Southern Ohio Medical Center; SOMC

It is the mission of SOMC to truly make a difference in the lives of patients, employees, and the surrounding community.

SOMC is fortunate enough to have six guilds (Hope, Kardia, Pediatric, Pleasure, Scioto, Service), which create an all-volunteer fundraising network to support SOMC’s mission, vision, and values by sponsoring activities to raise funds for needed equipment, renovations, expansions of SOMC facilities and patient education, health and safety. Our Guilds are proud of their efforts and would like to continue by adding new members.

New members are welcome any time of the year – simply contact SOMC Volunteer Services!

• Occasional, Monthly
• 55+, Adults
• Individuals

Volunteer Services program at SOMC offers many opportunities for individuals to make a personal contribution toward the comfort and well-being of our patients or by assisting staff in many areas. Typically, volunteers make a commitment of at least one shift at the same time each week. In addition to special work in various departments, major areas of volunteering include: support staff in waiting areas, assist staff on nursing units, volunteer in the Gift Gallery with sales and operation, assist in LIFE Center Rehab, visit patients, supporting our Cancer Resource Center, assisting with our Hospice In-Patient/Out-Patient Areas, assisting at the information desks, serve as receptionists, and aid offices in clerical areas.

• 55+, Adults
• Individuals
• Formal

The Junior Volunteer Program “Summer at SOMC” is open to young adults aged 15-17. This educational and rewarding program runs during the summer months of June, July and August, and the Volunteer Services Department begins accepting applications in April of each year. The program is eight weeks of discovery in an administrative, lab, or patient and family centered care position within the Hospital!

• Individuals
• Formal
• Weekdays

Stories How you help

SOMC is a dynamic and exciting place where you can meet new people, make new friends, and be part of a team that’s committed to making a fundamental difference in the health of those we serve. SOMC is currecntly supported by over 400 regular volunteers.

About us

Southern Ohio Medical Center (SOMC) is a 248-bed 501(C)(3) not-for-profit hospital in Portsmouth, Ohio, providing emergency and surgical care, as well as a wide range of other health-care services; SOMC has been in the community since 1954. SOMC is striving to provide the highest quality of care to make healthcare a remarkable experience for everyone served. The goals of SOMC encompass the mission and the organization’s five strategic values, which include achieving and sustaining exceptional results in safety, quality of care, service, relationships, and financial performance.