True Service is Priceless.

Our volunteers provide countless hours of service to our patients, visitors and families. They are integral part of our Crestwood family, staffing the Information Desk, serving as patient advocates, and providing support in various departments throughout the hospital. We are thankful for their willingness to share their time and talents in support of Crestwood and the community.

And volunteering has its own rewards: new friendships, new experiences, new challenges, and the satisfaction that comes from knowing that your efforts truly make a positive difference in the quality of life for our community.

Interested in volunteering? 
We have many wonderful volunteers with room for more! You should be able to meet the following criteria:

Age:
Volunteer applicants should be 18 years of age or older.

Commitment:
Volunteer for one 4-hour shift per week.

Shifts:
Volunteer shifts generally run 8 a.m. - noon (morning), 12-4 p.m. (afternoon), and 4-8 p.m. (evening). Some departments can offer more flexibility with those times.

Volunteer Opportunities Include:

• Greeting and Directing Visitors at Our Information Desks
• Mail and Flower Delivery to Patients
• Making and Delivering Sunshine Baskets to Active Advantage members
• Maintaining Information Kiosks
• Giving Hospital Tours
• Assisting visitors in Our Gift Shop with their purchases and gift wrap
• Assistance in the Departments of -Patient Registration, Emergency Room, Gift Shop, Patient Advocate, Pre-Op, Recovery, Same Day Surgery, Special Procedures, Medical and Surgical Floors, and Women's Center

The mission of the Volunteer Services is:  To improve the health of those we serve through compassion, respect and innovation.  For our mission to be realized, we strive to provide high value, customer-oriented, compassionate services to our patients and other customers.  In doing so, we will contribute to a more healthy community.

To receive information or an application packet, please contact Volunteer Services, 256- 429-4076 or veronica_carter@chs.net.

In partnership with Junior Achievement of North Alabama, Crestwood Medical Center offers volunteer positions for teenage youth. The program, available for youth ages 14 – 18 years old, is a unique opportunity to experience various departments in the hospital. Students accepted into the program can count their volunteer hours as part of a Junior Achievement Internship. This is a great opportunity for college applications and resume building.

The Volunteer Program is open to High School or Middle School students between the ages of 14 & 18. (Student must be 14 by December 31, 2009.) Students must have at least a B grade average and be willing to commit to at least one full session (3 weeks), Monday - Friday at a minimum of 4 hours a day.

Crestwood Medical Center will offer three sessions during the summer of 2010. 

2010 Summer Sessions:

June 1st – June 18th
June 21 – July 9
July 12 - 30

What do I need to do to participate this summer?

Download the Teenage Volunteer Application here.  Please read over the information very carefully and discuss the opportunity with your parents. All forms MUST BE COMPLETE before calling to schedule a personal interview. You (not your parents) must be the one to call and schedule your interview. You may call the Volunteer Services office at 256-429-4076 between April 19 – April 30th, weekdays from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. to schedule your interview. Crestwood will hold interviews all day on Saturday, May 8th. Each interview will last approximately 30 minutes. Bring the completed packet forms to your interview. If you do not bring them, you will not be considered for the program.

The deadline to apply is April 30.