Making A Difference Every Day
Each day at ECU Health hospitals, volunteers help deliver the high-quality, compassionate care our patients and their families deserve. They fill a variety of roles, from interacting with patients to helping families find their way around the hospital. Some volunteers use their skills and training to assist with administrative work or serve as lab assistants or nursing aides. We work hard to match your interests with a volunteer position that is right for you.
Our volunteers range from retirees who want to contribute years of knowledge and valuable work experience to young people who want to get a head start on a rewarding career through the VolunTEEN program. As different as our volunteers are, they share important qualities: they are caring, compassionate and willing to help others.
Benefits of Volunteering
As an ECU Health volunteer, you’ll meet new people, make new friends and gain important work experience. At the end of the day, the biggest reward of all is knowing that you helped someone who needs you.
For more information on becoming a volunteer, please choose a hospital location below.
Adults and College volunteers (18 and older) are needed to help in all areas of ECU Health Medical Center.
Most of our volunteers serve within the main ECU Health Medical Center building. However, we also have exciting volunteer positions at the ECU Health SurgiCenter, ECU Health Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Rehabilitation and more. Volunteers serve in three general capacities: clinical, clerical and transport. In all, we place volunteers in more than 50 different areas.
A 60-hour commitment is required, but a long-term pledge is encouraged.
Adult volunteers serve at least one four-hour shift per week. We offer flexible scheduling, with both weekday and weekend opportunities available.
College students may volunteer during the semester or summer school. A 60-hour commitment is required per semester. The application deadline for spring semester is Feb. 1 or Sept. 15 for fall semester.
For more information, call 252-847-4491 or email us at volunteer@ecuhealth.org. You can also apply online by clicking here.
*Paper applications available upon request.
VolunTEEN Program
The ECU Health Medical Center VolunTEEN Program offers high school students ages 15-17 the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in health care while making a positive impact on the community. This eight-week summer program (June–August) allows teens to serve in various hospital roles, interact with team members, and observe health care professionals in action. VolunTEENs will be placed in key areas such as patient transport, nursing and clinical support, clerical and administrative services, and guest services and wayfinding. Through these roles, they will gain valuable experience, contribute to daily hospital operations, and explore potential careers in health care.
Program Requirements
- Must be at least 15 years old and on track to complete 9th grade by the program’s start date
- Must complete the two-part application process:
- Submit the online application by the deadline (applications typically open for two weeks in mid-to-late January)
- Submit a Teacher Reference Form by the deadline (form provided after application submission)
- Must complete an in-person interview
- If accepted, must complete a Health Screening with ECU Health Occupational Health.
- A Tuberculosis QFG blood draw is required during the screening
- Must attend mandatory orientation in June
- Must wear the VolunTEEN uniform while volunteering
- Must remain on campus during volunteer shifts
- Must adhere to all deadlines, rules and policies set by ECU Health & Volunteer Services
Commitment & Future Opportunities
VolunTEENs are expected to serve for the full eight-week program, with a maximum of two absences. They must commit to at least one four-hour shift per week and complete a minimum of 35 volunteer hours by the end of the program. Students who meet program requirements will be eligible to continue in the School Year VolunTEEN Program (September–May).
Want to Know More?
For more information, contact Volunteer Services at (252) 847-4491 or volunteer@ecuhealth.org.
Home Health & Hospice Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are an important part of the hospice care. They are special people who make a difference in the lives of hospice patients and their families. ECU Health Home Health and Hospice needs compassionate people to provide emotional and social support to patients and families as they cope with end-of-life issues. If you want to make a difference in someone’s life when it means the most call 252-847-2000 to discuss the variety of opportunities. Training and support are provided.
Adult Volunteers
Become a volunteer at ECU Health Beaufort Hospital, a campus of ECU Health Medical and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Volunteers help us achieve our mission and contribute to the remarkable patient experience through a variety of roles while gaining experience in a health care environment.
