Volunteer

You make a difference.

Our volunteers play an important role in making connections with our patients and their loved ones. Often, they are the first people those arriving at our facilities will meet. As a volunteer, you provide a valuable service to our community, and, in return, have the opportunity to make friends, learn new skills and make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Volunteer with us

Thank you for considering sharing your time with us and giving back to our community by volunteering with Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center.

Ways you can volunteer

Our volunteer roles are as diverse as the people who fill them. Whether you are a teen, college student, retiree, former patient, or community member, we have a place for you. As a volunteer at Forsyth Medical Center, you might:

  • Visit patients and loved ones and provide emotional support
  • Help direct patients and visitors through our facilities
  • Transport patients throughout our facilities
  • Help in the hospital gift shop
  • Deliver gifts to patient rooms
  • Help with various non-clinical tasks throughout the hospital

Volunteer requirements 

You don’t need to have had any experience working in healthcare to volunteer with us. All Novant Health volunteers must:

  • Be at least 14 years old
  • Successfully pass a background check
  • Provide proof of flu vaccination

After you submit the volunteer application, you will go through new volunteer orientation and training.

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Novant Health volunteer program

Regardless of your age or training, you can serve our community. Whether delivering flowers and mail to patients or guiding visitors, you make a difference.

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