Volunteer at Ascension Borgess-Lee Hospital

Ascension Borgess-Lee Hospital volunteers donate their time and energy in an effort to make a patient's stay as comfortable as possible. Many dedicated volunteers have given thousands of hours of service to the hospital and its patients.

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Ascension Borgess-Lee 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.

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Volunteer requirements

With their contagious smiles, comforting presence and huge hearts – our volunteers make Ascension Borgess-Lee Hospital feel like home. Due to the nature of our work there are a number of requirements that all Ascension volunteers must meet. To volunteer at Ascension Borgess-Lee Hospital you must be 16 years or older, and commit to volunteer for at least 6 months. First you will need to complete a volunteer application and a criminal background check, along with a TB test and annual flu shot. Next you will participate in a orientation and training session. Uniforms are required any time you are volunteering. These requirements ensure that volunteers are well-prepared and dedicated to supporting the mission of Ascension Borgess-Lee 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

Once you have filled out the application, please mail to:

Ascension Borgess-Lee Foundation
Attn: Beth Cripe
420 West High Street
Dowagiac, MI 49047

Phone: 269-783-3026