Student Volunteers
Teen Volunteer Program
The summer teen volunteer program offers teens ages 14 to 17 the opportunity to learn firsthand about the healthcare industry and the services provided to patients. Through this program, teen volunteers gain the satisfaction of community service by serving others in need while acquiring new friendships and skills along with learning about potential careers in healthcare. The teen volunteer uniform is a t-shirt (provided by Flowers Hospital), khaki or black pants and closed-in, comfortable shoes. Two 4-hour shifts per week are required with opportunity for vacation time if needed.
Teen volunteers may serve in the following areas:
- Nursing units: Volunteers provide assistance to patients under the direction of nurses. There is no hands-on care. Areas in which volunteers may assist include sitting with patients when family members are not available, serving drinks and meal trays as requested and assisting in getting necessary supplies.
- Clinical areas: Volunteers assist with preparation in examination rooms by restocking linens as well as supplies for each room, picking up supplies from other departments as needed and assisting the department secretaries with general office duties.
After volunteering during the summer program, some teens choose to continue volunteering throughout the school year. Once a volunteer has become established in one of the hospital's areas, a year-round schedule can be planned.
Short-term Healthcare Student Program
Flowers Hospital offers students an opportunity to obtain necessary hours for their related degree, explore potential career opportunities or broaden their education experience in select areas of the hospital. In order to participate, please follow the process below:
- Contact the department and manager in which you are interested. You must receive permission from that manager before proceeding.
- Complete the Short-term Healthcare Student Program application.
- Call the Volunteer Services department at (334) 794-5000, ext. 8235 to schedule an appointment for a required TB skin test, hospital drug screen and identification badge. There is a fee of $73.25 which includes a drug screen and background check.
- Return the completed application at that appointment. An orientation packet to read and return will be given at that time.
- Once the drug screen results are returned (up to two weeks), you will be contacted to pick up your identification badge. All orientation paperwork must be returned before the badge will be released.
- After the drug screen and TB skin test come back clear, the volunteer services coordinator will contact the volunteer to schedule orientation, and a t-shirt and badge will be provided at that time.
If you have questions or would like more information on any of our volunteer programs, please contact volunteer services at (334) 794-5000, ext. 8235 or volunteers@flowershospital.com.