Volunteer at Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital

Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital 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.

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VOLUNTEER APPLICATION
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Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital 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 at Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital in Illinois feel like home. Due to the nature of our work there are a number of requirements that all Ascension volunteers must meet. We accept adults age 18 and up. First you will need to complete a volunteer application and attend a mandatory interview and orientation session (please note: You will be contacted for the interview only if our needs for volunteers match your completed application qualifications and your availability). Next you will undergo a health screening for measles, mumps and rubella and provide current documentation of tuberculosis (TB) test. Volunteers are also required to complete a criminal background check. Then you will complete onsite training in assigned department upon beginning your assignment. Uniforms and ID badge are required any time you are volunteering. Volunteer positions are a one-year commitment, we do not offer short-term or summer opportunities. These requirements ensure that volunteers are well-prepared and dedicated to supporting the mission of Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital. 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. 

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Contact

To learn more about volunteer opportunities, please call 874-303-4977 or email us.