Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Services extend and enhance the healthcare delivery system at Samaritan by creating a warm and friendly atmosphere for our patients, their families and our visitors. Samaritan would not be the community-centered facility we are without volunteers! Not only is volunteering a way to give back to your community and help others, it’s also a great way to develop new friendships, gain confidence, learn new skills, make professional contacts and give yourself a sense of purpose and well-being.
We currently have over 20 different areas at the hospital where volunteers are used on a daily basis at the information desk, plus more opportunities at Samaritan Keep Home and Samaritan Summit Village. There, volunteers assist with weekly outings, activities like baking and crafts, simple things like reading to a resident, or writing to a loved one on the resident’s behalf.
The Samaritan Auxiliary is another great way to get involved – with fundraising activities, joining the Board of Directors or serving on a committee.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Samaritan Medical Center (Hospital)
Children’s Miracle Network
Whether you’re a working adult, retiree, high school or college student, you can make miracles happen and help improve health and wellbeing of local children. Volunteer opportunities include:
- Helping with local fundraising and outreach events or holding your own fundraiser
- Donating or rounding up your purchase during corporate partner campaigns
- Thanking store employees for raising funds for CMN
- Tuning in during our annual Radiothon
- Sharing event info with friends, family and colleagues
Summer Teen Program
- Six weeks in July & August
- Three half days a week
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 8:30 a.m, to 12:30 p.m.
- Must be at least 13 years old to apply.
Music Entertainment
- Please look under Samaritan Summit Village or Samaritan Keep Home
Gift Shop
- Weekdays 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m
- Weekends: closed
Clerical Offices
- Any weekday, morning or afternoons
- Help with filing, computer entry, making packets, etc.
Nursing Floors
- Assist with activities for our elderly patients
- Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30am – 3:30pm
Samaritan Summit Village
Gift Shop
- Currently open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Music Entertainment
- Be able to play music and visit with family and residents of Samaritan Summit Village and Samaritan Keep Home
- Mealtime and evening hours preferred
Activities
Opportunities open to assist the activities staff with residents in a variety of entertainment and activities.
Samaritan Keep Home
Office:
- Clerical skills and some computer work
- Hours would be Monday through Friday, 9:00am – 1:00pm
Activities
Opportunities open to assist the activities staff with residents in a variety of entertainment and activities.
Music Entertainment
- Be able to play music and visit with family and residents of Samaritan Summit Village and Samaritan Keep Home
- Mealtime and evening hours preferred
Volunteer Requirements and Expectations
Samaritan offers two general categories of volunteer opportunities:
- Patient/resident care and contact
- Clerical/office duties
Volunteers would need to complete the following steps before starting:
- Minors need to have a written and signed parental consent, and be at least 16 years old.
- Fill out an application
- Complete a health screening including a Tuberculosis Test as well as possible blood work (cost covered by the hospital)
- Complete a background check (covered by the hospital)
- Be willing to commit at least four hours per week to volunteer
- Attend a one-hour orientation with the director of volunteer services
Those interested in volunteering at Samaritan should have the following:
- Excellent customer service and communication skills and a friendly, helpful demeanor
- Be able to work effectively and positively with staff, patients and visitors
- Corrected hearing and vision to the normal range
- Ability to walk some distances, push a wheelchair and do light lifting
- Be able to accept direction and responsibility
- Enjoy meeting and interacting with the public
If you are interested in any volunteer opportunities,
please fill out the contact form below.
If you have any questions, please contact
the Manager of Volunteer Services at 315-785-4479.
Volunteer Application Form
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Samaritan Health. Volunteer candidates must meet certain requirements before volunteering.
INTERVIEW: Volunteer candidates will complete an interview with the Manager of Volunteer Services to ensure a good fit for both the volunteer and the agency. At the completion of the interview, should we move forward, you will be given all necessary materials and appointments.
HEALTH SCREENING: Volunteer candidates are required to have a physical examination and receive clearance from Samaritan Health. Candidates must provide proof of all required vaccinations to Employee Health. The Volunteer Department can assist you in making an appointment with our Employee Health Department or you can call yourself at 315-785-4452.
BACKGROUND SCREENING: Volunteer candidates are required to pass a background screening to ensure eligibility to volunteer in the healthcare setting. Reference checks are completed as part of the background screening.
EDUCATION: You will be given a packet with required learning to assist you with your volunteer duties and to ensure the safety of yourself and others.
ORIENTATION: This is an opportunity to familiarize yourself with the hospital, volunteer procedures and scheduling to begin your volunteer contributions!
If you have any questions, please contact the Manager of Volunteer Services at 315-785-4479.