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Volunteering at Saint Francis is a rewarding way to help in your community and learn more about the health care environment. Volunteers work in a variety of areas in the hospital and get first hand experience of the health care industry.

Requirements:  Volunteers must be at least 14 years old AND able to commit to a minimum of 50 hours of service.

Procedure:  Potential volunteers must:

• Contact the Volunteer Office to obtain and fill out an application packet
• Attend orientation meeting
• Attend one-on-one interview with Volunteer Services staff
• Complete tuberculosis skin test

Benefits

• Free parking
• 20% discount on cafeteria food
• Participation in the social events and educational programs provided for hospital employees
• Letter of recommendation after 50 hours of satisfactory service, upon request
• Recognition at an annual program honoring all volunteers

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Opportunities:

Patient Services: (Please note: All nursing units include some clerical work.) Come and Go Unit, Emergency Department, Nursing Units, Joint Center, Hand Clinic, Radiation Oncology, Rally Family Visitation Service (Court ordered visitation for children.), Recreational Aide (Skilled Nursing Facility), Spine Center (PT and OT) and Sports Medicine Clinic.

Clerical: Senior Services, HIV Care, Lab, Medical Library, Pharmacy, Quality Assurance, Sports Medicine, Volunteer Office and Franciscan Treatment Room.

Retail Shops: Attic Shop (Thrift Shop) and Gift Shop.

Reception: Information Desk,  Senior Services and Volunteer Office.

Special Projects
Mailings
Special Events

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Time Commitment
Volunteers are usually assigned from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Although one half day a week is recommended, additional hours may be arranged.

Student Volunteers
Saint Francis Memorial Hospital welcomes student volunteers age 14 years old and older. Volunteering in a hospital setting gives students the opportunity to gain first hand experience in the health care industry. During the summer a Lunch Time Lecture Series is offered where volunteers get a chance to hear presentations about careers in health care from people who work in the hospital.

Uniforms
Student volunteers must wear khaki pants and polo shirts that can be purchased at the Volunteer Services Office for $20.

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