Volunteer at Ascension St. Vincent's
The volunteer spirit has supported and sustained Ascension St. Vincent's Health System since the Daughters of Charity arrived and founded Ascension St. Vincent's Hospital in Jacksonville in 1916. Since then, many dedicated volunteers have given thousands of hours of service to the hospital and its patients.
Ascension St. Vincent's volunteers donate their time and energy in an effort to make a patient's stay as comfortable as possible. Our volunteers perform duties that lighten the load of our staff, services for patient comfort. Thank you for your interest in volunteering. There isn’t a gift more generous, more compassionate or more appreciated than giving your time.
Volunteer requirements
With their contagious smiles, comforting presence and huge hearts – our volunteers make each Ascension St. Vincent's feel like home. Due to the nature of our work there are a number of requirements that all Ascension volunteers must meet. Must be 18 years of age and not enrolled in school. First you will need to complete a volunteer application and undergo a drug screen along with a two-step TB test. Consent to criminal background check, social security number required. Next you will participate in a four-hour orientation and training session. Volunteers are also required to undergo annual TB testing and complete ongoing education initiatives. Commit to 4 hours of service each week for a minimum of 6 months. Uniforms are required any time you are volunteering. These requirements ensure that volunteers are well-prepared and dedicated to supporting the mission of Ascension St. Vincent's. Please review the "Immunization" requirements and "General" requirements for the location you are applying for, before submitting your application.
DOWNLOAD VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM
Immunization Requirements
All Ascension St. Vincent’s volunteers must meet these immunization requirements:
- MMR – Measles, Mumps, Rubella (either history of disease or proof of vaccination).
- Varicella – Chicken Pox (either history of disease or proof of vaccination).
- TB (tuberculosis) must be a TB blood draw QFT Gold or Tspot with in 90 days of application submission.
- Flu vaccine is required annually before the beginning of the flu season(typically mid-November) for active volunteers and before or during flu season (mid-November to beginning of April) for new volunteers.
- TDAP within the last 10 years.
Volunteer benefits
Active volunteers at Ascension St. Vincent's enjoy a wide range of wonderful benefits. These include free hospital cafeteria meals on your volunteer days, along with free coffee or fountain soda. A 10% discount for over-the-counter items in the St. Vincent's Pharmacy, located at Riverside and Southside. Additionally, volunteers receive annual flu shots and CPR classes .Required immunizations will be provided at no cost. Volunteers are invited to attend special luncheons and educational opportunities. These benefits enhance the volunteering experience, recognizing and appreciating the valuable contributions of volunteers at Ascension St. Vincent's.
Teenage volunteer program
For more information about the 2024 Ascension St. Vincent’s Teenage Volunteer Program, please download and read the linked document below.
DOWNLOAD TEEN VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM
Contact
For more information please contact:
Ascension St. Vincent’s Clay County & Riverside Campuses
Name: Cricket Olafson
Phone Number: Clay Campus - (904) 602-1345 ; Riverside Campus - (904) 308-8355
Ascension St. Vincent’s Southside & St. Johns Campuses
Name: Melissa Kennedy
Phone Number: Southside Campus - (904) 296-4799 ; St. Johns Campus - (904) 691-1345