Why volunteer?
The benefits of volunteering are many. As a student or career person exploring options, you can learn new skills or hone existing ones. Volunteering also provides the sense of satisfaction that comes from helping others. An added bonus is the opportunity to meet and interact with diverse personalities and develop friendships.

What would you do as a volunteer?
Highline Medical Center has many volunteer opportunities. Volunteers may request placement at a variety of locations, including our acute care hospital at the Main Campus, our Specialty Campus in Tukwila, or at one of our clinics located throughout Southwest King County. At Highline, we believe that the needs of the volunteer are important. That's why we strive to place our volunteers in positions that are consistent with their skills and interests.

Learn more about Volunteer opportunities.
Learn about Home Care Volunteer opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How do I become a volunteer?
• What is the required commitment?
• Is there a teen program?

Benefits

1. Free coffee, tea and fountain soda in the cafeteria when you are on duty.
2. A 20 percent discount in the cafeteria when you are on duty.
3. Meal benefit of up to $4.00 when you volunteer four continuous hours in the same day, not including the meal break.
4. Parking in the Highline Medical Center garages (for volunteers at the Main Campus).
5. A volunteer awards luncheon in the Spring for adults, and recognition activities for teen volunteers in the summer.

How do I become a volunteer?
Complete the following steps:

1. Complete an application
2. Interview with the Volunteer Coordinator
3. If required, interview with department supervisor
4. Attend volunteer orientation and JCAHO safety training, and HIPAA confidentiality and privacy training
5. Obtain two-step TB tests
6. Participate in on-the-job training

What is the required commitment?
We ask adult volunteers to commit to a minimum of 100 hours. Volunteer shifts range from three to six hours, once a week.

We ask teen volunteers to commit to a minimum of 50 hours. During the school year, volunteens serve three-hour shifts. Volunteens may serve longer shifts during the summer.

Is there a teen program?
Highline Medical Center has several volunteer programs for teens. Some are school-based programs, such as the Steps to Success program or Occupational Skills Center internships. We also have a program for teens wishing to volunteer after school or on weekends. The benefits of volunteering at Highline Medical Center will vary, depending on the teen.

To become a volunteen, complete an application. You will be called for an interview. Volunteens also are required to attend a volunteer orientation, JCAHO safety and HIPAA training and obtain two TB tests.

Opportunities open to teens ages 14 and 15 include messenger services, information desk and clerical positions.

Opportunities open to teens ages 16 to 17 include all other volunteer opportunities except the Emergency Department. You must be 18 years old to volunteer in the E.D.

To request an application
There are four ways you can request an application.

1. Print out application below and mail it to:
   Volunteer Services
   16251 Sylvester Road SW
   Burien, WA 98166
   Download an Adult Application
   Download a Teen Application

2. Call (206) 988-5767, and ask for an application to be mailed to you. You may leave a message, but speak slowly and clearly, and spell your name. Include your name, address, zip code and phone number, and whether you would like an application for an adult (over 18) or a teen (14-17).
3. Submit a written request, with the information noted above.
4. Send an e-mail to kcouret@highlinemedical.org. Include the following information:

• Full name
• Complete address, including zip code
• Phone number, including area code
• E-mail address
• Location choice, i.e. Main Campus, Specialty Campus or Clinic
• Whether you would like an application for an adult (18 or over) or a teen (14-17).

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