Volunteer Services
Our volunteers are caring individuals who contribute significantly to the daily functioning of the Medical Center by supporting our staff in various departments, and assisting patients and their visiting families. If you have time, and would like to participate in a rewarding and enriching experience, consider volunteering. Last year, 230 volunteers provided over 19,213 hours of service to support Milford Regional Medical Center. Volunteers contribute their skills, experience and most of all their compassion.
Why Volunteer?
Volunteering is a win-win endeavor. As much as volunteers contribute to Milford Regional, they are quick to say they receive even more. Developing friendships, being part of a team, an opportunity to learn and gain experience, satisfaction from giving back to the community or to the hospital, and the ability to provide a useful and valued service are some of the reasons our volunteers give their time to Milford Regional.
Who volunteers at Milford Regional?
Men and women of all ages contribute to support our patients and staff. Volunteers include professionals who volunteer after work or in between jobs, retirees, moms and dads, college students, teens and even employees who enjoy giving their time and energy to different areas of our Medical Center. We make every effort to match the skills and interests of each volunteer to the needs of the medical center and to place volunteers into positions where they will feel comfortable and able to contribute. All volunteers are interviewed, CORI screened, and specifically trained for each role.
How can you contribute to the Medical Center?
Volunteers currently provide support in 30 areas of the Medical Center. Opportunities include these areas and others:
- Emergency department and other patient care areas
- Lobby reception
- Gift Shop
- Visitor escort
- Messenger/errands
- Mailroom
- Cancer Center
- Food Services
- Book cart
- Elder Wellness Program
- Compassionate Companions
Milford Regional is fortunate to have many wonderful people who volunteer. At times opportunities for volunteering in certain areas are limited and could be full.
Download an application to volunteer at Milford Regional
If you would like more information, please call 508-422-2263 or e-mail ewilley@milreg.org. After your application is received, an interview will be conducted to discuss options and best match your interests and skills to Milford Regional’s needs and opportunities to help. Orientation and training is provided.
Teen Volunteer Program
Volunteering provides an opportunity to learn and gain experience while providing assistance to others. The help and kindness provided by our teen volunteers makes a difference to patients and staff.
We are now accepting applications for the Summer Volunteer Program.
To be eligible for the Summer Volunteer Program you must be at least 15 years old and make a commitment of 3-6 hours a week (1-2 shifts, 3hrs each) for a minimum of 6 weeks over the summer.
Please complete and return the following to Volunteer Services prior to April 15th :
· Volunteer Application
· On a separate sheet of paper, write one paragraph explaining why you are interested in volunteering at Milford Regional.
· Employee Health Permission for a Minor
· Employee Health Information Sheet
· TB Questionnaire for Minors
· Documentation of COVID vaccine and booster
· Proof of immunizations from your physician.
You can mail applications to:
Volunteer Services
Attn:Jane Blackwood
UMass Milford Regional
14 Prospect Street
Milford MA 01757 Or send in an email attachment to Jane.Blackwood2@umassmemorial.org
Please be aware that each summer there are many more teens interested in volunteering than we have volunteer openings for. It is always difficult to select from so many wonderful and capable students. A priority may be given based on age (priority given to older teens), availability (must be available for most of the summer, missing only up to 2 shifts) and interest. You’ll be notified in early May regarding acceptance into the program.
Scholarships
The Perry Memorial Scholarship is open to current or former volunteers at Milford Regional Medical Center.
Perry Memorial Scholarship
Compassionate Companion Program
End-of-Life Care - Compassionate Companions
