The Volunteer Services department supports placements at WakeMed Raleigh Campus, Alexander YMCA, WakeMed North Healthplex, WakeMed Brier Creek, and WakeMed Zebulon/Wendell Skilled Nursing Facility.
The Volunteers at WakeMed Raleigh Campus Hospital is a 501(c)(3) organization, EIN 56-0749114 established in 1961 when WakeMed Raleigh Campus opened its doors. Their countless hours of patient service continue to help WakeMed staff and physicians care for all who enter our doors.
With questions about volunteering at WakeMed Raleigh Campus, call 919-350-8293.
Here are just a few ways The Volunteers at WakeMed Raleigh Campus make a difference in the lives of patients, staff and our community:
In fiscal year 2012, 932 volunteers contributed more than 82,562 hours to assist our patients, staff and visitors.
Provide huggables, quilts, baby caps and other hand-made gifts to patients of all ages.
Serve as Patient Relations Ambassadors, who provide an extra level of customer service to thousands of patients
See the Annual Report for a description of other accomplishments
Purchases & Programs Made Possible by the Volunteers
The Volunteers at WakeMed Raleigh Campus hold fundraising events throughout the year to support the mission of the entire health system. All event proceeds benefit WakeMed programs and initiatives:
Scholarships for patients to attend WakeMed Cardiac Rehabilitation
Breastfeeding scales for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Toiletries for immediate-need patients
Diversionary toys and supplies for WakeMed Children's Hospital patients
Supplies for the Children's Music Pain Management Program
Specialized tools and supplies for spinal cord injury patients
Baby supplies for immediate-need new moms
Scales for WakeMed Congestive Heart Failure Program patients
WakeMed Spiritual Care's Tea for the Soul support program for patient care providers
