Adult Volunteer Program

Requirements

• Minimum commitment of four (4) hours per week
• Minimum commitment of six (6) months per year
• Completion and submission of the Adult Volunteer Application
• Personal interview to discuss interests and availability and to assure a match of applicant's motivation with the needs and objectives of the Medical Center
• Completion and submission of all required documents and forms received at the interview
• Background screening
• Screening for immunity to infectious diseases
• Two Tuberculosis tests
• Flu vaccination
• Orientation training and testing
• Physical factors
  • Some assignments require standing, walking, pushing and lifting during the entire volunteer shift
  • Some assignments require sitting, with little or no walking
  • Some assignments require a mix of sitting and walking
  • If volunteering in the Emergency Room, BLS certification is required through the American Heart Association
• We do not participate in any court-appointed work service programs

Process

• After receipt of your completed Adult Volunteer Application we will call you and schedule an interview
• At the interview, we will discuss with you your interests, motivations for volunteering and availability
• You will be given a packet of documents to read and forms to complete and return to us, including:
  • Personal Profile Form
  • Background Investigation Form
  • Orientation Study Guide and Self Test
  • Confidentiality Agreement
  • Standards of Business Conduct
  • Joint Commission Packet
• You will be scheduled with our Employee Health office to be screened for immunizations and receive two (2) tuberculosis tests
• Upon our receipt of all your completed and signed documents and forms, we will conduct a background screening
• At the successful conclusion of the application process, you will be authorized to receive an employee Photo Identification Badge
• Upon receipt of your badge, you will be introduced to your volunteer assignment and begin your volunteer service

Volunteer Opportunities

• Patient Care
  • Patient transportation
  • Patient/staff liaison
  • Nursing staff assistance
  • Emergency Room assistance
  • Patient visitation
  • Other
• Non-Patient Care
  • Greeters at information desks and reception areas
  • Greeters at Eucharistic Ministers Spiritual Care Desk
  • Office clerical support
  • Laundry services
  • Supply services
  • Other
• Days and Times
  • Most opportunities are available from 7 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday
  • Some opportunities are available from 7 am to 11 pm everyday

Volunteer Placement

We will try to match your requests with our needs, but specific department assignments cannot be guaranteed.