Volunteer Profile

Hello! Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Houston Methodist Hospital. Volunteering is a rewarding opportunity to gain new skills, utilize existing talents, and meet new friends; all while providing essential services to patients, families and guests.

Due to the overwhelming interest in our programs, volunteer opportunities are based on the current needs of requesting departments and on the volunteer's suitability, experience and availability. Volunteer schedules are flexible and vary by program. Weekend and evening shifts are available in certain departments.

The following questionnaire will help you decide if HMH is the right fit for you! While we are always looking for new volunteers to join our team, please consider the commitment and requirements involved before you make your decision. Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to speaking with you soon!

Volunteer Profile Notices and Agreements

* This profile is for Houston Methodist at 6565 Fannin Street in the Texas Medical Center, only. If you are  interested in a different Houston Methodist location, please visit the volunteer website and click on the specific location you would like to volunteer. Applications and volunteer hours are non-transferrable between Houston Methodist locations. By checking the box, you agree that your volunteer assignment will be at Houston Methodist in the Texas Medical Center.

* The volunteer onboarding process requires 1 to 2 visits to the hospital before your first assignment. The volunteer application and onboarding process can take up to 6 weeks to complete, and it includes, but is not limited to, an online orientation, a background check, a pre-screen phone interview, completion of various online forms, and a health screen (TB test, drug test, and seasonal flu vaccine). The six week application and onboarding process does not count toward the volunteer time commitment requirement. By checking the box, you agree to make the required visits to the hospital and complete all necessary materials in the volunteer onboarding process.

* Each program has specific time commitment requirements. We offer a variety of assignments and shifts to accommodate our volunteers' availabilities. Generally, volunteers are expected to commit to either two weekly 4-hour shifts for a minimum of 3 consecutive months or one weekly 4-hour shift for a minimum of 6 consecutive months. The application and onboarding process does not count toward the volunteer time commitment requirement. These time commitment requirements do not apply to spiritual care volunteers or pet volunteers. By checking this box, you agree to follow your program's time commitment. Your program will be determined once we review your profile.

* Houston Methodist Hospital volunteers are required to wear an ID badge and a uniform during their assigned shift(s). The classic volunteer uniform consists of a polo t-shirt and is available for purchase (roughly $30) during the onboarding process. If you are a pet volunteer or spiritual care volunteer, you will not be required to purchase a classic volunteer uniform. The ID badge will be provided free of cost. By checking this box, you agree to purchase and wear the volunteer uniform (if applicable) and ID badge during all your assigned shift(s).

If you are unable to agree to the statements above, we ask that you please reconsider your application for a volunteer position at Houston Methodist Hospital.

Personal Information

Volunteers who are between the age of 15-18 years old and are still in high school, must apply for the Caring Teen Volunteer Program, which has a separate application. Please see our website for more information.

* Given/Legal First Name

* Family/Last Name

Preferred First Name

* Date of Birth

Gender

What are your preferred pronouns?

Addresses

* Line 1

Line 2

* City

* State

* Zip/postal

* E-mail

* Mobile Phone

Home Phone

Work Phone

Volunteer Status and Preferences

Have you previously volunteered at Houston Methodist Hospital?

Do you have a Social Security Number?

Do you have an Employment Authorization document?

* What type of visa status do you hold?

Are you currently a student?

Please choose one

Do you need this volunteer assignment in order to fulfill a school requirement?

* Please explain what your school requirement is.

Are you a Houston Methodist Employee?

Do you already have a volunteer assignment within Houston Methodist Hospital?

* What is the assignment and who is your Houston Methodist Hospital contact?

Will you be volunteering in a research capacity? (only answer YES if you have ALREADY BEEN APPROVED to volunteer on a dedicated research project)

Are you a member of an organization that has a partnership with Houston Methodist Hospital Volunteer Services?

We currently offer two options for volunteer scheduling, both with a range of assignments from administrative to patient-facing roles. Please select the option that best fits your availability.

Please select the schedule that best fits your availability.

**Please note that we are currently only able to accept volunteers who have weekday availability. If you do not have weekday availability, please refrain from submitting a profile at this time. We encourage you to apply starting in June 2023. If you are a part of a specialized volunteer program (spiritual care, pet therapy, etc.), you may disregard this message.**

Weekdays - Monday through Friday

Weekends - Saturday and Sunday

Please select the shift(s) that best fits your availability.

Morning Shift - 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Afternoon Shift - 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Evening Shift - 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

* Please describe any potential breaks in your volunteer commitment (e.g. anticipated trips out of town, dates you will be unavailable to volunteer, etc.)

* When is the earliest date you are available to begin a volunteer assignment?

* What experience can we offer you to meet your volunteer goals?

* Please tell us why you want to volunteer at Houston Methodist Hospital in the Texas Medical Center.

Thank you for your interest! Please click "Submit" to complete your Volunteer Profile.

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