Volunteers

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Mission Hospital welcomes dedicated individuals to join our volunteer team! For more information or to submit your application, please contact our Volunteer Department at (828) 213-1058. Join us in making a positive impact on the health and well-being of our community!

Mission Hospital provides several volunteer opportunities including:

• Adult Volunteer Program
• High School Volunteer Program
• Junior Volunteer Program

If you enjoy helping others, consider joining our volunteer teams.

For more information on how to become a volunteer, call (828) 213-1058.

We are delighted that you are interested in joining the Mission Hospital Volunteer Team. Mission Volunteers are vital to providing our patients and their families with an exceptional experience. Volunteers serve in a variety of roles positively impacting patient experience, supplementing the outstanding work done by staff, and supporting Mission team members.

Adult and College Volunteer Opportunities on the website:

• Recruiting now!
• Chaplains
• Pet Therapy teams: dogs and handlers, team assistants
• Wayfinders and guides for patients and guests checking in.
• Valet Kiosk help-afternoons

Call Sunny at (828) 213-1058 or apply online at:

Adult Volunteer Program Application

Successful Mission Volunteers will:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Be available to serve a requested 70 hours of serves over four months (most volunteer roles need a commitment of a weekly, half-day shift)
• Complete the volunteer onboarding process

You will be contacted by a member of the Volunteer Engagement Team after we have received your application.

Volunteer applicants accepted into the Mission Hospital program will:

• Complete the online application form
• Attend an interview with a member of the Volunteer Engagement Team
• Submit to a criminal background screening
• Comply with the current Mission Immunization Policy, which includes verification of Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity; Varicella immunity; Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap) vaccine; Tuberculosis Blood Test (Tspot) screening; and an annual Influenza vaccine. Mission will provide required immunizations to applicants at no charge.

Already a volunteer?

Access the Volgistics self-scheduling portal.

Questions? Contact (828) 213-1058

We are delighted you are interested in participating in the 2025 Junior Summer Volunteer Program for high school students. The four-week summer program provides an opportunity for young people to serve others in a meaningful way and gain experience in a healthcare setting.

Junior Volunteer applications for the Summer 2025 Program will be accepted from April 14–May 2.

There are 20 volunteer positions available for applicants in our 2025 program.

Junior Volunteer Applicant Requirements

• Applications are open to students 14 to 18 years old. Students must be at least 14 years old by July 6, 2025, to be considered for the 2025 Summer Program.
• Applicants must have two positive references from teachers from your current school. Applicants will provide contact information and Volunteer Engagement requests references. References must be received by May 16.
• Applicants selected for an in-person interview must have availability for weekday interviews scheduled between May 12–30, 2025.

Students selected for the 2025 Summer Junior Volunteer Program will:

• Attend a mandatory Volunteer/Parent Information Session. Both the volunteer and a parent/guardian must attend one information session. Sessions will be held on: Monday, June 16 or Wednesday, June 18 from 6:00PM–7:00PM
• Complete Vaccination Screening: Mission policy requires all team members, including volunteers, to be current on MMR, varicella, TDAP and flu vaccines, as well as having a TSPOT test to screen for tuberculosis. Volunteers must have documented at least 2 COVID vaccines. Accepted volunteers will be referred to Mission Work Well for screening. There will be no expense to the volunteer.
• Attend mandatory orientation: Junior Volunteer Orientation will be held on Wednesday, June 25 from 9:00AM to 3:00PM.
• Meet weekly attendance expectation: The Summer 2025 Program will run from July 7–July 31 (Monday through Thursday each week). Accepted volunteers must be available to volunteer on a set schedule, two days per week (either a Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday schedule) 9:00AM to 3:00PM for each of the four weeks of the program. To be awarded a certificate of completion, participants must attend each day of their assigned sessions. Due to the short duration of the program participants will not be able to make up missed days. Please check your vacation and camp schedules before you apply.

If you have any questions, reach out to:

Anne Marie Monroe
Supervisor of Volunteer Services
Mission Hospital
509 Biltmore Avenue
Room A105
Asheville, NC 28801
Email: anne.monroe@hcahealthcare.com
Hours: 8:00am–4:30pm Monday–Friday

Apply for the Junior Volunteer Program