Volunteers with this program focus on helping our patients have a more comfortable hospital stay.

Opportunities

Adult Patient Advocate Volunteer

Working from a roster provided by clinical staff, these volunteers visit patients weekly and respond to a wide variety of non-medical requests patients may have -- anything from information about hospital and community services, to serving as a witness for advance directives (usually referred to as a Living Will or Power of Attorney) or answering the question "how do I get a daily newspaper?"

Pediatric Patient Advocate Volunteer

Visit children and their families who've been admitted to the hospital. Working from a census furnished by staff, these volunteers visit as soon as possible after admission and focus on supporting the child and family during their hospital stay.

Contact Information

To volunteer for either of the programs above, contact:

Tori Young, 919-681-6088

E-mail: tori.young@duke.edu
Address: Box 2967, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710

Program location: Duke University Hospital
Training provided: Fire & Safety. Job-specific training: small group session or one-on-one with staff.
Time commitment: Three to four hours per week, Monday to Friday