Philanthropy is a powerful tool. Through giving, you have a meaningful opportunity to fulfill your dreams of helping others, and at the same time helping yourself and your loved ones. Donors to the Hamot Health Foundation support the highest quality patient care, the most innovative services and technology, and the most qualified, skilled professionals - all in the best facilities in the region.
Through philanthropy, our quality and service gets even better as new ideas are launched, new programs are born and new lives are touched.
Learn more about volunteer opportunities at UPMC Hamot.
Volunteer opportunities are available at UPMC Hamot through the UPMC Hamot Aid Society.
Founded in 1906, the UPMC Hamot Aid Society currently has approximately 200 members. The mission of the UPMC Hamot Aid Society is to serve and support the needs of UPMC Hamot, its patients and guests, and honor the needs of the Society through volunteer service, education, and fundraising. The organization, under the umbrella of the Hamot Health Foundation, contributes more than 12,000 volunteer hours a year to UPMC Hamot.
Volunteers serve in various areas of hospital operations including, but not limited to:
In addition to volunteer areas in the various areas of the hospital, the UPMC Hamot Aid Society benefits the hospital through:
For more information, call Amy Ghosh at 814-877-3767.
Volunteers are needed to assist with the hospital concierge service, located in the newly-renovated main hospital lobby.
Hours are flexible with minimum required hours shown below.
Volunteers should:
Volunteers are members of the UPMC Hamot Aid Society, the hospital auxiliary.
Volunteering with the UPMC Hamot Aid Society is not a pathway to employment.