As a non-profit organization, Nantucket Cottage Hospital relies on our valuable volunteer force to assist our clinicians and administrators. Thank you for considering volunteering your time and talents with the island’s only healthcare facility. If there is a need for assistance, we’ll be in touch!
Thrift Shop Located at 17 India Street
The Hospital Thrift Shop, which sells affordable, recycled clothing and household items to benefit Nantucket Cottage Hospital, is always looking for new volunteers (female and male). Morning and afternoon shifts available. Join us, meet new people and have some fun this summer!
This volunteer program is for individuals interested in making a meaningful difference in our busy hospital, particularly in the peak season. Volunteers wearing blue smocks meet and greet patients in the Emergency Department’s reception room, direct people to their appointments, register them for surgeries and provide administrative assistance and any other service possible. The program has proven to be very successful and productive for the Hospital, as well as rewarding for the volunteers. Orientation for the Blue Coat program occurs once a year, in the spring, and there is currently a waiting list to join.
Hospital Departments
Some of our individual departments are very grateful to have volunteer assistance, particularly during the busy summer months.
Community Relations & Development
This is an ideal opportunity for someone interested in learning more about non profit work, special events and office coordination. Individuals are needed to assist in this busy office with administrative duties, such as data management, organizing, filing and telephone coverage. College interns are welcome.
In order to volunteer with an NCH Department or as an
NCH Blue Coat Volunteer, the following is required:
A firm time commitment of at least 3 hours per week.
A two-hour orientation training at NCH prior to volunteering that includes training in Infection Control, Fire Safety, Back Safety, and Patient Confidentiality.
A Health Evaluation form completed by your physician.
A copy of your up-to-date immunization record, or completed vaccination through our Occupational Health Department.
A completed CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) check which is done through our Human Resources Department.
An initial TB screening in our Occupational Health Department with a follow-up check.
Nantucket Cottage Hospital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. NCH actively supports a policy of equal employment opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability or veteran status.
