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Adult Volunteer Program at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital

Phone: 757-507-1488

The adult volunteer program is the foundation of Sentara Princess Anne Hospital Volunteer Services. Adult volunteers of all ages are an integral part of the hospital environment. From nursing units to the information desk, adult volunteers contribute thousands of hours each year to support the mission of the hospital to improve health every day.

Thank you for your interest in being an adult volunteer at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital. Volunteer opportunities are available in clinical and non-clinical settings at both onsite and offsite hospital locations.

Adult volunteers can help in various capacities including:

  • Gift Shop
  • Inpatient Nursing Units
  • Information Desk
  • Pet Therapy Program
  • Care Cart

For more information on volunteer opportunities, please contact the volunteer coordinator at 757-507-1488 or email at VolunteerSPAH@sentara.com.

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Additional Requirements:

  • Interview with volunteer coordinator
  • Complete required education/orientation
  • Complete employee health requirements
  • Submit to a criminal background check
  • Annual training (e.g., confidentiality agreement)

Junior Volunteer Program at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital

Coming Soon (Mid-February 2025)

Application deadline is April 25, 2025.

Junior Volunteers must be at least 14 years old on or before June 1 and have completed the 8th grade by the end of June, with a “C” or better average.

Junior Volunteer Requirements

Applicants must comply with the requirements listed below.

  • Complete a junior volunteer application. (Includes a short essay)
  • Interview with volunteer coordinator
  • Complete employee health requirements (immunization records)
  • Copy of most recent grades or report card (Due at the time of application submission)
  • Attend a one-time orientation session
  • Annual training (e.g., confidentiality agreement) for returning junior volunteers.

JUNIOR VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

Summer Junior Program (June 23 – August 15, 2025)

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Summer Junior Program

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital offers a structured summer junior volunteer program that aims to offer middle school and high school students an opportunity to volunteer in a hospital setting and learn about the healthcare environment from staff and other volunteers. There are a wide variety of volunteer positions available.  The Program takes place June-August and has limited space available.  All requirements listed above must be completed before consideration. Please contact the Volunteer Office at VolunteerSPAH@sentara.com to receive the most up to date information on Sentara Princess Anne’s Summer Junior Volunteer Program.

Patient and Family Advisory Councils: The Voice of the Community

Our Values
Sentara values people, quality, safety, service, and integrity. The Sentara patient-centered care philosophy recognizes the perspectives of patients and their families as a valuable resource to fulfilling our mission, values and vision.
Our Patient & Family Advisory Councils (PFACs) represent a community partnership, built by developing and nurturing an ongoing relationship. Sentara encourages the involvement of patients and families in shaping our healthcare services, and we invite you to join us!

Share Your Voice
Sentara is proud to provide volunteer opportunities and support across our system through our Patient & Family Advisory Councils. Members of these councils commit their time, efforts and talents to serve as a voice of our community on a variety of healthcare programs and projects. Working together we support our mission "to improve health every day."

 

Who Would Make a Good PFAC Member?

Someone who can...

  • be a good listener
  • respect others' perspectives
  • be interested in more than one component of healthcare
  • see beyond his or her own experiences
  • show genuine compassion and concern for the well-being of others
  • interact well with a variety of people with diverse backgrounds
  • be a good partner
  • have realistic expectations

For more information please call: 757-507-1487