Niagara Lutheran Health System 

Requirements for Volunteers

Thank you for working with us!

Volunteers are integral to the well being of our residents and staff – we need you!  NY State has a few regulations that must be followed and some required documents before you can begin.  All volunteers must be a minimum age of 16, serve a minimum of 20 hours, and adhere to our dress code. 

FIRST:  Please fill out and submit the application form to the address below. 

After the application is received, you will be contacted and given a date to have a health assessment and to attend orientation. 

You must have all of these items with you at the time of the health assessment: 

1. A copy of a recent physical
2. A note from your physician stating you are able to volunteer without restrictions
3. Immunization records of MMR vaccine (Measles, Mumps, Rubella):
• Proof of 1 MMR vaccination or titre (MMR) if born prior to 1/1/57
• Proof of 2 MMR vaccinations or titre (MMR) if born after 1/1/57
4. Proof of flu shot (or you will need to wear a mask that we will supply, as required by the DOH). Documentation needs to include:
• Date of vaccination
• Name of individual who ordered or administered the vaccine
• Business address of individual who ordered or administered the vaccine
5. Proof of PPD (given within in one month). If unable to receive a PPD due to known history of tuberculosis or positive reaction to the PPD test in the past, you are required to provide a copy of your last chest x-ray report completed within the past 2 years.
6. Two forms of identification:
• Driver’s license (or other government issue ID)
• Social Security card

Niagara Lutheran Health System will:

1. Have you complete a drug test prior to the health assessment
2. Have you complete a health assessment
3. Give you a PPD (Tuberculin test) and flu shot if needed/available
4. Schedule you for a mandatory general orientation
5. Have you sign paperwork (police background check, photo release, etc.)

Dress Code - Please do not wear these items while volunteering:

• Sweatshirts or t-shirts
• Mini-skirts, shorts
• Jeans and clothing of denim material
• Fanny packs
• Clothing with objectionable slogans
• Visible undergarments
• Chipped nail polish/nails longer than finger tip
• Hoop or dangling earrings, facial piercing
• Excessive hair ornaments
• Personal cell phone or pager, any hand-held electronic devices (IPODs, MP3 players)