Benefits of Volunteering

• Stay healthy by keeping active
• Meet new friends
• A meal/break voucher for each day you volunteer
• Free annual TB screenings
• Admittance to Annual Recognition Event
• Free annual flu shot
• Develop and learn new skills & interests
• Complimentary parking
• Convenient access to public transportation
• Access to Medical Library
• Participation in employee activities/special events

How to Get Started

Please contact us!
By phone: 508-363-9434

Volunteer Opportunities at
Saint Vincent Hospital

North, South & Atrium Greeter:
Greet, escort, give directions to patients/visitors, etc... Offer hospitality at the front entrances, provide a warm welcome and assist those in need. Openings are available for various days and times. Please call for more information.

Clerical Projects:
Both short-term and long-term projects are available, ranging from mailing, filing, computer work and data entry.

Central Transport Services:
Transport patients in wheelchairs or stretchers, as well as other items to various areas within the hospital. Openings are available days, evenings, weekends.

Emergency Department:
Volunteers over the age of 18 have the opportunity to serve as a communication link, support person and mediator between medical staff, patients and family members. Volunteers will visit each patient’s room to inquire if patients and their families have any specific needs, such as, a book, magazine, extra blanket, pillow or request to speak with their physician or nurse.

Center for Women & Infants:
Volunteers serve as receptionists at the front desk (days, evenings, and various hours are available).

Patient Satisfaction Rounds/Advance Directives:
Volunteers will have quality face-to-face interactions with patients on diverse units. They will have the opportunity to develop communication skills and provide education on various topics. Volunteers will identify patient satisfaction issues early in the patient's visit so that they may be corrected in a timely manner.

By helping patients complete an Advance Directive, volunteers provide a valuable service of assisting patients with preparing for a time when they are unable to make medical decisions by themselves.

Teen/College Volunteers

We welcome ages 15 and up to volunteer a minimum of 50 hours within a full school year or calendar year. Volunteers in the Teen program have previously assisted in many different areas, such as, but not limited to greeting people at the North, South & Atrium Greeter Stations, collating packages in various departments and light transportation work. Many other interesting assignments are available based on the student's experience, interests and availability. Please call 508-363-9434 for more information.

Message from the Manager of Volunteers

The MISSION of the Volunteer & Guest Services Department is to support the patients, visitors and staff of Saint Vincent Hospital, by providing additional amenities and services to improve patient care and satisfaction. Volunteers perform these services with an extraordinary amount of love and care. By giving the gift of time, our Volunteers' contributions are enormous and invaluable.