Become a KCH Volunteer!
Volunteers are people who make a difference because of the role they play in meeting patient's needs or providing essential services and lending support to our hospital community. The Volunteer role is extremely important at Knox Community Hospital by setting an example for all of us ... they work for the satisfaction of helping others.
As a volunteer at Knox Community Hospital, you'll enjoy many rewards. You will feel a sense of accomplishment, learn new skills, meet new people, make new friends, and be a part of a team that is committed to improving the health of those we serve plus make an invaluable contribution to your community. We truly appreciate our volunteers and their gift of time! In addition, here are a few other benefits that Knox Community Hospital volunteers enjoy:
- Making a difference in the lives of patients and families
- Reserved parking
- Complimentary meal when volunteering
- Free flu vaccine
- Annual Volunteer Appreciation Event
- Gift Shop discount
Most volunteers commit to one three-or four-hour shift per week. Day and weekend (volunteer) shifts are available. In addition, there may also be project opportunities depending on your unique skills and interests.
We so hope you'll join the KCH Volunteer Team!
Monday - Thursday
8 AM - 4:30 PM
There are many ways you can help make a difference at Knox Community Hospital. Your cheerful, caring attitude can make a significant impact on a patient's hospital stay. Some volunteer opportunities include:
Gift Shops
Work in a retail setting; assist customers with purchases, operate cash register and restock displays.
Front Desk Ambassadors
Greet and provide information and directions to all visitors, give patient information, answer phone inquires, deliver flowers, newspapers and mail to patients.
Surgery Waiting
Keep family and friends updated on the patient's progress during surgery. Walking family members and friends to consult rooms.
Central Registration
Greet outpatients and assist patients. Registering patients, taking paperwork back and forth to Diagnostic Imaging. Answering the phone. Performing clerical duties for other departments if needed.
Medical Pavilion Ambassador
Greeting patients and families. Provide information and directions.
Specialty Clinic
Greet patients. Answer the phone; alphabetize charts, anything the nurses may need help with.
Lab Courier
Transports items between Knox Medical Pavilion and Knox Community Hospital.
KCH Auxiliary Volunteers
The purpose of the Knox Community Hospital Auxiliary is to render services and fundraising to Knox Community Hospital and its patients and to assist Knox Community Hospital in promoting the health and welfare of the community in accordance with the mission and vision established by the institution. If you are a caring, reliable adult or teen, you can make a difference in our community by supporting the Auxiliary.