Volunteer at Ascension Saint Mary - Kankakee

Ascension Saint Mary - Kankakee 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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Ascension Saint Mary - Kankakee 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 Mary - Kankakee in Illinois feel like home. Due to the nature of our work there are a number of requirements that all Ascension volunteers must meet. First you will need to complete a volunteer application and attend an interview and orientation session. Next you will undergo a 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 complete a criminal check and orientation paperwork. 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. These requirements ensure that volunteers are well-prepared and dedicated to supporting the mission of Ascension Saint Mary - Kankakee. 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 email roxanne.moran@ascension.org to start the volunteer application process. 

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.

The Auxiliary Coffee Shop and programs

The Auxiliary owns and operates The Gathering Grounds Coffee and Gift Shop located in the lobby of Ascension Saint Mary Kankakee.

The Auxiliary has received national recognition for other projects such as the Caring Tree and the Putting It Together Teen Style Show. The Caring Tree Project assists the less fortunate in our community. The Putting It Together Teen Style Show is a program developed for students to gain skills on learning to produce and host a large fundraising event. 

Contact

For more information please contact:

Roxanne Moran
Email: roxanne.moran@ascension.org
Phone Number:  815-922-6363