the health care field.

[@yumifuentes4381]

frank1992 nicely said. I can relate

[@yumifuentes4381]

Do you have any connections in Miami hospitals in Florida?

[@moreno8900]

love your story btw, very inspiring! :)

[@1592jello]

+helghan21 Thank you :)

[@rowan2747]

thank youuu this was super informative!

[@happynurse1062]

Great video I will be looking into opportunities volunteering in a hospital in my area!

[@1592jello]

+Vegan Nurse So cool! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

[@SovietIVIan]

Thanks for the upload! Good info

[@1592jello]

+SovietIVIan Thanks for the comment!

[@moreno8900]

do you have to wear scrubs if you volunteer? lol just curious

[@1592jello]

+helghan21 I do not wear scrubs when I volunteer. We wear just a navy blue polo and khaki slacks!

[@jvolstad]

I'm a volunteer at my local VA Hospital. I help out in our Hospice as well as extended care. MSG Jim Volstad US Army Retired VA Volunteer Audie Murphy VAMC

[@1592jello]

+jvolstad That's amazing! Thanks for all your service!

[@andiee248]

Hey (: I'm in the same boat right now as you were. I'm a prenursing student who may want to be a PA, and I am starting to volunteer at a nursing unit at Stanford to see what I really want to do. I'm excited but nervous at the same time. Are you still set to be a nurse or did you change your mind to be a PA instead? :D

[@1592jello]

+andiee248 Hello! I somehow missed your comment and I apologize! I am currently 158 days away from graduating nursing school (but who is counting ;)) I love the care that nurses give their patients, they can make or break a hospital stay. But you cannot go wrong with going to PA school either!

[@mevaser770]

Can I stay longer then 4 hours if I like it enough?

[@1592jello]

+mevaser770 I think it all depends on your hospital's volunteer program! I was able tot stay longer if I wanted

[@spoderman15]

Are hospital volunteers generally med students?

[@1592jello]

+Spoder Man The majority of volunteers in my hospital are retired adults and pre-med students.

[@hughferguson9142]

What types of positions can high school students generally volunteer for?

[@smiley8106]

Did you get shadowing opportunities?

[@keelyparker1525]

Did you get paid for volunteering at a hospital ?

[@daniellakayembe]

Keely Parker haha this defeats the purpose of volunteering if you get paid

[@michaelmm5457]

Don't violate HIPAA hahaha

[@1592jello]

Thank you Michael. As an RN, I am very aware of HIPAA and would never violate those laws.