Volunteer at Ascension Saint Francis

Ascension Saint Francis 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.

Family laughing together.

Ascension Saint Francis 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 Ascension Saint Francis feel like home. Due to the nature of our work there are a number of requirements that all Ascension volunteers must meet. You must be 18 years of age at time of application. First you will need to contact the volunteer service office and complete a volunteer application, attend a volunteer orientation and interview session. Next you will complete a TB test, proof of COVID - 19 vaccination, proof of MMR and varicella (chickenpox) immunity or vaccination, and a flu shot. Then you will submit a criminal background check, and complete orientation paperwork. Next you will attend onsite training in a assigned department upon beginning your assignment (mandatory training sessions will also be scheduled annually for all volunteers.) To maintain active status, volunteers must provide a minimum of four hours of service each week for at least a six-month period (approximately 75 hours). Uniforms are required any time you are volunteering. These requirements ensure that volunteers are well-prepared and dedicated to supporting the mission of Ascension Saint Francis. 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 submit a volunteer application to start the process. 

Volunteer benefits

Active volunteers at Ascension Saint Francis enjoy a wide range of wonderful benefits. These include the satisfaction that comes from making a difference in others' lives. Additionally, volunteer service records may be used as references for schools, employers and may be counted as a work record in a job application. These benefits enhance the volunteering experience, recognizing and appreciating the valuable contributions of volunteers at Ascension Saint Francis.

Contact

For more information please call: 847-316-2255 or email: AMITA-MB.psfhvolunteers@ascension.org