Health Care Community Services

University of Virginia Hospital Volunteer Services and Auxiliary

Volunteers work in various capacities in the University Medical Center. Mandatory training is required. Bilingual volunteers are especially needed. A variety of volunteer activities are available, including direct contact with patients, helping with families and visitors, or working behind the scenes.

Martha Jefferson Hospital

Volunteering at MJH
434-982-7389

Various opportunities are available at Martha Jefferson. Martha Jefferson accommodates volunteers, and they will customize the project to fit the particular volunteer. Work set hours, work from home, or on call. Volunteers are needed for many different departments, such as Cancer Center Services, Clinical Services, Administrative/Clerical Services, the library, the gift shop, the hospitality cart, Surgery Family Lounge, Emergency Department Lounge, Patient Information Desk, Patient Registration Desk, Customer Service Desk, Patient Advocacy Program and other special projects.

Charlottesville Free Clinic

434-296-5525
1138 Rose Hill Drive

Started in 1992 by two UVA medical students, this clinic relies heavily on volunteers from the medical community. Non-medical and medical volunteers are needed. There are daytime and nighttime opportunities. For more information, contact the volunteer coordinator at 434-295-0008.

Hospice of the Piedmont

434-817-6900
675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300

Hospice of the Piedmont provides care for terminally ill patients and their families through interdisciplinary teams of healthcare professionals and volunteers. Emphasis is on controlling pain, enhancing the quality of life and supporting the emotional, spiritual and practical needs of the entire family. Trained volunteers offer companionship and practical support to families, run errands, help with shopping, transportation, etc. Volunteers undergo a total of 27 hours of training (nine training meetings for three hours each time).

American Cancer Society

434-978-7423
1445 E Rio Road, Suite 104

Help with local events in Charlottesville such as the Relay for Life, held in May, and Daffodil Days, held in January. Volunteer opportunities are also available with The Road to Recovery program. Call or visit the website.

National MS Society - Blue Ridge

434-971-8010
1020 Carrington Place, Suite 100

There are many volunteer opportunities available through the National MS Society. Volunteer opportunities range from helping with the MS Walk held in April to being a library assistant. Other opportunities include: data entry, bulk mailer, peer counselor, speaker or facilitator for an educational program, and support group leader.