Volunteers play a key role in the healing presence and culture of Valley View health care system. The need for volunteers is great, and the rewards are even greater. To that end, Valley View is currently accepting applications for junior volunteers.

Junior volunteering is an opportunity for young people to learn to work with others in a healthcare setting while making the needs of others a priority. If a junior volunteer is accepted, they will gain valuable skills in caring for others, and community service hours to note for scholarship and college applications.

According to a press release, volunteer opportunities at Valley View include information desks, acute care, physical therapy, gift shop, Threads of Love, musical volunteers, day surgery, endoscopy, Family Birthplace, Roaring Fork Family Practice, valet and special events and projects. 

In order to participate in the junior volunteer program, you must be 15 years of age, an interview must be completed with the volunteer coordinator, read and sign the Parent/Student Commitment and Professional Appearance Guidelines, submit two references from non-relatives, and provide a copy of your immunization records on the day of the TB test and drug screening.

Applications must be received by May 6, 2024, the press release stated.

For additional questions and application materials, please contact the Valley View volunteer department at 970-384-6653 or email volunteers@vvh.org.