UVA Health Prince William Medical Center

UVA Health's Mission

To provide excellence, innovation and superlative quality in the care of patients, the training of health professionals, and the creation and sharing of health knowledge within a culture that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusiveness.

At UVA Health, we put the patient at the center of everything we do. We ASPIRE to create a culture of trust, respect and engagement through our values:

• Accountability: Acknowledging and assuming responsibility for where we have succeeded and failed in terms of our actions, decisions, policies and results
• Stewardship: Responsibly and carefully managing our resources and commitment to continual improvement and learning while acknowledging shortcomings or problems in our quest
• Professionalism: Approaching all that we do in a collaborative way, delivering excellent care through the lens of helpfulness, positivity, kindness and competency
• Integrity: Being honest, open and fair through our behaviors, attitude and treatment of others
• Respect: Being mindful of building a diverse and inclusive environment while showing compassion for everyone through our caring and intentional ways
• Excellence: Conducting ourselves in a manner that surpasses ordinary standards through preparation, collaboration and proactivity in all that we do

Goals

• To become the safest place to receive care
• To be the healthiest work environment
• To provide exceptional clinical care
• To generate biomedical discovery that betters the human condition
• To train healthcare providers of the future to work in multi-disciplinary teams
• To ensure value-driven and efficient stewardship of resources

VOLUNTEERING

Requirements & Process for Volunteering with UVA Health Prince William Auxiliary

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Complete the appropriate online volunteer application.
• Interview with a Volunteer Services Staff Member – After your application is reviewed, you will be contacted to schedule an interview.
• Complete a TB Screening Questionnaire.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required
• Receive an annual Flu Vaccination. (during flu season only)
• Provide proof of vaccinations for MMR and Varicella or have labs drawn to determine immunity free of charge. (labs drawn only if over 18 years old)
• Submit to a background check. (18 years or older)
• Commit to work one three-hour shift per week for a minimum of one year of continuous service. (except for College Summer and Summer Teen Programs)
• Purchase a uniform for $20.00.
• Complete an online and in-person Hospital Orientation.
• Undergo role-specific training in your assigned service area.
• Begin Volunteering!

*Please note that each of the volunteer programs may have specific requirements.

Benefits of volunteering include:

• Free Flu Shots (18 years and older)
• Complimentary coffee or tea before or after your shift
• 10% discount in Dining Room, gift shops and thrift store
• Develop new skills
• Bring fun and fulfillment to your life
• Volunteering is good for your mind and body
• Have a newfound sense of purpose
• Gain a natural sense of accomplishment through helping others
• Make new friends!
• HSFCU (Healthcare Systems Federal Credit Union)
• Support your community
• College Scholarships
• Volunteering boosts your immune system
• Two luncheon meetings a year
• Annual Service Awards
• Plus many, many more!

Our volunteers have the opportunity to not only help others, but to acquire new skills and knowledge about the healthcare field, develop new interests, and build lasting relationships. We recognize our volunteers are essential in providing the best patient care experience at each of our facilities.

All volunteers are members of UVA Health Prince William Auxiliary. The Auxiliary’s mission is to provide:

• Needed volunteer services to patients and staff
• Goodwill between the community and the hospital system
• Fundraising to benefit patient care at Novant Health UVA Health System

Whatever your interests or skills, there is a volunteer position for you. Volunteer positions include but are not limited to: providing compassion and support to patients, escorting patients and visitors to their destinations, providing clerical assistance, delivering magazines to patients, assisting nursing staff with non-medical tasks or working in our gift shops or at our thrift store. In addition to regular assignments, volunteers can also assist the Auxiliary with numerous fundraising events throughout the year that help support patient care.

Volunteer Opportunities are available at the following UVA Community Health Facilities:

• UVA Health Prince William Medical Center, 8700 Sudley Road, Manassas VA 20110
• UVA Health Haymarket Medical Center 15225 Heathcote Blvd., Haymarket, VA 20169
• UVA Health Caton Merchant House 9201 Portner Ave., Manassas, VA 20110
• UVA Health Cancer Care Gainesville, 7901 Lake Manassas Drive, Gainesville, VA
• UVA Health Prince William Thrift Store, 9215 Center Street, Manassas, VA 20110

There are many different departments and areas that volunteers provide assistance. Opportunities in a specific area will vary, based on the needs of the department or location. Here are several of the departments that utilize volunteer assistance:

• Guest Services/Way-Finding
• Surgical Services
• Emergency Room
• Physical Therapy
• Rehabilitation
• Gift Shop/Retail
• Thrift Store/Retail
• Patient Related Services
• Administration/Clerical
• Fundraising /Community Outreach
• Pet Therapy
• Reiki

Thank you for considering UVA Health as a place to share your time and talents. For more information about volunteer opportunities, please call 703-369-8173 or email the Volunteer Services office at UVACHVolunteer@UVAHealth.org