The following are examples of volunteer assignments available at NSMC
Union Hospital. All assignments take place at the NSMC Union Hospital
campus at 500 Lynnfield Street, Lynn.
Patient Care Assignments
Volunteer Greeters
Greet patients and visitors as they arrive for services throughout the hospital; volunteers may direct or escort patients to appropriate locations.
EKG Greeter
Greet patients, assist with office work, and escort patients to other areas of hospital, as needed.
Emergency Department Greeter
Greet patients and families who arrive at the Emergency Department for evaluation and treatment. Act as a liaison between the Emergency Department staff and patient/families. Provide information and comfort to patients, families and visitors.
Nursing Unit Volunteer
Assist staff with errands, office work and patient requests.
Patient Representatives
Make friendly visits to patients and survey patients regtarding their stay at NSMC.
SurgiCenter Volunteer
Provide comforts to patients in the recovery area, such as snacks, blankets, etc. Transport patients to their cars upon discharge and perform light clerical duties.
Non Patient Care Assignments
Office/Clerical Assistance
Assist various departments throughout the hospital, including Medical Library and Occupational Health.
Contact Volunteer
Call selected elderly patients who live independently to check on their well being. Calls take about 20 minutes one day during the week and can be made from your home.
Food Services
Assist patients with menu selections on an assigned floor. Deliver completed menus to Food Services for processing.
Gift Shop
Work as a cashier/stockperson in our gift shops. Cash register experience is helpful, but not necessary. Training will be provided.
Youth Positions
Junior volunteers do a variety of tasks that include support work for the Volunteer Office, transporting patients in our Surgi Center, helping out in the Pine Gift Shop and other areas of the hospital as needed.