Adults and College volunteers (18 and older) are needed in all areas of ECU Health Beaufort Hospital, a campus of ECU Health Medical Center.
For more information, call 252-975-4161 or email Angelina.Brittle@ecuhealth.org.
Click here to apply for an Adult and College volunteer opportunity.
VolunTEEN Program
The Summer 2025 VolunTEEN Application is closed.
The ECU Health Beaufort Hospital, a campus of ECU Health Medical Center VolunTEEN Program gives teenagers the opportunity to contribute to the community while exploring a career in health care. Our VolunTEEN Program lasts for eight weeks, starting on June 16 through Aug. 8. VolunTEENs must attend a mandatory orientation the week of June 9 to be eligible to volunteer.
Each VolunTEEN must commit to at least one four-hour shift per week and complete 30 hours of service to be eligible to return throughout the school year or the following summer. Students must be 15 years of age by July 1 and be on track to complete the 9th grade by the end of the current school year. Applicants must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA (An official high school transcript is required).
General VolunTEEN Requirements
- Application must be submitted by the deadline
- Submission of required VolunTEEN reference form by the deadline
- Complete Occupational Health Assessment – The Occupational Health Assessment will be emailed after an interview has been scheduled
- TB Blood Test (QFG blood test QuantiFERON-TB Gold+) is required, this test is performed by drawing blood and sending it to the lab for testing. This will be provided after acceptance into the program.
- Attend Mandatory Orientation in June
- Must wear appropriate VolunTEEN uniform while volunteering
- VolunTEEN must remain on campus during shifts
- VolunTEEN must adhere to all deadlines and ECU Health Beaufort Hospital /Volunteer Services rules and policies
Program Requirement
VolunTEENs are expected to commit to and be present throughout the span of the program. Only two absences will be allowed during the program. Please be aware of this commitment before applying.
School Year VolunTEEN Program
VolunTEENs will only be eligible for the school year program if thy were accepted as a summer VolunTeen and completed the 30 hours of service requirement. VolunTEENs must also not have any disciplinary marks against them to be considered for the School Year VolunTEEN Program. The School Year Program will run from September to May.
VolunTEEN Contact Information
Phone: 252-975-4161
Email: Angelina.Brittle@ecuhealth.org
If you’d like to volunteer at ECU Health Bertie, complete our online application.
Home Health & Hospice Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are an important part of the hospice care. They are special people who make a difference in the lives of hospice patients and their families. ECU Health Home Health and Hospice needs compassionate people to provide emotional and social support to patients and families as they cope with end-of-life issues. If you want to make a difference in someone’s life when it means the most call 252-847-2000 to discuss the variety of opportunities. Training and support are provided.
If you’d like to volunteer at ECU Health Chowan, complete our online application.
Home Health & Hospice Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are an important part of the hospice care. They are special people who make a difference in the lives of hospice patients and their families. ECU Health Home Health and Hospice needs compassionate people to provide emotional and social support to patients and families as they cope with end-of-life issues. If you want to make a difference in someone’s life when it means the most call 252-847-2000 to discuss the variety of opportunities. Training and support are provided.
Volunteer Adult and College Program
Adult volunteers (18 and older) are needed to help in all areas of ECU Health Duplin Hospital. Service areas include administrative departments (assisting with light duties), working in the hospital gift shop, serving in the Emergency Department lobby, assisting in the Surgery Services waiting area and a variety of other units. There are 16 different areas in which you can choose to volunteer.
Volunteering is a wonderful way to give back to the community and contributes to the delivery of high-quality, compassionate care that our patients and their families deserve.
For more information, call 910-296-2629 or email nancy.farrior@ecuhealth.org. You can also apply online by clicking here.
Volunteer Chaplain Program
The ECU Health Duplin Hospital Chaplain Program is an opportunity for local ordained ministers to provide spiritual and inspirational support to patients, families, visitors and team members. To learn more about this program, call 910-296-2629 and leave a message along with your email. The Volunteer Manager will contact you to give you more information on how you can participate in the ECU Health Duplin Hospital Volunteer Chaplain Program. Apply online.
