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Due to the presence of COVID-19 in our community, visitor restrictions are in place for all Duke clinics and hospitals. For your safety and the safety of others, we recommend patients do not bring a visitor to Duke clinics, if at all possible. If a visitor must accompany a patient, only one individual over 12 years of age is allowed. Patients and visitors will be screened for symptoms upon arrival. Individuals with flu-like symptoms are not allowed. Learn More

Effective immediately, Duke Health is prioritizing and rescheduling some non-emergent or non-critical surgeries, procedures, and appointments. Learn More

Home Volunteer Services

Become a Volunteer

Duke Raleigh Hospital

As the situation with COVID-19 (coronavirus) continues to rapidly evolve, Duke University Health System is working diligently to monitor developments and implement guidelines to prevent the spread of infection. Our top priority is to keep patients, visitors, team members, and the community at large safe. At this time, all hospital volunteer programs are suspended until further notice. We will keep you updated about the status of our volunteer program, and we look forward to welcoming you back to our hospitals in this important capacity as soon as possible.

Volunteers have always been a special part of the warm, personal touch that Duke Raleigh Hospital is known for. We invite you to contribute your special talents to our volunteer service program. Our dedicated volunteers work throughout the hospital. Their work is integral to the operation of many departments and their enthusiasm boosts the morale of the patients, visitors, and hospital staff.

Your Special Talents Are Needed

People volunteer at Duke Raleigh Hospital for lots of different reasons and come from a myriad of backgrounds, but they all have at least one thing in common: they volunteer so they can use their special talents, learn new skills, and do the things they like to do.

We offer opportunities to people of all ages and skill levels. Volunteers welcome the public and assist patients throughout the hospital

To learn about available positions and to download an application, choose the program that best fits you:

How to Become a Volunteer

  • Complete an application and return it to the volunteer office (applications are available on each volunteer program page)
  • Interview with the volunteer coordinator
  • Complete a TB test and meet with our employee health nurse -- we can provide a TB test for adults; students must provide results of a negative TB test within the last year
  • Complete and submit a criminal background check (adults 18 and older)
  • Attend orientation
  • Purchase a uniform ($20)
  • Volunteer a minimum of one four-hour shift a week

Our Way of Saying Thank You

Because our volunteers are so valuable to us, we offer the following benefits in appreciation:

  • Pharmacy discounts
  • $5.00 meal voucher in the Duke Raleigh Cafe for each four-hour shift
  • Free parking
  • Free flu shots
  • Invitations to hospital events
  • Volunteer banquet