Become a volunteer at Riverside Methodist Hospital - help us care for the community.  Give the valuable gift of your time and have the reward of helping others in need.

Contact Us

Riverside Methodist Hospital
Volunteer Services
3545 Olentangy River Road, Suite 114
Columbus, OH 43214

Phone: (614) 566-5313
Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Weekends 8:30 am to 4:00 pm

Email: VolunteerRMH@OhioHealth.com  

In your email, please indicate during which shift you desire to volunteer: Day (M-F 8a-3:00p); Evening (M-F 3-8:30p) or Weekends (8:30a - 8:30p). Also note whether you are an adult or a teen.  Sorry, but we do not accept volunteers for summer breaks, holidays-only or episodic volunteering. Thank you. 

Explore Volunteer Opportunities at Riverside Methodist

We have many opportunities available in many different areas of the hospital.

All adult volunteers are required to complete an Authorization to Release Information form for a background check/fingerprinting. All volunteers must commit to one year and 100 hours per year of service, be able to work independently and supply a Social Security Number.

Volunteer opportunities

• Hospital Volunteer - Help on patient floors to visit patients, refresh ice water, answer call lights, pick up and deliver patient meal trays, restock patient care supplies on units: discharge patients; greet and guide visitors; clerical work; information desk; deliver flowers and many more duties.
  View hospital opportunities
  Hospital volunteer application
  Authorization to Release Information

• Volunteer RN - For Ohio licensed RNs who are either retired or want to come back into the nursing field to perform duties such as bathing, turning patients while in bed, meal assistance, obtain vital signs and other assistance to staff RNs. Two years of previous beside nursing experience required. Specialized training and application process is necessary.
  Volunteer RN application
  Authorization to Release Information

• Volunteen/Candystriper - Students 15 years old and above can apply to volunteer with similar responsibilities as adult volunteers. Please check this website again to see when this changes.  
  Teen application
  Teen reference letter
  Health assessment consent for minor volunteers
  Teen dress code
  Teen contract

• Sewing Guild - Join the 250+ ladies who lovingly sew, knit and crochet items for our patients at Riverside. These volunteers sew at the hospital or at home.
  Sewer's Guild application
  Authorization to Release Information

• Riverside Service Boards - Volunteers serve on five different Service Boards to plan annual fund raising events that benefit a variety of patient programs throughout the year.
  Service Board application
  Authorization to Release Information

• Behavioral Health Volunteer - Volunteers must be actively working in a recovery program. They must also be sober and have maintained their sobriety for one year consistently prior to initiating their volunteer work. Those interested should contact Behavioral Health at (614) 566-4223 for more information.
  Behavioral Health application
  Authorization to Release Information

• Other volunteer opportunities -  Volunteer off-campus with Westerville Medical Center, Elizabeth Blackwell Center, Gerlach Senior Health, McConnell Heart Health Center, Print Shop and more.

• OhioHealth Neighborhood Care opportunities
  Neighborhood Care volunteer application
  Authorization to Release Information

How to Become a Riverside Methodist Volunteer

Riverside Methodist volunteers are required to take certain steps before starting their volunteer responsibilities.  

• Complete a volunteer application.
• Complete an Authorization to Release Information form for a background check/fingerprinting. A background check/fingerprinting for adults is mandatory in order to become a volunteer. All volunteers must include social security number and signature or the application will not be processed. No fee to the volunteer.
• Students in high school must be 15 years of age to apply and must have parental consent, sign the student contract and dress code, submit two letters of recommendation and submit a signed parental consent to have the TB test administered.
• Get a TB test. All volunteers must take an initial two step TB test, and then each year a one step TB test in April. Those wanting to work in the Emergency Room, or Maternity area must take a health assessment. This must be done prior to Orientation. No fee to the volunteer. TB tests are not administered without presenting a valid hospital ID badge.
• Interview with a staff member in the volunteer office. You will be called to set up an appointment once your application has been processed.
• Purchase a volunteer uniform.  Uniforms are sold in the Volunteer Office and range from $8 to $23.
• A badge must be obtained in our ID Badge Center near our Security Department prior to orientation. A valid license or student ID must be presented to obtain a badge. Adults will be fingerprinted at this time with no cost to the volunteer.
• Attend a New Volunteer Orientation. Orientations are generally held on the third Wednesday 6 - 8:30 pm each month. There is no orientation in December.  

Prospective volunteers who have recently been hospitalized must wait six months before volunteering.

Prospective volunteers must be able to work independently and commit to one year and 100 hours per year of service. 

Behavioral Health volunteers must be actively working in a recovery program. They must also be sober and have maintained their sobriety for one year consistently prior to initiating their volunteer work.