Volunteer Services

Volunteer at CHI Health and make a difference in the lives of others.

Volunteer Services

Volunteering at CHI Health is an excellent way to make a difference, not just in the lives of others, but also in your own. Whether you are a part of a community-minded group or a concerned individual aware of the difference one person can make, we have many fulfilling opportunities for volunteers at any of our CHI Health hospitals. Apply to be a volunteer today. After submitting your form, you can expect a response within 3 business days.

About CHI Health Volunteer Services

Who we are

We are volunteers who work in partnership with CHI Health to ensure its mission is carried out in the community and surrounding areas.
We provide high quality volunteer service to the patients, families, visitors, medical staff and associates of CHI Health .
We encourage diversity among the volunteers that will reflect the community CHI Health serves.
We explore programs of vision which enhance CHI Health services, and develop fund-raising strategies to initiate and support those programs.
We have opportunities for personal growth through meaningful educational experiences and recognition.

What we do

As adolescent and adults, we touch the lives of others by giving of our time, knowledge and skills in the following areas:

Administration: clerical support typing, filing
Admitting: recordkeeping, clerical support
Arts and Crafts: making craft items
Auxiliary Fund Raisers
Behavioral Services: clerical support
Business Services: clerical support
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Child Care: helping children with their activities
CHI Health Home Care
Critical care waiting
Dietetic Services: kitchen aide
Emergency Services: clerical support and assisting with non-medical patient needs
Escort/Messenger Service: transporting patients, mail and flowers
Gift Shop: sales clerk
Heritage Center
Hospitality House
Hospitality: welcoming patients and families, staffing the hospitality cart
Human Resources: clerical support
Immanuel Fontenelle Home Information Desk
Information: providing patient room numbers and direction to visitors
Maternity: assisting with non-medical patient needs
Non-clinical patient care pastoral services
Nursing Services: assisting with non-medical patient needs
Occupational Health
Physical Therapy
Patient escort services
Radiology: clerical support
Surgery Services: assisting patients and their families

As a volunteer at CHI Health, you will participate in promoting the welfare of our hospitals and our patients. You will enjoy many personal benefits as well, including:

Free Flu Shot
Free TB Test
Self-satisfaction
New friendships
New interests
New skills
Service to the community
Experience and references for future placements
Inclusion in the hospital and volunteer activities
Free and reserved parking
Tax credit for travel
Job enrichment opportunities
Meal compensation
Gift Shop discounts
Free blood pressure screening

You can learn new skills, develop leadership qualities, open the door to new friendships, and have a positive experience by becoming a member of an CHI Health Teen Volunteer Program. Here are some facts about the Teen Volunteer Program:

Teen volunteers receive complete training; they do not provide any hands on patient care.
To be a teen volunteer, you must attend the orientation sessions.
You will be assigned to a service area after orientation.
Teen volunteer shifts are available after school and weekend shifts may vary by location.
A minimum of one year commitment is required!
You must be 14 years of age to be a teen volunteer. You will be asked to show proof of age.
Duties vary according to the areas of the hospital which you are assigned.