Volunteering at Inova Alexandria Hospital

Our First Volunteers Inova Alexandria Hospital was started by volunteers in 1872. Julia Johns, daughter of the Episcopal bishop of Alexandria, called together a group of concerned citizens and friends who were interested in charity work. Johns asked for their support in forming a society that would both establish and run a local hospital; this was the beginning of Alexandria Hospital. Alexandrians and residents in the surrounding community continue to volunteer enthusiastically and serve throughout the hospital as well as at the Springfield Health Plex. Our volunteers support our clinical and support teams in delivering excellent care and providing a positive patient experience. Learn More About Volunteering at Inova Alexandria Hospital Service Area Options and Availability Current service needs and availability are updated monthly in the interactive volunteer opportunities box below. Select the hamburger menu (three horizontal lines) to see assignments with openings at each of the hospital sites. By clicking the duties and times needed labels, you can view more details about the service area and the times we currently have openings. Requirements to Become a Volunteer Commit to one, 3-4 hour shift per week for a minimum of 6 months Be at least 18 years of age (for involvement in the College and Adult programs) Complete and pass a background check Complete two rounds of tuberculosis screening OR one tuberculosis blood test Provide confirmation of receiving COVID-19 vaccination and booster Provide confirmation of receiving the MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella (Chickenpox), Tdap for Pertussis (Whooping Cough) vaccines OR proof of immunity via titer Receive a flu vaccine (if onboarding during flu season) Take online training Attend new volunteer training class Information Meetings Expand Content To learn more about our program requirements and service area opportunities before applying, we welcome you to attend an information meeting. While not mandatory in order to participate as a volunteer, we highly recommend attending to make sure our program is a good fit for you. Note: all meetings will be held via Zoom. https://inova.zoom.us/j/98765058387?pwd=d1FJK1A1RDdPU21DTXhHUnprWmNTUT09 Thursday, March 2, 2023, 6 - 7 p.m. Upcoming Application Windows Expand Content Applications are reviewed during designated open application windows throughout the calendar year. Before applying, please be sure you’ll be available to attend the corresponding mandatory orientation session and meet the attendance requirement of serving one, 3-4 hour shift per week for a minimum of six months. You'll begin volunteering within one week of the orientation session. Applications Open: Thursday, March 2 at 10 a.m. through Wednesday, March 8 at 10 a.m. All applications will be responded to by Monday, March 13 Mandatory Meet & Greet/Information Session via Zoom: Tuesday, March 14 at 6 p.m. or Wednesday, March 15 at 2 p.m. Mandatory In-Person Orientation: Wednesday, April 19, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Volunteer Services Department will respond to all applications within 10 days of the close of the application window *Please note: At this time, High School Student applications are only accepted at Inova Alexandria Hospital for the summer program. For details on this program check back in early March. Volunteer Application 2023 The adult and college application will be open from Thursday, March 2 at 10 a.m. through Wednesday, March 8 at 10 a.m. Volunteer Application