VolunTEEN Program 2025
The VolunTEEN Program for 2025 is scheduled to run from June 18 – Aug. 8, 2025. Each student must commit to volunteering a total of 35 hours during the summer program. All applicants must be a rising sophomore, junior or senior for the fall of 2025 and have an overall “B” average (3.0 GPA). Shifts are available Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 12 to 4 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The active 35 volunteer hours must be completed in good standing to be eligible to return to volunteer during the school year and to participate in the VolunTEEN Program the following summer. The application deadline for the 2025 VolunTEEN program was Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. The reference form that was sent to all applicants who met the deadline must be turned in to the Volunteer Services Manager, Nan Pate Farrior, by Friday March 28, 2025.
If you are accepted to participate in the VolunTEEN 2025 Summer Program, you will be required to make an appointment with our occupational health department (Please note the COVID-19 vaccine is not required to volunteer) and to attend orientation which will be offered on three different days in June of 2025. If you have any questions, please call Nan Pate Farrior, 910-296-2629.
Home Health & Hospice Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are an important part of the hospice care. They are special people who make a difference in the lives of hospice patients and their families. ECU Health Home Health and Hospice needs compassionate people to provide emotional and social support to patients and families as they cope with end-of-life issues. If you want to make a difference in someone’s life when it means the most call 252-847-2000 to discuss the variety of opportunities. Training and support are provided.
Adult Volunteers
Adult volunteers (18 and older) are needed to help in all areas of ECU Edgecombe Hospital. Service areas include administration and quality departments, working in the hospital gift shop, selling items on our hospitality cart, registering patients for surgery, serving in the Emergency Department, assisting with patient transport, transporting lab specimens to the lab, helping at the Cancer Center and a variety of other units.
Volunteering is a wonderful way to give back to the community and contributes to the delivery of high-quality, compassionate care that our patients and their families deserve.
Call 252-641-7791 for information.
Summer VolunTEEN Program
The Summer VolunTEEN Program is for students ages 14-17. The deadline for applicants is in May each year. To learn more about the program and how to enroll, please email Amy Dixon at Amy.Dixon@ecuhealth.org.
Chaplaincy Program
On-call, volunteer chaplains offer spiritual comfort and assistance when requested by patients, family members or staff. Our volunteer chaplains complete all requirements for adult volunteers.
For more information call 252-641-7791.
Volunteers are an essential part in helping ECU Health North Hospital in its mission to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina. Volunteers, focused on this goal, generously donate their time in many different areas throughout the hospital.
Call Betsy Morris, 252-535-8476, to learn about our volunteer opportunities and to request an application.
Adult Volunteers
Adult volunteers must be at least 18 years old
Volunteers who work in the hospital are asked to work a minimum of four hours per week. They must also complete a satisfactory background check, a health screening and attend orientation. Additionally, there are requirements that must be updated annually.
Volunteer sponsored fundraising activities support educational scholarships for our nursing staff and contribute to individual departmental requests each year.
Chaplaincy Program
On-call, volunteer chaplains offer spiritual comfort and assistance when requested by patients, family members or staff.
Our volunteer chaplains complete all requirements for adult volunteers.
Volunteers are an essential part in helping ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital in its mission to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina. Volunteers focused on this goal generously donate their time in many different areas throughout the hospital.
Call 252-209-3248 to learn about our volunteer and VolunTEEN opportunities.
Complete our adult Volunteer application online.
Complete our VolunTEEN application online.
Chaplaincy Program
The ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Volunteer Chaplaincy On-Call Program is an opportunity for local ordained ministers to provide spiritual and inspirational support to patients, families, visitors and staff. To learn more about this program, call 252-209-3248, and leave a message. Your call will be returned within two business days.
