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Adult Volunteers

Stay active in your community by volunteering at Norman Regional!

Apply to be a Volunteer

Service Areas

Areas where our adult volunteers serve include:

  • Customer Service
    • Volunteers visit newly admitted patients to check on their admission process and determine if they have any needs.
  • The Gift Shop
    • Be part of the Auxiliary’s largest revenue-generating effort as a sales associate or cashier in the hospital’s Gift Shop.
  • Information Desk
    • Volunteers escort patients, assist visitors, provide room numbers and deliver packages and flowers to patient rooms.
  • Patient Rounding
    • Volunteers visit patients offering complimentary comfort items such as lip balm, hair combs, puzzle books and more.
  • The Scrub Shop
    • ​A specialty retail area offering scrubs, shoes & various accessories. Volunteers assist customers with special orders, sales and stocking the store.

Time Commitment

We ask our adult volunteers for a one year commitment with a minimum of two shifts per month. While some volunteers do sign up for shifts recurring weekly or every two weeks, it is very easy to reschedule when flexibility is needed.

Adult Volunteer Program Benefits​

The benefits for adults ​volunteers include:

  • Opportunities to meet new friends and acquaintances
  • Staying physically active and giving back to your community
  • Training and learning opportunities
  • Invitations & recognition at volunteer social events
  • Complimentary meal in the cafeteria and additional retail discounts
  • Flu shots administered during flu season

Adult Volunteer Application, Selection and Onboarding

How to Apply

Participants are selected through an application process. Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received.

Apply to be a Volunteer

The Interview Process

Upon completion of an application, potential volunteers will be called to schedule a time to meet. At this meeting volunteers will learn about our service areas and onboarding requirements, and have the opportunity to have any of their questions answered.

Onboarding for Adult Volunteers

Once selected, new adult volunteers will be required to complete the following:

  • Orientation
    • Each adult volunteer is required to complete an orientation which includes viewing videos and completing training online, prior to finalizing paperwork in our office.
  • Lab Draw
    • A one-time screening for measles, mumps, rubella, varicella and tuberculosis is done in the hospital's laboratory at no cost to you.
  • Flu Shot
    • Flu shots are mandatory for all volunteers unless there is a medical or religious reason a volunteer cannot receive it. In this case, appropriate documentation must be presented. Flu shots are available at no cost to the volunteer.
  • Background Check
    • A background check will be done on all volunteers prior to receiving placement.
  • Annual Education
    • All active volunteers must complete an annual training online.
  • Uniforms
    • Uniform tops are provided to volunteers at orientation. Please pair with white, black or khaki slacks and clean athletic shoes.

Apply to be a Volunteer

If you have any questions about our Adult Volunteer Program, please call 405-307-1788 or email lgray@nrh-ok.com.