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Overview | Volunteer Program | Junior Volunteer Program
Auxiliary | Contact Information | Maps and Directions
Overview
When you become a volunteer at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth, you join a team of caring professionals whose mission is to improve the health of the people in the community they serve. Together with physicians on the medical staff, their vision is to be recognized for faith-based care delivery, illness prevention and health education.
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Volunteer Program
Volunteers are dedicated men and women from all kinds of backgrounds who share a common desire to help others. They get a first-hand look at what goes into high-quality health care through their efforts to comfort patients, provide information to guests and visitors and assist the professional staff. Volunteers typically sign up for a four-hour shift each week and agree to a one-year commitment. Volunteer may choose from four shifts: 7 a.m. to noon, 8 a.m. to noon, noon to 4 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Prospective volunteers must be interviewed by the Director of Volunteer Services. Volunteers are asked to wear a uniform while on duty so that patients, staff members and other volunteers can easily identify them. Uniforms must be purchased at the volunteer's expense. Volunteers are also required to attend orientation and to have a TB skin test.
There are many benefits to becoming a volunteer. In addition to helping others, volunteers have the opportunity to meet new friends, learn new skills, gain new insights and achieve a sense of accomplishment.
Volunteers are needed in these areas:
- Information Desk
- Outpatient Center
- Admissions
- Emergency Room
- Floors
- Nutritional Services
- Childbirth Education
- Mailroom
- Courtesy car
- Gift Shop
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Junior Volunteer Program
A summer program is offered for students 14 years of age and older. The Director of Volunteer Services must interview prospective junior volunteers. Junior volunteers accepted into the program must provide a copy of their current immunization record and will be required to have a TB skin test. Volunteers are also required to attend orientation. Junior volunteers are asked to wear a uniform while on duty so that patients, staff members and other volunteers can easily identify them. The uniform consists of a polo shirt, which must be purchased by the junior volunteer for $15, and khaki or navy pants. Jeans are not allowed.
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Auxiliary
The Texas Health Southwest Fort Worth Auxiliary held its first general meeting on May 14, 1993. The active auxiliary has responded to many requests and has funded projects including furnishing the family room in the ER, purchasing a podium for the Education department, providing a portion of the funding for a bladder scanner and supplying a tent for the Car Seat Safety Checks. Auxiliary members who volunteer are utilized in the same areas as volunteers who are not members of the auxiliary.
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Contact Information
Applications for adult volunteers can be obtained from the Atrium Information Desk. After completing the application, call the Guest/Volunteer Services office at 817-433-6450 to set up an interview.
Or apply now to become a volunteer at Harris Methodist Southwest Hospital.
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Maps and Directions
Harris Methodist Southwest Hospital is located south of Interstate 20 on Harris Parkway.
6100 Harris Parkway
Fort Worth, TX 76132
817-433-5000
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