Thank you for your interest in the Longview Regional Medical Center Volunteer Auxiliary. Since 1980, volunteers have been one of our most valuable resources and an extension of our LRMC family. Their kind smile, words of encouragement, and loving comfort are powerful tools that help patients get well, and we highly value their contribution to our goal of achieving medical excellence. Although the volunteer positions are non-salaried, when joining the volunteer family, you gain new skills, meet interesting people, form new friendships and receive the satisfaction of making a difference in other people's lives.

What is the purpose of the Volunteer program?

Volunteers provide support to hospital staff while extending hospitality to patients, family members, and visitors. The Volunteer Auxiliary raises money from various fund raisers held throughout the year. These funds provide scholarships, which are awarded annually to graduating high school seniors pursuing a career in healthcare. In addition, they provide monetary donations to many non-profit community organizations.

As a volunteer, what would I do and where would I be?

Every effort is made to match your talents and interests with an available volunteer position. Although many volunteers join our service with the desire for patient interaction, positions are not limited to these assignments. Many positions require little or no patient contact. Depending upon your assignment, some  typical duties might include: greeting visitors, delivering flowers and mail to patients, answering phones, and escorting visitors inside the hospital. Primary areas of service include the Information Desks, Lab, Recovery Room, Patient Comfort Visits, and many others. 

What are the benefits of volunteering?

An $8 meal ticket is provided for each 4-hour shift a volunteer works. Volunteers are given a free uniform.  Volunteer can receive their annual flu vaccination at no charge.  Volunteers have the opportunity to participate in social activities planned for volunteers throughout the year, including general membership meetings. Volunteers also receive invitations to hospital events, such as the LRMC hospital week picnic and the annual LRMC Thanksgiving luncheons.  Volunteers also attend the annual Hospital Service Awards  banquet.

How much volunteer time is required?

Active volunteers are expected to serve a minimum of four hours per week with a minimum of 48 hours per year required to maintain active membership and to vote at Auxiliary meetings. Many volunteers, however, choose to give more than the minimum. 

What type of training is provided?

Every new volunteer will be given orientation which includes hospital policies and codes. Following orientation, each new volunteer is paired with an experienced volunteer until the new volunteer is comfortable and familiar with necessary tasks.