Volunteer at Bergen New Bridge

The Volunteer Services Department supports the patients, long term care residents, visitors, and staff throughout the Medical Center.

Volunteers play an integral role in our mission to enhance community health and well-being by providing high-quality, compassionate care accessible to those in need.

We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities spanning the wealth of services we provide our patients and residents throughout Long Term Care, Acute and Ambulatory Services, Behavioral Health Services, and Substance Use Disorder Treatment.

The Rewards of Volunteering

• Developing relationships within your community, serving a purpose in providing healthcare to the communities we serve, and being part of the Bergen New Bridge family.
• Establishing connections in the healthcare field, as well as in your community.
• Receiving the intangible rewards of contributing to patient and resident care and recovery.
• Providing young adults with valuable work experience for applying for jobs, scholarships, and college programs.
• Satisfying requirements for school curriculum or community service hours.

Commitment

The annual commitment for volunteers is a minimum of 60 hours. Volunteer shifts are typically three to four hours, and individuals are expected to maintain a weekly schedule with a minimum of one shift.

Requirements

• Fourteen years and older
• Vaccinations
  • COVID-19 – 3 doses or no vaccine and wear a mask at all times while in the Medical Center
  • Flu – during the season (October to April)
• Positive and personable attitude

Volunteer Assignments

We invite you to learn more about how to make a difference in the lives of our patients and long term care residents by becoming a volunteer. The list below outlines areas available for volunteer assignments with brief descriptions and the time ranges in which shifts are available:

• Ambulatory Care Clinic – 8am to 4pm, weekdays
  Assist Ambulatory Care staff with patient room turnover between appointments.

• Behavioral Health Services – Geriatric Care - 8am to 5pm, 7 days a week
  Assist BHS staff with preventing falls of our high-risk clients and engaging those clients with conversation and companionship.

• Behavioral Health Services and Substance Use Disorder Treatment– 9 am to 5 pm, weekdays (must be a college student or older)
  Observation and varying tasks depending on the unit.

• Clerical Duties – 9 am to 5 pm, weekdays
  Filing, charting, and data entry.

• Concierge Services – 8 am to 8 pm, seven days a week
  Assist with greeting and screening patients and visitors entering the hospital at the main entrance.

• Emergency Department – 8 am to 8 pm, seven days a week
  Assist the Emergency Department staff with transporting items to and from the lab and pharmacy.

• Long Term Care – 9am to 8pm, seven days a week
  Assist residents with daily activities and light chores, engage them in conversation, and support staff during recreation and mealtimes.

• Operating Room – 8 am to 3 pm, weekdays
  Assist with bed turnover, chart set-ups, and sitting with patients pre- and post-procedure.

• Pastoral Care – Sundays from 1:45 pm to 4:15 pm
  Assist with the transportation of residents to and from the chapel for services.

• Therapeutic Recreational Therapy – 9 am to 5 pm, weekdays
  Assist Recreational Therapists in engaging our residents with games, arts and other fun activities.

Process

1. Complete and submit the required documentation through the links below.
2. Phone call interview and assignment of orientation modules.
3. Medical Clearance appointment (entails a blood draw).
4. Set a schedule and start date.

Note: On average, the onboarding process takes 2-3 weeks from the time of your documentation submission.

Documentation available for download and completion of the application process:

• Adult volunteer application - Age 18+
• Teen volunteer application - Ages 14 - 17
• Written reference form(Two references required)
• Background check form (required for individuals 18 years of age and older)
• Confidentiality Agreement
• Deficit Reduction/False Claims Act

You may email the completed forms to Volunteers@newbridgehealth.org or drop them off at the Volunteer Office in Building 6, Room 107.

For more information about volunteering at Bergen New Bridge, please contact:

Joshua Remland
Volunteer Services Manager
Phone: 201.967.4095
Email: jremland@newbridgehealth.org