Volunteers help patients, visitors, employees and themselves
In 2007, volunteers logged more than 84,000 hours for St. Rose Dominican Hospitals which is the equivalent of 37 employees working full time for one year! St. Rose cherishes these loyal individuals (now numbering more than 500) and the selfless time they donate to the hospitals.
"Our volunteers are here by choice and provide a service that is intangible," said Sharon Moxley, Volunteer Director. "Their warmth and caring is evident in every department they work for. We love our volunteers."
If you are interested in volunteering, consider this:
- you will be educated to be the best good will ambassador you can be;
- you will gain the satisfaction that comes from knowing that you make a difference to patients, staff and the community; you will expand your life experiences and skills;
- you will find a rewarding change of pace from your regular routines;
- your services are needed every day and night of the week; and
- you will meet other volunteers and staff who may become good friends and associates.
What are the qualifications?
- Volunteers must be dependable, interested in helping others and have a positive attitude.
- Volunteers must be in good health to perform assigned tasks. (A tuberculosis test and health clearance from the hospitals' Employee Health Department are required.
- In addition, standard hospital pre-qualification procedures require that volunteers complete a drug screening, background check and reference check).
- Junior volunteers must be at least 14 years old and have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA.
Where can you volunteer?
- Gift shop
- Front reception desk
- Various hospital committees
- Office work
- Nurse's stations
- Surgery waiting room
- Emergency Department
- Book Cart
- Community Education
- Positive Impact on Learning (elementary reading and math tutors).
- Pet Therapy
For more information on volunteer opportunities, call:
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Rose de Lima Campus: 702.616.7514
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Siena Campus: 702.616.5543
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San Martín Campus: 702.492.8695
