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  (Must be at least 18 years of age)
A volunteer is a person who willingly offers to serve without any expectation of compensation of payment.

  • Must complete a volunteer application
  • Must have two satisfactory references from non-family members
  • For most volunteer assignments, you must purchase a volunteer uniform
  • Complete necessary TB testing at no cost to volunteer
  • Complete a mandatory orientation session
  • Must have a clear Pennsylvania criminal history check (for those who have been Pennsylvania residents for at least two years), or a clear national history check (for those who have not resided in Pennsylvania for two years) there is no cost to the volunteer for these checks
    I have read and agree to all the requirements for volunteering at LVHN as outlined.
  • Date of Birth Over 18? Yes    No
    Hospital Site  
    First Name     M.I.
    Last Name  
    Address  
    Address  

    City

     
    State      Zip  
    Home Phone  
    Business Phone:
    Email  

    What interests you in volunteering in a Hospital Setting?


    Are you currently employed? Yes   No

    Present Occupation:


    Education or training:


    Have you ever served as a volunteer? Yes   No

    Please list experience as a volunteer and/or previous experience:


    Relatives or Friends who volunteer or are Employed at LVH?:


    Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony since your 16th birthday? Yes    No
    If yes, please explain:


    Skills: (Check if you have skill)
    Typing  Computer   Medical Terminology
    Foreign Language, which?
    Other:

    Form of transportation:
    Car  Bus  Other, please explain:


    How were you referred to Lehigh Valley Hospital?


    In case of an emergency, please notify:
       Phone:

    Family Physician:
       Phone:

    Personal References (no family please)
    A request for reference form will be sent to those listed below. These must be returned before your interview is scheduled.
    Name:

    Address:

    Phone:
     Years Known:

    Name:

    Address:

    Phone:
     Years Known:


    Please tell us about any physical limitations which should be considered in your volunteer assignment?


    Communicable disease and immunization history is extremely important. It is needed so that we can reduce the risk of communicable disease exposure to our patients, other healthcare workers and you.

    Check the childhood illnesses you have had:
    Mumps  Measles (Rubella)  Polio  Diptheria
    Rheumatic Fever  German Measles  Chicken Pox
    Other illnesses:

    Check the immunizations you have had, and, if known, the date that you had them.
    Immunized Date  
    Influenza ("flu")
    Pneumonia
    MMR/Measles/Mumps/German Measles
    Diphtheria/Pertussis and Tetanus (DPT)
    Hepatitis Vaccine
    TB Screening (PPD)
    Results:

    Have you ever had Tuberculosis? Yes    No
    If so, when?






    It is strongly recommended that all volunteers in a healthcare setting receive the influenza vaccine annually. This is offered at no cost to volunteers.

    Annual TB screening is required for all healthcare volunteers.
     
     







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