East Alabama Health has a variety of volunteer programs for both college students and adults. Serving as a volunteer at East Alabama Health is a rewarding experience that provides many opportunities for you to learn and grow while providing valuable service to our patients, visitors and staff.
For more information on becoming a volunteer, please contact Patient and Volunteer Services at 334-528-1262.
Auxiliary - Adult Volunteers
The Auxiliary is composed of both working and retired adults. Our Auxiliary volunteers are a family-like group that enjoys working together for the betterment of East Alabama Health and the community. The Auxiliary helps staff many different service areas and in various waiting rooms throughout our organization.
The Auxiliary meets yearly for orientation and for payment of dues. These dues assist with our scholarship program as well as other donations from our Auxiliary to our organization. Volunteers must also purchase a uniform jacket and follow the dress code outlined in the manual, which is received at orientation. The Auxiliary is appreciated for the time and talents that they so graciously give. In return, East Alabama Health hosts fun-filled events throughout the year to express their appreciation.
Areas of Service:
• Admissions/Escort
• Spencer Cancer Center
• Information Desk
• Surgery Center Check-In
• Surgical Waiting
• Cath Lab Waiting
• CVICU & ICU Waiting
• Sewing Group
• Echo Nuclear Medicine
Vaccine Requirements
Auxiliary Volunteers: Our Auxiliary Volunteers are required to submit documentation of the COVID Vaccine and the Flu Shot (during flu season). The Flu shot document must be turned in each year. Once Orientation is complete, our Auxiliary Volunteers will be given 2 TB Skin tests by our Employee Health.
A background check is required also for all volunteers.
COV Program - College Volunteers
The college volunteer program (COV) is designed to give students opportunity for career awareness in a healthcare setting as well as an opportunity to serve others within the community. Each college volunteer will list their top three service area choices, as service areas are chosen based on the availability.
Acceptance of applications will close on the 15th day of classes each semester. We follow Auburn University academic calendar. After this deadline, applications will be accepted but be processed for the next semester. We do accept volunteers for summer semester also.
Even if he or she has volunteered in the past, each college volunteer must meet certain requirements before beginning their volunteer service and must complete an orientation. The orientation is a one-hour session in which expectations are discussed, the volunteer handbook is introduced, and paperwork is completed.
Areas of Service:
- Emergency Department
- RehabWorks
- Nutrition and Food Services
- Diabetes and Nutrition Center
- Radiology
Vaccine Requirements
College Volunteers: You are responsible to provide and bring TWO tuberculosis (TB) skin tests, flu vaccination all within the last 12 months, COVID Vaccination, MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella), and Hepatitis B immunization records. The MMR vaccinations must be a series of 2 vaccinations and the Hepatitis B is a series of 3 vaccinations that serve for a lifetime.
A background check is required also for all volunteers.
How to Apply to Become a Volunteer
To begin the process of becoming a volunteer, please fill out an interest form and email it to nicole.roberts@eamc.org. If you have any questions or would like more information on volunteering, please contact Volunteer Services at 334-528-1262.
Please be aware that volunteer hours are not the same as shadowing and practicum hours. If you need shadowing and/or practicum hours, please contact the Education Center at 334-528-1261.
