If you are looking for a unique
opportunity to serve others and, at the same time, learn new
skills, consider volunteering at a local hospital. Volunteers
make rounds on patient floors and assess patients who might
need special attention or visitors. They fill water pitchers,
engage in conversation, and help during mealtime by opening
containers for patients who cannot do so easily. They also may
help with clerical work on the nursing units. This is a great
opportunity if you are considering medical school or an allied
health profession or if you have a genuine interest in helping
people through health care. Listed below are a few hospitals
where you may serve.
Note: Check out our handout on other health care opportunities
as well!
Children’s Hospital: Project Champ
Washington, DC (202) 884-4250
Contact: Phyllis George, pgeorge@cnmc.org
http://www.cnmc.org/dcchildrens/ProgramDisplay.aspx?ProgramId=389
A buddy program with the goal of giving practical and emotional
support to HIV-infected children and their families in the
hospital and in the home.
Children's National Medical Center: Volunteer Services
Washington, DC (202) 884-2624
Contact: Julie Hudtloff
http://www.dcchildrens.org
Volunteers provide age-appropriate play and recreational activities
to the children to limit the extent of trauma caused by hospitalization.
Other volunteer opportunities include office and research
support, as well as interpreting.
Doctors Community Hospital
Lanham, MD (301) 552-8602
Contact: Mary Dudley, mdudley@dchweb.org
http://www.Doctors-Community.com
Doctors Community Hospital is an award winning, 175-bed acute
care medical and surgical hospital. The mission of DCH is
dedicated to caring for your health.
George Washington Hospital
Washington, DC (202) 715-5310
Contact: Archie Davenport,
archie.davenport@gwu-hospital.com
http://www.gwhospital.com
Offers volunteer placements throughout hospitals, involving
direct patient contact in nursing units. Duties include feeding,
errands, and answering light calls. Opportunities in many
departments. There is
no pediatric ward. CPR certification is a plus.
Holy Cross Hospital: Volunteer Services
Silver Spring, MD (301) 754-7305
Contact: Sandra Walk
http://www.HolyCrossHealth.org
Provides an environment of mutual respect, productive teamwork,
effective communication, and warm hospitality. A special focus
of the ministry is a sensitive response to those who are poor.
Hospital for Sick Children: Volunteer Services
Washington, DC (202) 635-6190
Contact: Karen King-Kornegay, kkornegay@hospsc.org
http://www.hscsite.org
A private non-profit pediatric specialty hospital that offers
transitional and rehabilitative care. Also offers comprehensive
services for the chronically ill, disabled, and respiratory
impaired from infancy to 21.
Howard County General Hospital
Columbia, MD (410) 740-7980
Contact: Barbara Swann
http://www.hcgh.org
Provides medical care in Howard County. Offers patient care
and non-patient care volunteer assignments in various hospital
areas. Students can gain hands-on experience in chosen fields.
Best in summer months.
Howard University Hospital
Washington, DC (202) 865-1470
Contact: Angela Young Stephens,
astephens@huhosp.org
http://www.huhosp.org
The largest private African-American owned health care institution
in the U.S. In an effort to be committed to the community
it serves.
Keswick Multi-Care Center
Baltimore, MD (410) 662-4235
Contact: Volunteers@keswick-multicare.org
http://www.keswick-multicare.org/volunteer.shtml
A long-term care facility offering adult day services, assisted
living and skilled nursing care.
La Clinica Del Pueblo: Health Clinic
Washington, DC (202) 462-4788
Contact: Juan Romagoza, jromagoza@lcdp.org
http://www.lcdp.org
To provide free, culturally sensitive, and comprehensive health
care, and education services to the Latino community and any
others in need; to promote community participation and empowerment
through professional care, advocacy and a vision of health
as a basic human right.
Laurel Regional Hospital
Laurel, MD (301) 497-7950
Contact: Kathy F. McKay
http://www.laurelregionalhospital.org
Volunteers assist all areas of the hospital from the information
desk to patient care. Volunteers work on three-hour shifts,
once a week.
Mercy Medical Center: Volunteer Department
Baltimore, MD (410) 234-2576
Contact: Christina Schuidt-Mentor
http://www.mdmercy.com
A 285-bed, full service hospital founded by the Sisters of
Mercy in 1874. Located in downtown Baltimore, Mercy offers
state of the art facilities and technology.
Shady Grove Adventist Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Rockville, MD (301) 315-1956
Contact: Jackie Carter
http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/Senior/ShadyGrove/
A rehabilitation and long-term care facility primarily serving
the elderly. Rehabilitation services include speech, occupational,
and physical therapy. Our supportive services of podiatrists,
dentists and audiologists attend to our residents right here
in the center. Psychiatric counseling services, X-ray and
electro-cardiogram (EKG) services are also available.
Southern Maryland Hospital Center
Clinton, MD (301) 877-5700
Contact: Hollie Kessler
http://www.southernmarylandhospital.com/
An acute care hospital serving lower Prince George’s
County. Volunteers are needed to offer a variety of services.
Washington Hospital Center
Washington, DC (202) 877-6115
Contact: Angelique Fields or Robin Hargrobe
www.whcenter.org
Volunteers are needed in all areas of the hospital. Volunteers
are provided with $5 meal ticket every time they go.
Whitman-Walker Clinic of Suburban Maryland
(301) 408-5010 ext. 15
Contact: Bob Andreasen, randreasen@wwc.org
http://www.wwc.org
Provides assistance and care to meet particular practical
and/or emotional needs of persons living with HIV/AIDS. Also
provides health and wellness care to the gay, lesbian, bisexual
and transgender communities.
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