Volunteers

Volunteers are valued members of the WakeMed staff.      

Whether you're a retiree, a career professional, a high school student or homemaker, WakeMed has a volunteer opportunity for you.  Assignments are made based on your skills and interests. 

One of our Community Services Managers will meet with you to talk about the type of volunteer opportunity you're looking for and the time commitment you'd like to make.  After a 3-hour orientation, you'll be ready to embark on your WakeMed volunteer experience!

Hospitality Pets Program

The Hospitality Pets Program has been in operation at WakeMed since 1985.  It was established in response to the need for programming that would provide sensory stimulation as well as encourage socialization and communication in patients. 

All dogs go through an extensive physical and behavioral screening before becoming a part of this program.  Once they become honorary members of our staff, our four-legged friends and their owners visit with patients of all ages and varying degrees of mobility.

If you and your pet would like to brighten a patient's day by spending time with them, please contact Volunteer Services.  At the Raleigh Campus, call 919-350-8293.  At WakeMed Cary Hospital, call 919-350-2363.

Links

Adult Volunteer Program

Junior Volunteer Program

Sewing Volunteers

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