There's something curious about giving: What you give has a way of coming back to you. In fact, volunteers at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital aren't here long before they realize they are getting back as much as they're giving. How?
Volunteers at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital have the opportunity to learn, explore health careers, make new friends, develop new skills, and most of all, enjoy the satisfaction that comes from helping others. Are you ready to receive the rich rewards of the volunteer experience?
Ways to Volunteer
Auxiliary Founded in 1958, The Auxiliary is the largest group of volunteers at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital. Auxiliary volunteers assist patients and their families in the surgical lounge, emergency room, and information desk, operate the library book cart, and also staff the Hospital gift shop.
Auxillary activities and fundraising events have raised over $2 million in donations in support of the quality care Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital provides to our community.
Must be 18 years of age
Work a minimum 4 hours per month
Auxilliary volunteers can work either morning, afternoon and evening shifts, running from 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. daily
Uniforms: Cherry pink smock or tunic for women; blue jacket or polo for men
Youth Volunteers Youth Volunteers are high school students between 15 and 18 years old who help patients by delivering food trays and water, assisting in feeding, making beds, and escorting patients, along with other duties as assigned by Volunteer Services.
Must be 15-18 years of age and have parental consent
Work a minimum 4 hours per week
Uniforms: White shirt, red tunic or polo with white or dark trousers for men and women.
Volunteers at Large Volunteers at Large are college students studying in the health care field who gain experience working in occupational, physical and recreational therapy, radiology and other departments.
Must be 18 years of age
Uniforms: Navy blue tunic or polo with plain dark or white trousers for men and women.
Next Steps
If you're ready to begin receiving the rich rewards of the volunteer experience, please get the process started by completing our Volunteer Application. Have a question? Contact Tina Strait, Volunteer Services Coordinator at (734) 246-6053 or tstrait1@hfhs.org.
