Newark Wayne Community Hospital
Steps to Become a Volunteer
Thank you for considering volunteering your time and talent with Newark-Wayne Community Hospital or DeMay Living Center. To prepare volunteers for an acute care hospital or nursing home setting, and to protect the patients and community we serve, the on-boarding process for new volunteers is somewhat extensive.
Since you will potentially work with patients, their families and visitors, we are obligated to provide a comprehensive health review and criminal background screening to ensure, to the best of our ability, your safety and the community's safety. Also, the New York State Department of Health requires that all volunteers meet established health and education mandates prior to placement and that they be updated annually.
The following is a step-by-step outline for prospective volunteers:
Step 1: Complete a Volunteer Application Form
Print and complete an application form:
Adults (Non-Students): Print the Adult Volunteer Application
College and Adult Students: Print the College Application
High School Students: Print the High School Student Application
Mail or deliver the fully completed application to:
Marie Burnham, Volunteer Coordinator
Newark-Wayne Community Hospital & DeMay Living Center
PO Box 111
Driving Park Avenue
Newark, NY 14513
Step 2: Interview with Volunteer Services
Request a 30-minute interview with Volunteer Services to discuss your skills, availability, interests and goals to identify potential volunteer position(s).
Step 3: Complete a Health Review Questionnaire
Print and complete the required Initial Volunteer Health Evaluation
Mail or deliver the fully completed Health Evaluation to:
Eileen VanNorman, Employee Health Officer
Newark-Wayne Community Hospital & DeMay Living Center
PO Box 111
Driving Park Avenue
Newark, NY 14513
Step 4: Review of Volunteer Information
The completed application, interview notes, health assessment paperwork, reference letters and criminal background check information are reviewed by the Department of Volunteer Services to ensure that the potential volunteer position is suitable for the candidate.
Step 5: Attend Volunteer Orientation and Training
Complete Volunteer General Orientation and Training session.
Step 6: Congratulations!
The process is complete. The Department of Volunteer Services will contact you regarding placement and further training, as appropriate.
