Download Application for Volunteer Service

Attention College Students: 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 eight weeks and or 40 hours.  The program will run from May – August.  Apply today, as there are limited positions (15) available at either Perth Amboy / Old Bridge.  Please note: no shadowing positions are available.

Applications for summer 2012 are now being accepted through April 20.  Each applicant must complete an application to be considered, then attend the mandatory orientation on May 18 and meet all of the requirements (2- step Mantoux tuberculin skin test, two personal references, 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.

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.

Auxiliaries & Volunteers

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.

Perth Amboy Auxiliary

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.

Ernest R. Hansen Chapter

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.

Old Bridge Auxiliary

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.

Perth Amboy Junior Auxiliary

13 to 18 year old high school students have the opportunity to learn more about healthcare professions as they support the medical center through 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 for the schedule.

Volunteers Make a Difference!

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 400 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:

Volunteers provide a vital customer service link to our patients and visitors, and assist staff in more than 25 different departments.  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.

Adult Volunteers generally work four hours a week during morning, afternoon, evening or weekend shifts.  Applications for adults are accepted year round.  Application sessions and orientations are done on a monthly basis.

Junior Volunteers: Ages 16- 18 and in High School.  We ask a three-hour commitment once a week (Monday –Friday only), 4:00 pm-7:00 pm, and a 60-hour minimum is mandatory.  Junior volunteers are accepted year round for a 30-week commitment.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Benefits – Volunteers are provided with uniforms ($15.00 deposit required), free parking while volunteering, meal allowance, annual free screening for tuberculosis and flu Shot.

Time Commitment – Most volunteers are scheduled for 3-4 hours per week, but scheduling is flexible based on individual needs.  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.

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.

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 deposit is required for the jacket/shirt.  These uniforms must be returned when you leave the volunteer program.

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.