Volunteer Services

All of Us Together...Makes a Successful Hospital!

"As I look around the hospital I see many different Volunteers. Each volunteer's face tells a story; so many faces, so many stories. Volunteers come from many different backgrounds. Each have many different life experiences and yet all have at least one thing in common, their willingness to give their time to help others.

I am impressed by their generosity, spirit and compassion for Wooster Community Hospital. Please take time this week to say THANK YOU for choosing our hospital for their Volunteer Experience!"

-Carla Redick, Volunteer Coordinator

Thank You to all of our wonderful volunteers here at WCH. We truly appreciate all that you do!

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to serve others, and at the same time learn new skills and make new friends?

According to many of our volunteers, the most significant benefit they receive from volunteering is a genuine sense of satisfaction from helping others. Our volunteers come from every walk of life and they appreciate the opportunity to learn new skills and make new friends.

Teenagers and college students have a unique learning opportunity through the Junior Partner program (ages 14-18) and our Medic Aide (college) program. The work our volunteers perform at Wooster Community Hospital is important, and the friendships they make are long-lasting.

Our most popular positions are working at the information desk, gift shop, messenger (delivering internal mail), and escort (running errands). Other volunteers assist patients by filling water pitchers, delivering comfort items, acting as a friendly visitor, and helping with clerical work on the nursing units and wherever needed.

As a WCH volunteer, you’ll receive:

The satisfaction of making a difference in people’s lives
Free meal for each volunteer day of four hours or more
Flu shot annually
Annual recognition and awards event

Pet Pals

Enjoy a friendly visit from our Pet Pals therapy dogs at Wooster Community Hospital, sponsored by WCH Auxiliary. All Pet Pals are well-trained and have strict guidelines that they observe. All Pet Pals are certified by either Therapy Dogs International Inc or Delta Society. Visits are arranged with the charge nurse on the unit if you are medically able.

Pet Pals visiting hours:

Tuesday and Thursday: 1-4 pm
Saturday and Sunday: 1-3 pm

Pet Pals may visit the following floors:

Transitional Care Unit: Visits can be arranged daily
Inpatient Rehab: Sundays by request
Med-Surg 2
Med-Surg 3
Progressive Care Unit

Wooster Community Hospital Volunteer Application

For more information about WCH Volunteer Services, contact Wooster Community Hospital at (330) 263-8299. Be sure to check out the WCH Auxiliary page to see all upcoming campaigns!