Next Steps

The Path to Volunteering

Interview

Once your application is received, it is reviewed and assessed. If we have a program that matches your qualifications and desires, we will send you an email to set up an interview. 

Orientation

If you are selected to volunteer in one of our programs you will be invited to attend an orientation.  The Volunteer Orientation is held once a month.  It is about two hours long and introduces you to volunteering in a healthcare environment.

Medical Clearance

Before you begin volunteering you need to complete our medical clearance process. (Download a copy of the 18-and-over medical clearance form here or the under-18 medical clearance form here).  This involves:

• Two tuberculosis (ppd) tests
• Blood test to show the levels of your immunizations
• Drug test (to be completed at NYM's Employee Health Office)

Scheduling

After we receive your medical clearance form some one from our office will be in touch with you about setting up a time to get your Volunteer I.D., uniform and volunteer schedule.

Dress Code

Patient Care Volunteers wear:

• White scrub top and blue scrub pants (provided by NYM)
• You need to wear closed-toed, rubber soled shoes.  Conservative tennis shoes are allowed
• Volunteer I.D. badge
• ONLY white shirts allowed under scrub top
• NO: hats, excessive jewelry, long/acrylic nails, body piercing or Uggs

• Blue Volunteer Jacket (provided by NYM)
• Business Casual Attire
• Closed-toed shoes
• Volunteer I.D. badge
• NO: Jeans, shorts, open-toed shoes