Home Health & Hospice Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are an important part of the hospice care. They are special people who make a difference in the lives of hospice patients and their families. ECU Health Home Health and Hospice needs compassionate people to provide emotional and social support to patients and families as they cope with end-of-life issues. If you want to make a difference in someone’s life when it means the most call 252-847-2000 to discuss the variety of opportunities. Training and support are provided.
The goal of the hospital volunteer program is to provide a personalized service to patients, care givers, families, visitors and team members at Outer Banks Health. Our volunteers assist with the day-to-day operations of the hospital as well as special projects and initiatives.
It is our goal to place volunteers in areas that interest them. Depending on the department, we have shifts available in the mornings, afternoons, evenings and on the weekends at the below locations.
- Guest Relations – Information Desk
- Patient Family Advisory Council
- Dementia Friendly – Patient Companion
- Post Operative Liaison
- Emergency Department
Hands of Hope Volunteers
Hands of Hope is a partnership between Outer Banks Health Cowell Cancer Center and the University of North Carolina Cancer Outreach. Its goal is to ensure no one walks the cancer journey alone. Volunteers complete a health screen, background check and orientation and attend bimonthly meetings. Volunteer opportunities in the program include helping patients and families with transportation, childcare, household chores, errands, meal preparation, respite care, companionship, emotional support and more.
Volunteer Requirements
Volunteers typically work one four-hour shift per week and we request that interested individuals commit to 12 months of volunteering. Additional information regarding these requirements will be provided during the interview. Click here to access the online application.
- Complete an adult volunteer application
- Interview with the volunteer coordinator
- Complete occupational health requirements
- Submit to a criminal background check
- Attend hospital orientation
Chaplaincy Program
Outer Banks Health Chaplaincy On-Call Program is an opportunity for local ordained ministers to provide spiritual and inspirational support to patients, families, visitors and team members.
Dementia Patient Companion
Patient Companion Volunteers receive extensive training in how to positively approach behaviors associated with cognitive impairments and enrichment activities for individuals living with dementia. These volunteers come to the hospital to provide one-on-one companionship to patients with dementia. This role is vital to the engagement and safety of our patients with dementia.
Paws for Healing – Pet Therapy Program
Do you have a dog who is certified by a National Pet Therapy Organization? If so, reach out to learn more about our pet therapy volunteer opportunities. Our pet therapy volunteers typically come in one day a week and visit patients, families and team members. We believe that a dog’s presence can support the healing environment and realize the mental, physical and emotional benefits that this program offers our patients, families and team members.
Student Volunteers
Every summer, both high school and college students are invited to participate in a nine-week volunteer program to get a first-hand look into the world of health care. Students must be at least 16 years of age. Student volunteers will develop personal and professional skills while working at the hospital, including effective communication, teamwork and problem solving. Click here for the Student Volunteer Online Form.
Fundraising Volunteers
Outer Banks Health’s Development Council raises funds for important hospital initiatives, such as the hospital’s Health Coach, the construction of the Cancer Resource Center, the purchase of equipment, and underwriting the costs of health care examinations. The hospital also conducts community outreach programs where the ability to interact with visitors, patients and staff is vital. Volunteers provide vital support services which enhance the health and well-being of our community. Volunteering also provides new and valuable learning experiences, an opportunity to make new friends and an opportunity to make a difference in the community we serve.
For more information, contact:
Hospital, Chaplaincy, Pet Therapy, Patient Companion, and Student Volunteers
Patrice Saltzman, Supervisor of Experience and Volunteer Services
Phone: 252.449.4550
Email: obhvolunteers@outerbankshealth.org
Fundraising and Community Outreach Volunteers
Jennifer Schwartzenberg, Director of Community Outreach and Development
Phone: 252.449.5933
Email: Jennifer.Schwartzenberg@outerbankshealth.org
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Shadowing Opportunities
For information on shadowing at ECU Health hospitals and facilities, visit the Shadowing page on our Careers site.