Volunteers make a huge impact at Robinson Memorial Hospital. Come in any entrance, and chances are that the first person you meet will be a volunteer as they provide patient information and directions around the hospital. Check in for surgery, and a volunteer greets you and welcomes your family or friends. It may be a volunteer who answers your call light and gets you that warm blanket, or escorts your family member to your room in the Emergency Department. Volunteers are recognized as a vital link between Robinson Memorial Hospital and the communities we serve, as they assist our paid staff in delivering high quality, caring service.

What does Robinson Memorial Hospital offer in return?

• A caring environment, where volunteers are respected and appreciated
• A great place to meet others who are interested in giving back
• An opportunity to learn and explore possible career interests
• A site for student internships
• Letters of reference for high school or college students after commitment of 50 hours per year is met
• Did we mention lots of appreciation?

Volunteer Philosophy & Mission Statement
The Volunteer Services department of Robinson Memorial Hospital is dedicated to creating a customer-friendly atmosphere for those we serve by involving members of our community. We do this through maximizing individual abilities, and providing meaningful assignments and adequate training.

As one of nearly 400 hospital volunteers, you can become a part of a larger healthcare team striving to provide the best possible care for our patients.  Volunteers directly contribute to services which add to the comfort, care and well being of patients, their families, the staff, visitors and the community.

The minimum age for volunteering at Robinson Memorial is 14 years old.  Certain volunteer positions within the hospital have specific minimum age requirements.  Volunteer Services prohibits discrimination based upon age, sex, race, creed, national origin or disability.

Volunteer Assignments
The following is a sample of the many varied opportunities to serve and learn at Robinson.  For a complete listing of current volunteer opportunities, contact Volunteer Services at (330) 297-2591.

Auxiliary Gift  Shop                                       
Where volunteers sell patient necessities and gift items, and cashier. 

Patient Information Desks                                                                              
Where volunteers give out information, directions and warm greetings to our visitors.                                                                             

Surgery Waiting Area
Where volunteers are a vital link to information about loved ones, and provide hospital information and a listening ear to friends and family members.

Transporters                                                                                                                                
Where volunteers stand ready to escort/transport patients to their rooms, outpatient testing areas, and upon discharge. Shopping in the Auxiliary Gift Shop, when requested.

Outpatient Surgery
Where volunteers assist the nurses with admitting and preparing patients for surgery and other miscellaneous duties.

"Love on a Leash"                                                                                       
Where volunteers bring canine companionship to our patients, visitors, staff and physicians.  Love on a Leash teams are certified through the Delta Society Pet Partners program.

Emergency Department
Where volunteers greet walk-in patients and visitors, and provide supportive assistance to patients, families and the Emergency department staff.

Robinson Medical Arts Building
Providing receptionist duties, directing patients and visitors, and assisting guests as needed.

Nursing Unit Volunteer
Updating information boards in patient rooms, keeping patients informed regarding those involved in their care; assist patients with meal preparation, answer call lights, stock supply cabinets in patient rooms and  assisting in patient comforts. 

High School Shadowing Opportunities

Summer Volunteer Program

Volunteer Application
If you wish to apply for a volunteer position at Robinson Memorial Hospital print a copy of the appropriate application form below and mail to:                

Volunteer Services
Robinson Memorial Hospital
6847 N. Chestnut Street
Ravenna, Ohio 44266-1204

or contact Volunteer Services at 330-297-2591 to request an application by mail.

Volunteer Application

Student Volunteer Application

Shadowing Student Application