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As a nonprofit health care provider, Vail Health treasures our volunteers and their commitment to community service. The individuals who choose to give their time and talents to Vail Health are key to our success.  Whether it is providing companionship, greeting our patients and their families or staffing our gift shop, we have a variety of ways for adults and students over the age of 15 to get involved. Please note that, due to the specific requirements of the programs we offer, we are unable to place every applicant.

Thank you for your interest in applying as a volunteer for the Volunteer Corps of Vail Health, one of the most recognized and rewarding volunteer opportunities in the Valley. The Corps is currently collaborating with Vail Health on upgrading the volunteer experience in a way that best serves our patients, staff and the volunteers. Please review the requirements for volunteering and when you are ready to apply, please email Volunteers@VailHealth.org to apply. We are eager to meet with you and are so pleased that you have chosen to connect with us.
 
Volunteer Requirements
Please review the requirements below before submitting an application.
  • Volunteers must commit to a minimum of two shifts per month.
  • Volunteers must contribute a minimum of 100 volunteer hours per year/50 hours for seasonal/part time residents. Certain circumstances will be considered.
  • Prospective volunteers must complete a health screening, background check and formal orientation to Vail Health's policies and procedures, as well as an orientation to the assigned unit.
  • Please use this form to submit one reference from someone you have known longer than a year. 
Our Volunteer Application Process
Acceptance into the program is contingent upon the completion of the following steps:
  1. Read our Frequently Asked Questions
  2. To start the application process, email Volunteers@VailHealth.org
  3. Criminal background check
  4. Interview
  5. Pre-placement health screening
  6. General orientation
  7. Orientation to selected volunteer area
 
Please note that our program does not provide the opportunity to shadow physicians, nurses or other medical providers, nor do we allow volunteers to perform any sort of medical procedures.