Volunteer Opportunities
If you're passionate about community service, care deeply for people, and have the time and energy, we'd love to have you volunteer with Northwest Healthcare
Our volunteers play a vital role in meeting the non-medical needs of our patients.
Volunteering is fun, but it's also a commitment. We ask that our volunteers contribute at least 4 hours per week. Adult volunteers are asked to make a six-month commitment to us (100 hours).
Hospital volunteers must comply with strict government regulations. These regulations are designed to make sure our hospitals are safe places for our patients, visitors, staff and volunteers.
Please download and complete an application and email it. You may also mail it to:
Northwest Medical Center
Volunteer Office
6200 N La Cholla Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85741
After we receive your application, we will call you for an interview. Please bring the following to the appointment:
- Two letters of recommendation from non-family members which discuss your suitability to volunteer in the hospital setting.
- Copies of your immunization records reflecting immunization against measles, mumps, rubella, chickenpox (varicella), tetanus TB, and COVID-19. If you are unable to provide proof, you will be tested for immunity.
- A photo ID
- Your Social Security number
How Soon Will I Be Able to Begin Volunteering?
People who are volunteering in a hospital must comply with strict government regulations. These regulations are designed to make sure our hospitals are safe places for our patients, visitors, staff and volunteers.
First you must be interviewed. During the interview, we will:
- Select a volunteer position for you.
- Ask adults to sign a release for a criminal background check. You will need to bring your social security number for this.
- Give you information on purchasing your uniforms in the gift shop for a discounted price.
- Give you training materials to complete and bring with you to orientation.
- Give you information on scheduling an appointment with our employee health department for any necessary immunity tests and a drug screening.
During your interview, we will:
- Select a volunteer position for you.
- Ask you (if you are over the age of 18) to sign a release for a criminal background check.
- Give you information on purchasing your uniforms in the gift shop for a discounted price.
- Give you training materials to complete and bring with you to orientation.
- Give you information on scheduling an appointment with our Employee Health department for any necessary immunity tests and a drug screening.
Volunteering is a great way to stay active both mentally and physically; meet new people; and make a difference in the community.
For more information, view our volunteer brochure or call (520) 469-8537.