Our Volunteers Are Exceptional

Prince William Health System strives to provide exceptional quality healthcare for those it serves. And we are looking for friendly, caring and enthusiastic people to join our volunteer program.

Our volunteers provide:

  • financial support to Prince William Health System through fundraising efforts
  • needed services to the patients and staff
  • goodwill between the community and the hospital

Today's volunteers assist at the following facilities:

  • Prince William Hospital
  • Caton Merchant House assisted living facility
  • Wellness Center
  • Thrift Shop in Old Town Manassas

If you are interested in learning more about our program, please call (703) 369-8173.

Requirements

Persons wishing to be active volunteers must:

  • attend an introduction meeting
  • have a personal interview and reference check
  • agree to work a specific shift
  • attend hospital orientation training
  • uphold the mission of the volunteers
  • follow the Health System's goals and objectives
Benefits
  • Make leisure time count in a purposeful and productive way
  • Meet interesting people
  • Participate in the educational programs of the Health System and volunteers
  • Receive tax deductions for mileage, etc.
Fundraising sources
  • annual bazaars
  • baby photos
  • Circle of Lights memorial service
  • Gift Shop at Prince William Hospital
  • Gift Shoppe at Caton Merchant House
  • jewelry sales
  • memorial fund
  • Thrift Shop in Old Town Manassas
Volunteer Opportunities

Baby photos: Take pictures of newborns.

Birthing Center: Staff the information desk and greet visitors.

Caton Merchant House: Visit residents and help with their needs under the staff's direction.

Emergency Department: Staff the information desk and serve as liaison between the patients and their families under the direction of Emergency Department personnel.

Gift Shop: Sell quality merchandise to patients, visitors and hospital personnel.

Information desk: Greet visitors, provide directions and information and deliver flowers to patients.

Pharmacy: Help with clerical work and run errands under the direction of the Pharmacist.

Patient-related services: Work with hospitalized patients and their families under the direction of the nursing staff.

Special services: Work in various non-patient-related services such as providing clerical duties and newsletter production.

Surgical and pre-operative services: Serve as the liaison between patients and their families. Prepare stretchers for operating room and assist with patient transport.

Thrift Shop: Sell donated items in the shop located at 9215 Center Street in Old Town Manassas.

Thrift Shop Hours: Monday through Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Address: 9215 Center Street, Manassas, VA 20110

You can help us in several ways:


  • Make donations. You will receive a tax deduction and help others purchase quality items at a discount.
  • Make purchases. Sales proceeds help Prince William Health System provide exceptional quality healthcare for those served.
  • Join our volunteer program. We have exceptional volunteers and are looking for community-minded volunteers to join us at the Thrift Shop.
For More Information

Interested in learning more about our exceptional volunteer program? You are invited to attend one of our monthly introduction meetings. That way, we can get to know you and find out your interests, and you can learn about the exciting and satisfying volunteer opportunities at Prince William Health System.

If you decide to join, you will be scheduled for a personal interview. We ask that our volunteers buy their uniforms, which cost approximately $15, and pay a one-time $5 initiation fee. Following your personal interview and acceptance into the program, you will receive your work schedule and orientation training. We want to make sure that your assignment is productive and a good fit.

For more information, call (703) 369-8173. To find out the date of the next volunteer introduction meeting, click here.