Ashtabula Regional Medical Center

At ARMC, volunteers are an important part of our care team. Volunteers support our patients, visitors and caregivers in many ways, providing the personal touches that patients and their families need.

The volunteer program is coordinated by ARMC Foundation in support of ARMC. Volunteers aid caregivers and improve the patient experience.

Volunteer Program Requirements

All volunteers must be at least 16 years old and able to commit to a minimum of two 4-hour shifts per month for at least 6 months during the year. Volunteers must complete the application process and clear a background check.

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Central Registration

    Volunteers assist with the workflow of the central registration area. Tasks include greeting patients and visitors, asking all patients to sign in at the main desk and directing patients to caregiver workstations as directed by registration staff. Shifts are Monday through Friday 8 am to 12 pm or 12 pm to 4 pm.

  • Surgical Waiting Area

    Volunteers assist with the workflow of the surgical floor. Tasks include greeting patients and visitors, informing surgical caregivers of patients' arrival and providing approved escorting services to all permitted areas of the hospital. Shifts are Monday through Friday 7 am to 11 am.

  • Comfort Running (Inpatient Units and Emergency Department)

    Volunteers assist with the workflow of the inpatient nursing units or the emergency department under the direction of clinical caregivers. Tasks include responding to call lights, providing comfort items (such as blankets or water), and light stocking of supply shelves. Shifts are available 24/7.

  • Huffman Mayer Wealth Management Group Gift Shop

    Volunteers assist with the operations of the gift shop. Proceeds from the gift shop benefit ARMC. Tasks include greeting customers when they enter, operating the cash register to check out customers and light stocking and cleaning of the store. Shifts are Monday through Friday 10 am to 2 pm, additional shifts may be added.

  • Information Desk

    Volunteers assist with the workflow of the main entrance and lobby. Tasks include greeting patients and visitors, providing wayfinding assistance and answering general questions. Shifts are Monday through Friday 8 am to 12 pm or 12 pm to 4 pm.

  • Spiritual Care

    Volunteers provide patients, visitors and caregivers information about the services offer through the Spiritual Care department. Tasks include distributing information on the Spiritual Care department, offering compassion and empathy to patients and caregivers without proselytizing. Spiritual Care volunteers work with the approval of and under the direction of the ARMC Chaplain. Shifts are flexible Monday through Friday, and typically last 2 hours.

  • Clerical Support

    Volunteers provide project specific clerical support as needed to departments throughout the hospital. Tasks include building patient packets, assisting with large mailings, and other light clerical duties. Shifts are flexible Monday through Friday and are scheduled through the ARMC Foundation Volunteer Office.

  • Caring Canines

    ARMC welcomes certified therapy dogs and their handlers to visit with patients and caregivers. All canines and their handlers must adhere to the ARMC Non-Service Animals in the Healthcare Setting policy. Shifts are flexible and scheduled through the ARMC Foundation Volunteer Office.
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    Volunteer Benefits

    We value our volunteers and the support and added touches they bring. All ARMC volunteers will receive:

    • 10% discount on meals in the ARMC Cafeteria
    • 15% discount on merchandise in the Huffman Mayer Wealth Management Gift Shop
    • Free volunteer uniform
    • Skill development and life enrichment opportunities

    Hospital Information

    Ashtabula Regional Medical Center (ARMC), an affiliate of Cleveland Clinic, is the largest and most advanced hospital in Ashtabula County. ARMC opens the door to the world's best healthcare by applying Cleveland Clinic's clinical information and state-of-the-art standards of care. ARMC strives to be regarded as the healthcare provider of choice in Ashtabula County by providing the highest level of service and quality, employing the best and brightest to deliver that care, focusing on growth to expand services and remaining a financially stable community partner.

    ARMC has been about community since its founding in 1904. Our mission statement is a daily reminder that we are community-focused because the community provided the funds and resources that created our hospital well over a century ago. Thank you for your interest in serving our community through volunteer opportunities at ARMC.

    To learn more about volunteer opportunities, contact the ARMC Foundation at 440.997.6604 or foundation@armchealth.org.

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