Volunteer Needs From: Axe of Service

To become a volunteer at Northern Arizona Healthcare you must apply online and complete our onboarding process. Please look at our website to find our various applications. 

Website: https://www.nahealth.com/volunteer-services/

You can also view our current volunteer assignments and open shifts through this link:

https://www.volgistics.com/od/16931

We encourage all who volunteer in this capacity to sign-up and record your hours through the Axe of Service website in addition to applying through Northern Arizona Healthcare. This allows Northern Arizona University to track and document volunteerism within our community.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Volunteer is responsible for performing volunteer duties as they relate to operational department functions. Always maintains strict confidentiality and discretion according to HIPAA requirements. In addition to the specific accountabilities listed below, all positions are required to demonstrate customer skills, including friendliness, courtesy, responsiveness, and empathy. However, it must be emphasized to all volunteers that patient and volunteer safety is paramount, and that under no circumstances may volunteers substitute for licensed medical professionals.

 Duties may include:

Regular rounding for patient/family comfort and supportAnswer general questionsRounding on patients, multiple times per shift if feasibleProvide company to patients who express interestOffer comfort items (blankets or pillows)Provide reading glasses, puzzle books and newspapersAssist with T.V. and charging phonesWith RN permission only, get water or snacks per patient request.Relay relevant or urgent concerns/needs to MST staff. Keep hallways clearRefill blanket warmerStocking basic supplies in rooms or hallways such as:GlovesEmesis BagsDroplet masks

Volunteer should avoid the following:

Cleaning of patient rooms after discharge or other more extensivehousekeeping tasksVolunteers do not handle complaints or concernsGiving advice or educationMoving or assisting a patient physically, you may push someone in a wheelchair under a nurse's direction.Computer usageMaintaining equipmentAdjusting bed without prior RN permissionAvoid entering isolation precaution roomsArriving for their shift if you have cold or flu symptoms

This role requires that you have a dog and are certified with Pet Partners as a volunteer team.

To become a volunteer at Northern Arizona Healthcare you must apply online and complete our onboarding process. Please look at our website to find our various applications. 

Website: https://www.nahealth.com/volunteer-services/

You can also view our current volunteer assignments and open shifts through this link:

https://www.volgistics.com/od/16931

We encourage all who volunteer in this capacity to sign-up and record your hours through the Axe of Service website in addition to applying through Northern Arizona Healthcare. This allows Northern Arizona University to track and document volunteerism within our community.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Volunteer is responsible for performing volunteer duties as they relate to operational department functions. Always maintains strict confidentiality and discretion according to HIPAA requirements. In addition to the specific accountabilities listed below, all positions are required to demonstrate customer skills, including friendliness, courtesy, responsiveness, and empathy. However, it must be emphasized to all volunteers that patient and volunteer safety is paramount, and that under no circumstances may volunteers substitute for licensed medical professionals.

Duties may include:

Visiting with your therapy dog various areas of the hospital and clinicsProviding joy and comfort to our patients, visitors and staffBeing helpful to visitors for basic general questions and needs

You may not do the following:

Offer education or advicephysically assist visitors or patients

To become a volunteer at Northern Arizona Healthcare you must apply online and complete our onboarding process. Please look at our website to find our various applications. 

Website: https://www.nahealth.com/volunteer-services/

You can also view our current volunteer assignments and open shifts through this link:

https://www.volgistics.com/od/16931

We encourage all who volunteer in this capacity to sign-up and record your hours through the Axe of Service website in addition to applying through Northern Arizona Healthcare. This allows Northern Arizona University to track and document volunteerism within our community.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Volunteer is responsible for performing volunteer duties as they relate to operational department functions. Always maintains strict confidentiality and discretion according to HIPAA requirements. In addition to the specific accountabilities listed below, all positions are required to demonstrate customer skills, including friendliness, courtesy, responsiveness, and empathy. However, it must be emphasized to all volunteers that patient and volunteer safety is paramount, and that under no circumstances may volunteers substitute for licensed medical professionals.

 Duties include:

Playing relaxing music in the following areas:Waiting roomsLobbiesNursing stationsAt the bedside of our patientsChapelKeeping patients company if requested

Volunteer will avoid the following:

Offering education or medical advicePhysically assisting patients

Many patients in our hospitals are dealing with emotional and physical challenges. We would love to receive "Get Well" cards that we can give to each patient to cheer them up and motivate them in their healing journey. This is a volunteer role in which any community member can participate without coming to our campus. Feel free to contact our volunteer services department if you have any questions. 

Donated cards will be given to patients by the volunteers in our comfort rounding role as they visit each room. If you are interested in becoming a comfort rounding volunteer on-site at one of our campuses, please apply online. Volunteer Services |

Please sign-up and record your hours through the Axe of Service website so we can record your efforts. 

If you wish to be added to Northern Arizona Healthcare's list of active volunteers to receive updates, newsletters or other communications feel free to apply online. This is not required for this volunteer role.

Website: https://www.nahealth.com/volunteer-services/

You can also view our current volunteer assignments and open shifts through this link: https://www.volgistics.com/od/16931

Please keep the following in mind when making and donating "Get Well" cards:

Cards can be purchased or homemadeYou can create the cards on your own or organize a group to make many cardsPlease make the cards colorful, fun and upliftingAvoid adding any scents or glitter to the cardsLarge number of cards do not each need an individual envelopeIf able, feel free to list how much time was spent making and mailing the cards. We will incorporate your time spent into our volunteer hours recordYou can drop the cards off at the main entrance of one of our hospitals or mail them to:Volunteer Services, 269 S. Candy Ln., Cottonwood, AZ 86326

Many patients in our hospitals are dealing with emotional and physical challenges. We would love to receive NEW or NEWLY home-made blankets, small pillows, beanies or scarves to donate to our patient to cheer them up and motivate them in their healing journey. This is a volunteer role in which any community member can participate without coming to our campus other than to drop off the donation. Feel free to contact our volunteer services department if you have any questions. 

Donated textiles will be given to patients by the volunteers in our comfort rounding role as they visit each room. If you are interested in becoming a comfort rounding volunteer on-site at one of our campuses, please apply online. Volunteer Services |

Please sign-up and record your hours through the Axe of Service website so we can record your efforts. 

If you wish to be added to Northern Arizona Healthcare's list of active volunteers to receive updates, newsletters or other communications feel free to apply online. This is not required for this volunteer role.

Website: https://www.nahealth.com/volunteer-services/

You can also view our current volunteer assignments and open shifts through this link: https://www.volgistics.com/od/16931

Please keep the following in mind when making and donating textiles:

All donations must be brand-new or made from unused materials. If you have used items you wish to donate, please give them to local thrift stores or organizations that assist those in need.Cotton or similar materials are preferred as they hold up better in our industrial washing machines. Knitted and crocheted items are also accepted but may be more easily damaged. Blankets are either given to patients or cleaned and reused in our Special Care Nursery. If Nursery donations show signs of wear they may be given to families in need.We do not accept blankets or beanies for our cancer center since we already receive donations from Cancer Support Community of Arizona. Feel free to contact them if you wish to help their efforts: https://cscaz.orgYou can coordinate delivery of your donation by emailing or calling the Volunteer Services manager: 928-639-6540, volunteer@nahealth.com