Volunteer Opportunities

Our volunteers help us serve the community with the highest level of compassionate care. You will find them welcoming our patients and visitors, transporting patients and working in our gift shop. Local clergy volunteer their time providing chaplain services to our patients, staff and visitors.

If you are interested in volunteering, please download the adult volunteer application and email it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., fax it to (256) 817-5012 or drop it off at the Madison Hospital information desk. If you have questions, call (256) 817-5016.

Opportunities include:

Greeting patients and helping with registration
Delivering flowers and cards to patients
Greeting and helping patients in the Imaging and Surgery Waiting Areas
Supporting hospital staff
Transporting patients
Working in the Gift Shop

Volunteers receive many benefits:

Complimentary meal on day(s) of service
Volunteer discount at Huntsville Hospital and Madison Hospital Wellness Centers
Initial and annual TB skin test
Annual flu shot
Education classes
Annual appreciation luncheon

Summer Youth Volunteer Program

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Madison Hospital! Joining our Summer Youth Program gives you the opportunity to learn about the hospital, help your community and discover your own interests in the health care field. This program is offered exclusively during the summer months for high school students 15 – 18 years old. Students graduating in May can apply as an adult volunteer by downloading the adult application above.

2023 Requirements

At least 15 years old by June 1, 2023
A or A/B average in high school core classes
Available to work one 3-hour or 4-hour volunteer shift per week for 8 weeks (2 absences are permitted)
Must attend orientation
All volunteers must receive a tuberculosis screening prior to service (offered at the hospital for free)
All volunteers must complete a COVID vaccine document

Timeline for the Summer Youth Volunteer Program:

February 2023 - Application now available for download
April 7, 2023 - Applications due
May 9, 2023 - Orientation
June 5, 2023 - Program begins
July 28, 2023 - Program concludes

For more information about the Summer Volunteer Program at Madison Hospital, please call Volunteer Services at (256) 817-5016 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..