Sentara Martha Jefferson volunteers are an integral part of hospital day to day activities and support Martha Jefferson's "Caring Tradition" in serving our community. Our volunteers support our "Caring Tradition" with their kindness, smiles and caring hearts complimenting the excellence in patient care that our organization provides. Volunteers are placed throughout the hospital and contribute thousands of hours each year to support the hospital mission "to improve health every day."
Our diverse group of volunteers share their skills and expertise in more than 50 area by assisting team members, patients and visitors. You will find volunteers at concierge desks, rounding on inpatients and in the ED, escorting patients to treatment areas in Medical Imaging and Mammography, at customer service desks, in the gift shop, outpatient pharmacy, bring many smiles with their pet therapy dog, knitting comfort shawls, playing the piano in the lobby or supplying support to Caregivers as they help their loved one through their medical journey.
Our community member volunteers are over the age of 18 and are asked to serve at least one 3-4 hour shift per week. Opportunities are also available for Junior volunteers ages 15-18, wishing to volunteer during the summer months.
Our diverse group of volunteers share their skills and expertise in more than 50 area by assisting team members, patients and visitors. You will find volunteers at concierge desks, rounding on inpatients and in the ED, escorting patients to treatment areas in Medical Imaging and Mammography, at customer service desks, in the gift shop, outpatient pharmacy, bring many smiles with their pet therapy dog, knitting comfort shawls, playing the piano in the lobby or supplying support to Caregivers as they help their loved one through their medical journey.
Our community member volunteers are over the age of 18 and are asked to serve at least one 3-4 hour shift per week. Opportunities are also available for Junior volunteers ages 15-18, wishing to volunteer during the summer months.
Becoming a Volunteer
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer with Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, please complete the application.