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Hurricane Helene Resources

Read the latest on all UNC Health clinic closures, open pharmacies, and other relief resources.

How to Get Virtual Care

Adult residents (ages 18+) of Western North Carolina can see a UNC Health primary care provider for mild symptoms without an appointment through UNC Health Virtual Care Now free of charge for those impacted by Hurricane Helene. Using your camera- and microphone-enabled phone, tablet or computer, you can access convenient, secure and flexible care when you need it. Patients can get in line for Virtual Care Now through My UNC Chart. If you do not have a My UNC Chart account, you can easily get one when you get in line. Virtual services are available 6 AM – 10 PM, 7 days per week.

Volunteering at UNC Health Blue Ridge

Volunteer Services

Volunteers are critical to UNC Health Blue Ridge’s success and play a vital role at Grace and Valdese Hospitals, Grace Ridge Retirement Community, Phifer Wellness Center, and many physicians offices located throughout a three-county area. Volunteer opportunities abound and we want to help pair your interests and talents with the needs and missions of our organization.

Volunteers run the gift shops at the two hospitals and take care of the buying, selling, inventory and restocking. The profits from the gift shops and special sales held throughout the year are used to address the needs of patients, purchase equipment and provide college scholarships for healthcare students.

Other volunteers help with clerical work, staff the information desks, distribute mail to patients, organize bingo games and seasonal celebrations, and escort visitors. The volunteers help out with employee and physician celebrations as well. Volunteers give stuffed animals, knitted caps, blankets, snacks and toys to babies and children in the hospital as well as partner with a local supermarket to provide fresh flowers to residents at Grace Heights and College Pines.

Volunteer as much or as little as you want. If you’d like to put your talents and experience to work for a good cause, look into becoming a UNC Health Blue Ridge Volunteer.

Requirements to Volunteer

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Have a high school diploma or GED
  • Pass a criminal background check
  • Provide 3 positive references from non-family members
  • Fill out the volunteer application completely
  • Fulfill TB testing and immunization requirements (Employee Health – 580-5380)

Once the above have been completed, you will be contacted to set up:

  • Mandatory learning
  • Initial orientation
  • On-the-job training

If you’d like UNC Health Blue Ridge to be the recipient of your interests, time, talents, and compassion, please consider volunteering with us. Call at 828-580-5729 or email us further information.

Applications are available at the front desk of both hospitals.

Apply to Volunteer

Become a volunteer at UNC Health Blue Ridge.

Application form [PDF]

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