MedStar Union Memorial Hospital and Good Samaritan Hosptial!

Mission: To serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities.

MedStar Union Memorial Hospital is nationally recognized for its excellence in orthopedic care, cardiovascular services, and rehabilitation, while also advancing medical knowledge through education and research. MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital, known for its community care, partners with MedStar Union Memorial to provide specialized services in heart care, orthopedics, spine care, and hand care through the Curtis National Hand Center. Together, these hospitals offer the latest medical and surgical advances to their communities.

We are members of MedStar Health and are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients. Our mission is centered on enhancing the well-being of the communities we serve through patient-focused services and a commitment to education and innovation.

Want to make a difference in other people's lives in your community? Then come volunteer at MedStar Health's Union Memorial Hospital or Good Samaritan Hospital!

We have great opportunities for adults, college and high school students.

**If you are in college, please email Jeannie.B.McLeod@MedStar.net for information about our Student Guest Ambassador Program.

**If you are in high school, we only accept applications for our Jr. Summer Volunteer Program starting in early March.

If you are an adult (not in college or post grad medical track), these are some of our opportunities:

• Play or sing soothing music for our patients and visitors!
• Pamper our patients by brushing or braiding their hair or polishing their nails
• Make crafts or bring books/magazines/playing cards to patients to help them pass the time and stay positive!
• Smile and say good morning to our health care associates at our entrance!
• Donate these items to keep our patients happy and engaged: new crayons, colored pencils, magic markers, coloring books, puzzle books, magazines, novels, nail polish, emery boards, combs, readers, gifts of knitted blankets, scarves or mittens.

 Hours are flexible, so check us out today!