Forms & Documents
Download Application for Volunteer Service
Download Mantoux Skin Tests Requirements and Instructions
Download Mantoux Tuberculin Skin Test Record Form to Personal Physician
Download Preference Worksheet for Application Process
Download Volunteer Emergency Form
We are looking forward to our annual Summer College Student Volunteer program at Raritan Bay Medical Center. This program is especially designed to allow you to experience the day-to-day operations of a healthcare system, while serving your community. We ask for a minimum commitment of 40 hours before September 1. The program will run from May 1 – August 31. Apply today, as there are limited positions (15) available at either Perth Amboy or Old Bridge locations. Please note: no shadowing positions are available.
Applications for summer 2013 are now being accepted through March 15. Each applicant must complete an application to be considered, then attend the mandatory orientation in May (to be determined) and meet all of the requirements (2- step Mantoux tuberculin skin test, two personal references, and completed Medical Clearance form) prior to being placed. All volunteer placements will be finalized by June 15.
Letter of Recommendation will be provided upon completion of the minimum required hours (40).
Please download the adult volunteer application and return to the volunteer office or fax: 732.324-6079.
Auxiliaries
Through a variety of fundraising events and service projects, the men and women of Raritan Bay Medical Center’s auxiliaries support the medical center in its mission to provide personalized, quality, healthcare to the residents of Central New Jersey.
The medical center benefits from the support of five auxiliary groups, each with its own unique projects. These include flower sales, gift auctions, vendor sales, 50/50 Raffles, and bus trips to Atlantic City and to the theater.
To apply for a volunteer position, call the Volunteer Services Department at 732.324.5006 between the hours of 9 am – 5 pm, Monday through Friday or email volunteer@rbmc.org.
Established in 1888, the Perth Amboy Auxiliary is one of the oldest and most distinguished auxiliaries in New Jersey, and has raised millions of dollars in support of the Perth Amboy location. Meetings and activities are geared toward those with time available during the day. Meetings are held at 12:00 pm.
In this chapter of the Perth Amboy Auxiliary, activities are scheduled to accommodate the working person or other individuals with daytime responsibilities. Meetings are held during the evenings at 7:00 pm.
The auxiliary, founded in 1976, supports the Old Bridge division’s delivery of quality and compassionate healthcare to the community. Meetings of the Old Bridge Auxiliary are held on the third Monday morning at 10:30 am. Please call for the schedule.
This consists of students, ages 15 to 18 year old that are pursuing a Healthcare career and are interested in helping to organize and build programs that support quality healthcare at Raritan Bay Medical Center. Junior Auxiliary memebers have the opportunity to learn more about healthcare professions as they support the medical center and participate in series of lectures given during the school year by the medical and nursing staff of Rariran Bay Medical Center. Memebers also undertake variety of events to raise funds in support of service projects in the auxiliary. Meetings are held from 6:00 – 7:30 pm, on the first Tuesday of the month in Perth Amboy. Please call the Volunteer Services Department at 732.324.5006 between the hours of 9am – 5pm, Monday through Friday or email volunteer@rbmc.org for further information.
Time Commitment - Most volunteers are scheduled for 3-4 hours per week, but scheduling is flexible based on individual needs. Adult Volunteers generally work four hours a week during morning, afternoon, evening or weekend shifts. We ask a three-hour commitment once a week (Monday –Friday, 4:00 pm-7:00 pm only) from Junior Volunteers. Volunteers are needed for morning, afternoon, and evening shifts seven days per week. Junior volunteers are assigned weekday hours for their 30 weeks of service. Applications for adults are accepted year round. Application sessions and orientations are done on a monthly basis. Junior volunteers are accepted year round for a 30-week commitment..
Orientation and Training – All volunteers must attend the Volunteer Services’ orientation program before beginning their assignments.
Mantoux Tests – NJ State regulations require that all new volunteers have a two-step Mantoux tuberculin skin test before they are assigned to a volunteer position in the medical center. You may have this test done by your own healthcare provider or you may have it done through the Employee Health department of RBMC. The Mantoux test and test readings are offered at no cost to the volunteer.
Medical Clearance-is required for all Adult volunteers; all junior volunteers must provide an immunization record.
