Volunteer at Woodland Healthcare


NOTE: Our application review process will resume on July 3, 2026.

Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer at Woodland Memorial Hospital. The purpose of the Woodland Memorial Hospital Volunteer Service Program is to work collaboratively providing quality volunteer service to patients, staff, physicians, families, visitors, and others in a manner that is compassionate and respectful. In addition, the Hospital Volunteer Program is a community benefit that encourages and provides an opportunity needed for future health care professionals. 

By signing up to volunteer at Woodland Memorial Hospital, you acknowledge that you’ll be entering an active care environment. At times, you may witness medical procedures or patient situations that can be sensitive or unexpected. We appreciate your willingness to serve our community and want you to feel prepared for the unique nature of healthcare.

How to apply to the Woodland Healthcare Volunteer Program

Criteria For All Volunteers

  • Annual flu shot
  • Annual Tuberculosis (TB) Testing 
  • Maintain volunteer status without a break longer than three months

Criteria for Adult Volunteers

  • Must be 18 years or older and not a high school student
  • Pass a background check

Criteria for Volunteers ages 15-18

  • Provide two letters of reference
  • Provide two references
  • Parent consent 

What to Expect After You Apply

Once you have completed and submitted your application, you will receive an email confirmation. 

Hospital staff will review your application and determine if you will move on to the next step, which is the interview process. 

If successful in the interview process, volunteers will go through a criminal background check (volunteers 18+) and health screening

The last step will be to attend orientation and training on confidentiality, safety and job responsibilities.

Volunteer Opportunities

The hospital has designated a wide variety of services for which persons may volunteer. Hospital services which might be performed on a volunteer basis include: 

  • Gift Shop
  • Emergency Department (NOTE: Must be 18 or older to volunteer in ER)
  • Cancer Center
  • Blood Drive
  • Adult Day Care
  • No One Dies Alone (NODA)
  • Family Birth Center
  • Other Duties

All positions are subject to availability. If spots are filled and unavailable, we will keep your application on file for six months. 

WHC Board Members 2025

President: Mary Ann Marshal
Vice-President: Maureen Colombara
Secretary: Katy Bill
Treasurer: Sharon Coulombe

Administrative Representative

Ciara Mullen

If you would like to be a part of this valuable program or learn more about upcoming activities and membership, please call (530) 669-5356 or email [email protected].