A volunteer is anyone who, of his own free will, in his free time and without the right to financial reward, performs activities for the benefit of other people. Unlike hospital staff (often families), volunteers are not interested in health, which can mean a welcome change and an opportunity for the patient to break away from illness. The volunteer does not focus on the patient, but on the person. In no case does it replace the work of professional staff, but at the level of its possibilities and abilities it suitably supports and complements it. So there is definitely no need to have medical (or any other special) education.
Selection of volunteers
As volunteers at the Motol University Hospital are in direct contact with patients and overall all their activities take place in a medical facility, it is necessary that they go through a thorough selection in the Volunteer Center. Each volunteer attends an introductory interview with the coordinator, then decides whether to continue as an irregular or regular volunteer. The coordinator decides on the final inclusion of the applicant in the program.
Volunteer activities
There are several ways to volunteer at the Motol University Hospital, and the candidates always work with the volunteer coordinator to choose the right one.
Impact volunteering
Suitable form especially for busier applicants. This is help with crash events organized by Volunteers
Regular volunteering
Ideal for those who like order and are not afraid of attending on their own. These volunteers come once a week for 1-1 hours directly on
Canis therapy and zootherapy
If you want to date your animal partners. These are patient visits and dispersal with the help of animals. Volunteers
How to meet a volunteer at the Motol University Hospital
Each volunteer registered at the Volunteer Center moves around the hospital properly marked with a bright yellow vest with the logo of the Volunteer Center, or a T-shirt with the words "VOLUNTEER". In addition, regular volunteers will receive a tag with their own photo and name. Canis therapy dogs wear a special harness marked "CANISTERAPEUTIC DOG" and the same marked leash.