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Published 9/24/25 1:49PM

Hartford Hospital Mobility Volunteer

Hartford Hospital
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Hartford, CT
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    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    Volunteers must be available to volunteer at least one 3-hour shift per week for at least 12 months.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    5
    Cause Areas:
    Health & Medicine, Sports & Recreation
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Volunteers must have excellent verbal and inter-personal skills, be able to work independently, and be able to stand/walk for several hours. Tuberculosis test, varicella and MMR vaccine documentation required at start. Seasonal flu vaccines.

    Description

    The Hartford Hospital Mobility volunteer program provides support to patients that need assistance and encouragement to get out of bed and walk to help maintain functional status. Overseen by the department of Rehabilitation, volunteers are trained to function in this role on assigned nursing units interacting directly with patients and staff.

    More information can be learned in the video on this website: https://hartfordhospital.org/health-professionals/for-job-seekers/volunteer/volunteer-opportunities (scroll down to Mobility is Medicine). This is a great opportunity to develop inter-personal skills while supporting patient health and becoming familiar with the acute care environment.

    Applicants must:

    • Be able to volunteer at least one 3-hour shift per week in the morning or afternoon at least through August 2022
    • Be available for a class training on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 4:30-7:30 p.m.
    • Be available to train with another experienced volunteer or staff member for two shifts prior to volunteering independently
    • Complete all hospital requirements online (background check, orientation, HIPAA education, COVID education module and waiver, medical history form including MMR, varicella, flu and COVD vaccines and Tuberculosis skin or blood test no more than 12 months old) no later than January 19th

    2 shifts available:

    • 09:00 to 11:45 EST
    • 13:00 to 16:00 EST

    Location

    On-site

    Hartford Hospital

    80 Seymour St, Hartford, CT 06106, USA
    80 Seymour Street

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