Personal reference – Tow personal references are required (No Relatives)
Background Checks- Are done on all adult volunteers prior to the start day.
Dress Code – Volunteer uniforms are provided by the medical center for use while you are volunteering with us. A $15.00 (for Juniors) and $20.00 (for Adults) deposit is required for the jacket/shirt. These uniforms must be returned when you leave the volunteer program.
Benefits - Volunteers are provided with a meal allowance (up to $5.00) ; free parking while volunteering; and annual free screening for tuberculosis and flu shot.
Raritan Bay Medical center volunteers are generous individuals who bring comfort, caring and assistance to patients and staff at the medical center’s Perth Amboy and Old Bridge locations. More than 500 volunteers share their time and talents each year.
As a volunteer, you are sure to find personal satisfaction in knowing that you are making a difference to others. In addition, you may form new friendships, acquire job experience, and perhaps explore a healthcare career.
Raritan Bay Medical Center volunteers assist and enhance the daily activities of the medical center. While duties and responsibilities vary, every volunteer assignment is an important and keenly appreciated service. Volunteers assist in the following areas:
| • Ambassador • Dietary • Emergency Room • Gift Shop (Old Bridge only) • Golden Spoons: Patient Feeding Program • Information Desk • Library Cart • Medical Records • Nursing Administration |
• Nursing Units • Pharmacy • Physical Therapy • Outpatient Lab • Pastoral Care • Pet Therapy • Staff Development • Volunteer Services |
Volunteers provide a vital customer service link to our patients and visitors, and assist staff in more than 25 different departments at our two locations. Thanks to their dedicated commitment of time and talent, we are able to offer patients, visitors, and employees extra support. Our volunteers’ roles are varied, and include, for example: greeting patients and visitors; providing patient escort and transport; helping with food service; managing the library cart; and providing clerical and reception assistance.
The program will give you the opportunity to experience the day-to-day operation of the healthcare system as well as serving those in the community. We ask for a four-hour commitment once a week. You will be given an assignment that you will report to every week on the same day at the same time, to build your schedule around your volunteer commitment.
To apply for a volunteer position, call the Volunteer Services Department at 732.324.5006 between the hours of 9 am – 5 pm, Monday through Friday or email volunteer@rbmc.org.
Volunteer should consider other activities before committing to the volunteer program because Students absent more than three times consecutively will be dismissed from the program.
Due to the high volume of students in the program, Volunteer Services cannot accommodate changes to the schedule or department.
Who Should Apply – Students who are able to commit to the service requirements; interested in serving their community; and interested in learning more about the medical field.
Who Should Not Apply – Students who are under the age of 16; did not attend the application and orientation sessions in the same month; cannot commit to the 60 hour minimum or the weekly 4-7 pm time schedule or looking to volunteer for less than 60 hours.
Each summer the Volunteer Services Department sponsors the Healthcare Connection program at Raritan Bay Medical Center. This program is open to students entering their senior year in the preceding fall semester, who are seriously considering a career in the health care field. We accept six- ten students for the program at no cost to the student.
The four-day program is at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge, and Perth Amboy. Participants will have exposure to a variety of healthcare professions. Applications are available through the high schools guidance department starting January.
To apply for a volunteer position or would like more information about the Healthcare Connection Program, call the Volunteer Services Department at 732.324.5006 between the hours of 9 am – 5 pm, Monday through Friday or email volunteer@rbmc.org.
Pet therapy is available to patients in order to provide a more home-like atmosphere and to reduce the stress and anxiety associated with hospitalization.
All pet therapy dogs shall be required to meet all behavioral and physical certification requirements prior to becoming a Raritan Bay Medical Center volunteer through one of the recognized Pet Therapy programs (TDI or Bright and Beautiful).
Program started in 2003 and has grown and continued until today. More than 25 dogs of various breeds, ages and size, have been part of the RBMC pet therapy program since 2003.
To provide patients the opportunity to interact with dogs during their hospitalization to improve their emotional and social status. Pets will not visit patients with allergies to animals.
If you have a certified dog and want to become a Pet Therapy volunteer, kindly contact the volunteer office at (732) 324-5006 or email volunteer@rbmc.org
