The Valley Hospital is now open at 4 Valley Health Plaza in Paramus. (You may need to use 650 Winters Avenue for GPS.) All emergency care is now being provided at this location. Emergency care is no longer available at our Ridgewood campus.
Minimal requirements of all volunteers include:
- Ability to provide proof of COVID vaccination (one dose or two-dose) and a COVID booster
- Ability to provide proof of immunity to measles, mumps, German measles and varicella through titers (lab work) or vaccinations
- Ability to provide proof of yearly Flu vaccination
- Ability to participate in initial and annual TB screenings/education and complete post-tests
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to satisfactorily meet the requirements of the position
- Ability to respond promptly and appropriately to customer requests
- Ability to respond effectively in an emergency and offer assistance as necessary
- Ability to project a positive outlook and willingness to help as needed
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
See our pages for college volunteers, high school volunteers and Valley Home Care/Valley Hospice volunteers for additional requirements.
Applicants who are invited to join our program must receive favorable references and pass a criminal background check. Before starting an assignment, you will need to be oriented to the hospital policies and procedures, fulfill mandatory health requirements, and complete a self-learning education module.
Volunteers must also agree to maintain their own health insurance during their time as a volunteer and acknowledge that their personal health insurance will apply while they are a volunteer.