Come join our New Patient Companion Program!
The Volunteer Services department at Baylor St Luke's Medical Center is searching for compassionate, caring, friendly and reliable volunteers to become Volunteer Patient Companions.
The Volunteer Patient Companion (VPC) Program is about improving the care, health and wellbeing of patients. VPCs will provide one-on-one time with patients. As a volunteer you may read, talk, play games, or just provide companionship to a patient. VPCs will be a valuable resource to many families that are unable to take time off to be in the hospital with family members who are patients. The VPCs is a member of the health care team who works under the direct supervision of an RN. The VPC may provide assistance in transporting and transferring patients.
This volunteer opportunity requires a minimum 4 hour commitment per week. Volunteer shifts are available 7 days a week from 7am – 11am, 11am – 2pm, 2pm – 6pm, 6pm – 9pm.
This volunteer opportunity is great for students who are currently enrolled or contemplating entering into a healthcare program such as nursing, patient care attendants, physicians and many others.
Valet parking is provided free of charge.
