Ethical Challenges and Opportunities in Healthcare Volunteer Programs

What happens when a volunteer's personal beliefs conflict with the needs, choices or identity of the person they are serving? In Ethics, Lori Showalter explores this issue from the lens of healthcare volunteers in a video presentation that addresses the ethical challenges and opportunities facing healthcare volunteer programs worldwide. Here, Showalter, a recognized leader in Volunteer Engagement and healthcare volunteer management, offers practical approaches for building volunteer cultures where belonging, accountability and patient-centered service can coexist. She examines how volunteer leaders can equip volunteers to uphold the highest standards of ethical care while supporting individuals from every community and walk of life.
Fantastic presentation Lori!…
Fri, 09/25/2026Fantastic presentation Lori! As a leader of volunteers in healthcare there was so much that resonated with me and ways that you explained things that I hope to highlight in our volunteer orientation moving forward. Thank you for your look at ethics not just from a healthcare organization perspective, but specifically from the eyes of a volunteer.
Thank you for your…
Fri, 09/25/2026Thank you for your thoughtful response! I’m glad that the information resonated well with you and wish you all the best as you incorporate it into your volunteer orientation.