Volunteer

“I enjoy volunteering because I have the chance to give back to my community. It is truly heartwarming to see people’s smiles when I offer them some help. The personal reward often has been much greater than the effort expended. Volunteering has truly confirmed my passion to become a physician one day to continue to help others.”

JULIE NGUYEN, VOLUNTEER, NORTON HOSPITAL

Our volunteers are truly special. While most people don’t choose to spend their time in a hospital, our volunteers do — dedicating their talents and service to our facilities, employees, patients and visitors. The impact of our volunteers is felt throughout our hospitals in the lives they touch every day.

Volunteers add extra warmth that is appreciated by our patients, their families and our staff. They are exceptional people who take the extra steps to make a difference in other people’s lives. Volunteering is a great learning experience and an excellent way to meet people and make new friends.

You do not need any special skills to be a volunteer. We will provide the training you need. Opportunities are available in patient and nonpatient areas.

Want to learn more about the various hospital volunteer roles we have available? Check out our webpage highlighting current volunteer opportunities.

Volunteering Options

Where to Volunteer

Norton Audubon Hospital

Eugina Scoggins
Manager, Volunteer Services
Norton Audubon Hospital
1 Audubon Plaza Drive
Louisville, KY 40217
(502) 636-7148

Norton Brownsboro Hospital

Jenna Dixon
Manager, Volunteer Services
Norton Brownsboro Hospital
4960 Norton Healthcare Blvd.
Louisville, KY 40241
(502) 446-8695

Norton Clark Hospital

Evan Stoner
Manager, Volunteer Services
Norton Clark Hospital
1220 Missouri Ave.
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 283-2105

Norton Hospital

Kristin Williams
Manager, Volunteer Services
Norton Hospital
200 E. Chestnut St.
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 629-7017

Norton West Louisville Hospital

Rachel Kirk
Manager, Volunteer Services
Norton West Louisville Hospital
850 S. 28th St.
Louisville, KY 40211
(502) 632-8278 

Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital

Missy Fountain
Manager, Volunteer Services
Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital
4001 Dutchmans Lane
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 893-1229

Norton Scott Hospital

Evan Stoner
Manager, Volunteer Services
Norton Scott Hospital
1451 N. Gardner St.
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8500

Norton Scott Hospital Volunteer Application

Norton Children’s

Brenda O’Bryan
Manager, Volunteer Services
Norton Children’s Hospital
231 E. Chestnut St.
Louisville, KY 40202

Norton Children’s Medical Center
4910 Chamberlain Lane
Louisville, KY 40241
(502) 629-6122

Norton King’s Daughters’ Health

Jacquie Stewart
Manager, Volunteer Services
Norton King’s Daughters’ Health
1373 E. State Road 62
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 801-0299

Volunteer at an Event

Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation
Norton Healthcare Foundation
4695 U.S. Highway 42, Suite 1000
Louisville, KY 40222

Brittany Schmidt
[email protected]
(502) 420-4285

Event Volunteer Application

Already a registered volunteer?  Sign up for an event.

Hospital Frequently Asked Questions

It takes the average volunteer approximately one month to complete necessary screenings and get set up to attend a volunteer orientation.

During our summer programs, we accept volunteers as young as age 14 if they entering high school.

A significant amount of screening and training may be needed to become a volunteer at a Norton affiliated hospital. Because of this, we ask that all adult volunteers make at least a six-month commitment, which includes two to four hours per week. Our student volunteer program has smaller time commitments.

Yes. To be a hospital volunteer, you must satisfactorily pass a criminal background check. A new volunteer health screening also is required. More details will be provided once you are selected to volunteer.

Only select hospitals take teen volunteers year-round, and openings are limited. Ask the volunteer managers listed under the hospital you are interested in. Additional volunteer opportunities may be available with the Norton Healthcare Foundation or Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Not all hospitals have a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), but the ones that do have a volunteer baby rocker program. This is a highly requested volunteer position and volunteers are added to a waiting list to be selected. All interested volunteers must volunteer in another assignment for at least three months before being added to the NICU baby rocker waiting list.

Volunteers at Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s provide support to patients, families and staff in a variety of ways. Examples of volunteer activities include supporting staff by stocking and organizing supplies, and helping visitors find their way around the hospital. Volunteers will not have hands-on patient interactions.

Job shadowing opportunities are available through the workforce development department. Click (here) for more information on how to apply for job shadowing opportunities.

No. Applying to volunteer at Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s is a process that will take at least one month to be onboarded. If you are looking for immediate volunteer opportunities, the Norton Healthcare Foundation or Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation may have upcoming event needs. Email Brittany Schmidt, coordinator, foundation events, at [email protected] for more information.

No. Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s do not offer volunteer opportunities for court-ordered service.

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