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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 and checking in visitors

  • Greeting and helping patients in the Imaging and Surgery Waiting Areas
  • 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 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.

2024 Requirements

  • At least 15 years old by June 1, 2024
  • 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)

Timeline for the Summer Youth Volunteer Program:

  • February 2024 - Applications available
  • April 12, 2024 - Applications due
  • Early May 2024 - Orientation
  • June 3, 2024 - Program begins
  • July 26, 2024 - 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..