Volunteer benefits include current vaccinations per state and federal guidelines, workers’ compensation insurance, a complimentary meal for each shift of four hours or greater, access to KVH Employee Wellness Programs, and more!
Please note, KVH requires a minimum, consecutive six-month commitment of at least four hours per week. We are unable to accept short-term or ‘summer-only’ volunteers. For specific requirements, please visit the Volunteer Application. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Volunteer Services at 509.962.7322.
Volunteer Areas
Looking for a student experience or a job shadow?
KVH partners with schools across the nation in teaching the next generation of healthcare providers. We welcome students seeking internships, fellowships, practicums, rotations, externships, and field experience. Learn More Here
Caring Canines
Volunteers Needed for Caring Canines Animal Therapy at KVH
Do you have a dog who is a “very good boy/girl”? Ever wish you could bring them in to comfort patients and staff at KVH? We are starting an Animal Therapy Program – Caring Canines. Volunteers will need to be trained and registered with Bellevue based Pet Partners, a nationwide animal therapy organization. If you are interested in learning more please contact Volunteer Coordinator Kyle West, kwwest@kvhealthcare.org.
Pictured / Therapy Dog Barrett
Volunteer Stories
In 2022, April 17-23 is National Volunteer Week. It was early 2002 when Doug and Mary Holmgren, freshly retired, moved east to be near to their children’s growing families. Not long after, a granddaughter was born at KVH Hospital. “I noticed the hospital was preparing to open a gift shop,” says Mary, who had volunteered…