Waldo County General Hospital
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Volunteer

Volunteers play an important role in the overall success of Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital. Our active volunteer network assists patients, families and visitors and are valued members of the health care team.

Become a Volunteer

Interested in volunteer opportunities? Complete our online application and we'll be in touch. Thank you!

Volunteer Opportunities Include:

Pen Bay Medical Center volunteers share their time, talents, compassion and expertise with our patients, families, visitors and staff in dozens of areas and departments. Volunteering can be a rewarding and enriching experience for all. We look forward to exploring volunteer opportunities with you.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Must be 18 years of age or older (15 or older for select roles. If applicant is less than 18 years of age, parent or legal guardian must sign all documents.)
  • Be willing to commit to a minimum of 4 hours per week, for a minimum of 6 months
  • Complete and submit an application
  • Participate in a personal interview
  • Successfully complete mandatory orientation (1.5 days; usually offered twice per month)
  • Consent to a Criminal Background/ Sex Offender Registry Check
  • Strictly adhere to confidentiality policy
  • Provide authorization for your physician to complete a medical reference form
  • Complete PPD (tuberculosis) & immunization screening through PBMC Employee Health
  • Successfully complete training in your assigned area
  • Be a champion of Courteous Communication and Excellence Always.
  • Must have a positive & professional attitude and a desire to help others

Please call 207-301-8552 or email Jamie.Geretz@mainehealth.org for more information.

Quarry Hill has many volunteer opportunities to suit your interests, abilities and experience.

  • Must be 18 years of age or older (15 or older for select roles. If applicant is less than 18 years of age, parent or legal guardian must sign all documents.)
  • Be willing to commit to a minimum of 4 hours per week, for a minimum of 6 months
  • Complete and submit an application
  • Participate in a personal interview
  • Successfully complete mandatory orientation (1.5 days; usually offered twice per month)
  • Consent to a Criminal Background/ Sex Offender Registry Check
  • Strictly adhere to confidentiality policy
  • Provide authorization for your physician to complete a medical reference form
  • Complete PPD (tuberculosis) & immunization screening through PBMC Employee Health
  • Successfully complete training in your assigned area
  • Be a champion of Courteous Communication and Excellence Always.
  • Must have a positive & professional attitude and a desire to help others

Please call 207-301-8552 or email Jamie.Geretz@mainehealth.org for more information.

Waldo County General Hospital volunteers share their time, talents, compassion and expertise with our patients, families, visitors and staff in dozens of areas and departments. Volunteering can be a rewarding and enriching experience for all. We look forward to exploring volunteer opportunities with you.

Training is not required for volunteer work outside of the hospital.

  • Must be 18 years of age or older (15 or older for select roles. If applicant is less than 18 years of age, parent or legal guardian must sign all documents.)
  • Be willing to commit to a minimum of 4 hours per week, for a minimum of 6 months
  • Complete and submit an application
  • Participate in a personal interview
  • Successfully complete mandatory orientation (1.5 days; usually offered twice per month)
  • Consent to a Criminal Background/ Sex Offender Registry Check
  • Strictly adhere to confidentiality policy
  • Provide authorization for your physician to complete a medical reference form
  • Complete PPD (tuberculosis) & immunization screening through PBMC Employee Health
  • Successfully complete training in your assigned area
  • Be a champion of Courteous Communication and Excellence Always.
  • Must have a positive & professional attitude and a desire to help others

Please call 207-301-8552 or email Jamie.Geretz@mainehealth.org for more information.

Are you 15 to 18 years old and interested in a health care career? Join our Junior Summer Volunteer Program at Pen Bay Medical Center/Waldo County General Hospital.

The summer program runs Monday – Friday for eight weeks each summer. You must be able to commit to at least seven of the eight weeks.

Department assignments may include radiology, in-patient medical surgical unit, patient access reception and escort, and volunteer department. Space is limited and placement in a specific hospital department cannot be guaranteed.

Requirements

  • A sincere interest in health care and a desire to help others
  • Between the ages of 15 and 18
  • Available from 8 am to 3:30 pm on assigned days each week for at least seven of the eight weeks
  • Have a positive and respectful attitude.
  • Be committed to confidentiality and patient safety
  • If accepted, applicants must successfully complete all steps of the process detailed below and comply with all program guidelines

Process

  • Complete the application (with parental or legal guardian consent on all documents)
  • Successfully complete the interview process
  • Submit a completed health screening form and consent to a background check
  • Successfully complete general and department-specific orientations

Benefits

  • Work experience in a health care environment
  • Personal and professional development
  • Learn new skills
  • Help others and your community
  • Build your college resume
  • Career exploration
  • Be recognized for your contributions

Please call 207-301-8552 or email Jamie.Geretz@mainehealth.org for more information.

While Sussman House support volunteers don’t have direct patient interaction, they do all the things that make the Sussman House feel like home such as welcoming visitors, baking, cooking, gardening, answering the phone, light office work and helping with special events. Volunteers are central to our work. Sussman House Volunteers report to MaineHealth Care at Home.

Call 207-593-9355 for more information.

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