Volunteer Services at Overlook Medical Center
at Overlook Medical Center
Giving back to the community
Whether you choose to donate your time as a volunteer at Overlook Medical Center or join the Overlook Auxillary, you’ll discover that giving back to the community is a reward in itself.
As an Overlook volunteer, you can explore a range of meaningful opportunities that match your skills. You’ll have the chance to serve others by doing something that is important to you.
Adult and student (14 years and over) volunteers are asked to commit a minimum of 4 hours of service per week (served at one time) and at least one year of service.
We have a thorough screening process for volunteers. The process begins with your application, which includes medical and immunization information, followed by a criminal background check.
Contact us to get started. We’re excited to meet you!
Hear from one of our volunteers
Sue Moore, a long-time volunteer at Overlook Medical Center in Summit, says the best thing about being a hospital volunteer is seeing patients on their way to good health.
Volunteer opportunities
Adult volunteer positions at Overlook Medical Center are available in the main hospital, Hersh Children's Center, Carol G. Simon Cancer Center and a variety of other patient care services throughout the hospital. Specific roles include:
Child Life
Provide supervised play activities for hospitalized pediatric patients. You must be 18 years or older and have served as a volunteer messenger.
Messenger
Deliver items throughout Overlook Medical Center, including flowers, gifts and charts; escort visitors; and accompany patients to appointments.
Emergency Department
Assist patients and visitors as a volunteer patient liaison.
Gift Shop
Work at the register or stock displays in the Gift Shop & Bloom.
Delirium Prevention Bedside Companion Volunteer
Visit adult patients at their bedside and provide therapeutic activities and companionship.
Information Desk
Provide assistance, both in-person and over the phone, for callers and visitors to our medical center.
Mealtime Assistance/Feeding Program
Help support our patients with tray setup, opening packages, and supporting Food and Nutrition Department and Elder Care. The volunteer feeding assistance program provides feeding support to hospitalized patients that require low to moderate levels of feeding assistance. The volunteers will play a crucial role in optimizing nutritional intake that leads to positive outcomes. The primary responsibility will be coordinating with allied health professionals and Nursing to assist appropriate patients and communicate interventions and results to the care team. – Additional competency required for feeding program.
Music Therapy
Provide piano and guitar music for visitors and guests in the main hospital lobby.
Provide pet therapy services to several designated of Overlook Medical Center; the owner must fulfill all volunteer requirements and the dog must be certified through Bright and Beautiful.
Overlook Auxillary
The Overlook Auxiliary is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit volunteer organization cultivating a compassionate and comforting environment throughout the entire Overlook Medical Center Community with active volunteering and imaginative fundraising.
The Overlook Auxiliary was formed in 1916 and is a member-driven organization consisting of over 300 members. As a member, you are welcome to join an existing Twig or start your own! Twigs consist of a group of friends who work together for the benefit of Overlook Medical Center. Your projects can include both fundraising and/or volunteering, mostly outside of Overlook Medical Center. To assist you with project ideas, the Auxiliary maintains a wish list of items requested by departments within Overlook Medical Center. Contact us to get started or click the button below.