As the hospital's volunteer program, the Unity Health Auxiliary is comprised of local residents who give of their time and talents toward helping Unity Health's patients and their family members, guests and associates. Auxiliary members donate thousands of hours of service to the hospital every year by providing assistance to various departments and information desks throughout the hospital.
The Auxiliary also operates the hospital's gift shops, located on Unity Health's White County Medical Center and Newport campuses. Funds earned through the hospital's gift shops are reinvested in our hospitals through the Unity Health Foundation for annual scholarship programs, equipment and other special projects.
Since 1967, the auxiliary has made significant donations to the foundation to help improve the care and comfort of Unity Health patients and community members. Here is a glance at some of the projects Unity Health Auxiliary has most recently funded:
- 2026: $26,734 Cardiopulmonary treadmill/software at WCMC.
- 2026: 429,186 CT Transfer Switch for Newport.
- 2026: $40,000 scholarships.
- 2026: $95,000 to new Adolescent Recovery & Wellness at the Unity Specialty Campus.
- 2025: $4,000 for Community of Caring--Imagine & Believe Diaper Donation.
- 2025: $10,000 Emergency Department Family Counseling Room.
- 2025: $25,000 WCMC Transport Chairs.
- 2025: $23,000 NICU Warmer.
- 2025: $4,000 Unity Health Foundation SNAP Relief Fund.
- 2025: $5,000 Unity Health Angel Tree.
- 2025: $2,651 Bake Sale & Basket Auction.
- 2025: $58,000 Scholarships.
- 2024: $5,000 to Unity Health Angel Tree.
- 2023: $3,000 to Unity Health Angel Tree.
- 2023: $25,000 to fund Emergency Department Inpatient Care Packs.
- 2023: $3,000 to fund sports bras for behavioral health patients.
- 2023: $11,280.39 for new wheelchairs (WCMC 40, Cancer Center 3).
- 2022: $30,000 Cancer Center treatment chairs.
- $250,000 to sponsor the Inpatient Rehab Gym.
- $208,000 to sponsor the New Life Center Nursery enhancements and renovations.
- $158,455 to sponsor the conference room at Pyeatt Family Cancer Center.
- $50,000 towards the purchase of the da Vinci Surgical System.
- $18,000 annually to provide scholarships to graduating high school seniors of Unity Health associates.
- $10,000 annually to a scholarship endowment.
- $5,000 for the children’s play area in the ED waiting room.
- $2,500 to provide electronic door access for the Inpatient Rehab Garden.
- Provide health education materials to local students and community members.
- $4,000 annually to support A Day of Caring/Community of Caring community health efforts.
Auxiliary positions
The auxiliary provides non-clinical services to patients, family members and guests; assists hospital associates with tasks; and acquires funds to be used as needed through the Unity Health Foundation.
- Cafeteria: help restock supplies during peak hours; clean tables as needed.
- Cancer Center Host: provide drinks, snacks and other needs to patients who are receiving chemotherapy.
- Chaplain services: meet with patients who request clergy.
- Gift shops: interact with patients, visitors and staff members. Operate cash registers and maintain the neatness of the shop.
- Infection Prevention Cart: replenish hand sanitizer, tissue and other infection prevention items to waiting rooms, cafeterias and other areas as needed.
- Information desk: waiting area desk attendant.
- Materials management: assist in receiving and tagging supplies that are used for patient care.
- Messenger: provide courier services within the hospital.
- Surgery Waiting Desk: communicate updates and information to surgery patients and family members.
- Other: departments occasionally need help with special projects such as mail outs and filing.
Become an Auxilian
Please download a PDF application for Searcy or Newport or call 501.380.1055 and apply today.