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Volunteers

ETMC Volunteers function as a community within our hospitals. Many opportunities services exist in Tyler and in our regional hospitals.

Adult Auxiliary

Since 1951, adult volunteers have provided meaningful service to East Texas Medical Center Tyler through the ETMC Auxiliary. The Auxiliary serves the hospital and additional ETMC areas in numerous ways:

Learn more about volunteering in our video.

• Extending ETMC's not-for-profit mission of care and focus on excellent guest relations
• Serving as ambassadors by representing the community within the hospital and representing ETMC within the community
• Performing tasks that lighten the load of the professional staff members, thereby allowing them to concentrate on the work they are trained to do
• Raising funds through the ETMC Gift Shop, special fundraising projects, membership dues, memorial and honorary gifts, and other means. These charitable gifts help further ETMC's services, technology and outreach.

The Auxiliary functions as the governing body for the volunteers. The group meets on a quarterly schedule, usually on a Wednesday at 11 a.m. These meetings are designed to provide information on volunteerism, education on ETMC and medical topics, and a time of social interaction for the volunteers. In addition, the annual awards luncheon in the spring provides a time of formal recognition and appreciation for the good work of the Auxiliary.

What does it take to be an ETMC Tyler volunteer

The Auxiliary is always in need of new volunteers  both women and men  who are energetic and willing to serve. To become an ETMC volunteer, you will need to:

• Complete an application and interview with the Volunteer Services department.
• Undergo a standard background check, TB test and drug screen. This is for everyone's protection within the healthcare environment.
• Discuss the area in which you would like to serve and make a commitment.Volunteers help in several functions and facilities, including:
  • Admitting
  • Beverage Cart
  • Breast Care Center
  • Day Surgery
  • Emergency Department
  • Gift Shop
  • Information Desk
  • Patient Mail
  • Special Events
  • Waiting Rooms
  • Complete HIPAA (privacy) training and any additional training required for your volunteer role.
  •  Make a small financial commitment through annual membership dues and the purchase of the volunteer uniform.

If you are interested in joining the ETMC Tyler Auxiliary, please:

• Complete and submit the online application for Tyler volunteers.
• Or, call the Volunteer Services department at 903-531-8199 for more information.