Volunteer at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center
Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center is proud of its active volunteers who can be found assisting departments throughout the hospital and in our community programs. Our volunteers are a team of caring, enthusiastic and dedicated individuals who go a long way in helping the hospital achieve its mission. Ages 16 and up!
Our volunteers are a key part of the hospital's success - visiting patients, assisting family members, working with hospital staff and in community positions supporting health promotion events and the Cancer Resource Center. Whether taking magazines and books to patients, staffing the hospital’s gift shop, helping visitors find their way, or aiding a staff member with paperwork, our volunteers are an integral part of our care team, providing hope and cheer to staff, patients and the community.
Volunteer Positions
Please note: Due to the high volume of new applicants and existing volunteers, we are currently not accepting new volunteer applications other than for the specific positions below. If you would like to be placed on our waitlist to be the first to hear about available positions, please complete the Volunteer Interest Form. Thank you for your interest in volunteering at JHHCMC.
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Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center is thrilled to be accepting new pet therapy teams. Our volunteers in this program bring their trained and certified therapy dogs to our hospital to offer patients and team members positive interactions that promote emotional and mental well-being during vulnerable times. Typical visits include providing snuggles to our Patient Care Units, Administrative areas and more.
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The Gift Shop is currently looking for volunteers to assist with daily operations that include the operation of the cash register, restocking of inventory, greeting customers, maintain cleanliness, deliver flower orders to patient rooms, price merchandise and blow-up helium balloons. The shifts available vary Monday through Friday 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Please contact Volunteer Services if you are interested in this specific position at [email protected].
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If you are considering a career in health care, becoming an observer of medical care at Johns Hopkins Medicine may be of interest. An observership is an educational experience that allows you to shadow a member of the medical staff or workforce (sponsor) and learn more about the field.
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Members of this advisory council discuss critical operational decisions related to how Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center can provide care in the most compassionate and empathetic manner, while ensuring that we are employing the best safety and care techniques.
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Volunteer Requirements
To volunteer at JHHCMC, you must be age 16 or older. Volunteers must commit to at least four hours of service per week (or a minimum of 100 hours).
All applicants must:
- Submit an online volunteer application to begin the interview/selection process.
- Receive clearance from Occupational Health Services by showing proof of tuberculosis testing, immunizations/titers (MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tdap, COVID, and a flu vaccine during the season), and urine drug screening before volunteering.
- Complete virtual Volunteer Services Orientation and follow up paperwork
- Complete a background check if age 18 or over.
- Comply with the JHHCMC annual flu campaign if volunteering in-person in the hospital.
If you are interested in these volunteer opportunities, please reach out to [email protected]. For any in-kind donation inquiries, please email [email protected].
Contact Us
5755 Cedar Lane
Columbia, MD 21044
Telephone: 410-884-4580
Email: [email protected]
Office hours: 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday – Friday
*** Please note that Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center is a smoke-free campus. For safety and consistency of service, all volunteers must be able to perform their services without external, third-party coaching and be able to find their way around the medical center independently during an emergency. We do not accept applicants who are required to do community service by third parties, with the exception of high schools (Student Service Learning) and institutions of higher learning. We cannot accept applicants who are currently in alcohol, drug or behavioral rehabilitation programs or therapy. ***