Volunteer at Ascension Saint Joseph - Joliet

Ascension Saint Joseph - Joliet 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 Saint Joseph - Joliet 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 Joseph - Joliet 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 an interview and orientation session. Next you will undergo a health screening for measles, mumps and rubella, two-step TB test to confirm negative tuberculosis status, and annual flu vaccination-at no charge, and a health clearance form completed by your doctor. Volunteers are also required to submit two letters of recommendation. Then you will complete onsite training in assigned department upon beginning your assignment, (mandatory training sessions will also be scheduled annually for all volunteers.) Uniforms and ID badge are required any time you are volunteering. To maintain active status, volunteers are expected to commit to a minimum of three to four hours of service each week for a minimum of six months. These requirements ensure that volunteers are well-prepared and dedicated to supporting the mission of Ascension Saint Joseph - Joliet. 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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PREP U PROGRAM (15 -18 YEARS OLD) APPLICATION

Students and those interested in a new career can gain exposure to various parts of healthcare before committing to a college major or career path.

Handcraft volunteers work from home to create projects for patients such as:

  • Baby hats
  • Boo-boo bunnies
  • Open-heart "coughing" pillows
  • Rehabilitation and oncology lap robes

 

Teen volunteers

High school students (ages 15-18 years old) interested in volunteering can find information in our Prep U Program.

During the summer, our Student Ambassador volunteer program is available to students interested in healthcare with a proven academic record (minimum 3.6/4.0 GPA). Applications are available each year on April 1. Please email Kelly Kuyawa for an application. Ambassador spots are limited and are first come, first serve.

 

Contact

For more information please contact:

Megan Vinson
College/Adult Program
Phone Number:  815-725-7133 ext. 3371 or email: Megan.Vinson@ascension.org

Kelly Kuyawa
Coordinator of Volunteer Services
Phone Number: 815-725-7133 ext. 3465 or email: Kelly.Kuyawa@ascension.org