Volunteer at Ascension Saint Elizabeth

Ascension Saint Elizabeth is proud of the service the volunteer community provides for our healthcare ministry. Volunteers are vital in helping to create a warm and friendly environment, and are  present in many departments throughout our hospital.

CALL 312-770-2391
E-MAIL CLARENCE HOWARD FOR INFORMATION
Family laughing together.

Ascension Saint Elizabeth 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.

Ascension Saint Elizabeth’s needs exceptional people like you to join their teams of volunteers.

Volunteer positions are available seven days per week and include daytime and evening hours. Assignments have been created that balance the needs of the hospital and patients with your areas of interest.

You can also volunteer at the West Town Health Market.

Date, time and location

When
June 2 – October 13
1 p.m. – 6 p.m., every Thursday

Where
Ascension Saint Mary Chicago
2233 W Division Street, Chicago, IL 60622
On the southeast corner of Division Street and Oakley Boulevard

In the event of rain
Nazareth Family Center Gymnasium
1127 N. Oakley Ave. (just south of the outdoor market area on Haddon)

 

Vendors

Produce
The Urban Canopy
Willow Ridge Organic Farm
Puerto Rican Cultural Center
Co One Family Farms Co.
BeeUtiful Honey
Mr. Kites Shop
Healthy Snacks
Mikolrac Inc.
Raw Honey

 

Volunteer opportunities

Would you like to help with greeting, setup, shutdown or assisting farmers and vendors? Email our program manager, Clarence Howard or call 312-770-2391 to get started.

 

Volunteer requirements

With their contagious smiles, comforting presence and huge hearts – our volunteers make Ascension Saint Elizabeth feel like home. Due to the nature of our work there are a number of requirements that all Ascension volunteers must meet. Must be minimum age of 18 years old at time of application. First you will attend a volunteer orientation. The next step will be to complete orientation paperwork and submit information for a criminal background check. Then you will complete a two-step TB test, a health screening for MMR, and a flu shot. Volunteers are also required to undergo annual TB testing and complete ongoing education initiatives. Uniforms are required any time you are volunteering. To maintain active status, volunteers are expected to commit to a minimum of 100 hours of service annually. These requirements ensure that volunteers are well-prepared and dedicated to supporting the mission of Ascension Saint Elizabeth. Please review the "Immunization" requirements and "General" requirements for the location you are applying for, before submitting your application. If you are interested in volunteering, please e-mail our program manager Clarence Howard or call 312-770-2391 to get started. 

 

Volunteer benefits

Active volunteers at Ascension Saint Elizabeth enjoy a wide range of wonderful benefits. These include a meal allowance that can be redeemed at the cafeteria - must work more than 4 hours of duty. Additionally, volunteers receive annual flu shots 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 Saint Elizabeth.

 

Contact

For more information please contact:

Clarence Howard - Program Manager
E-mail: clarence.howard@ascension.org

Phone: 312-770-2391