Volunteer Services

Dear Future Volunteer:

Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer at Saint Mary’s Health Care. Here at Saint Mary’s, we consider our volunteers to be an invaluable part of our organization. As a volunteer, you will assist us in fulfilling the mission of Saint Mary’s.

You will find several forms in your application packet. This information will need to be completed and returned prior to your placement within our organization. Please follow the instructions listed below for each item. Once all of the forms are returned to the Volunteer Services Office, we will schedule a time to discuss volunteer opportunities and complete the application process.

• Application: Complete the application form and return it to the Volunteer Services Office. (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
• Reference Forms (2): Complete the top portion of the reference forms and forward them to people to whom you are not related.
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• List of Volunteer Opportunities: Review the list of Volunteer Opportunities to evaluate where you might like to be placed. While this list includes the areas where the majority of our volunteers work, it is not all-inclusive. If you are interested in an area that is not listed, we can discuss the possibilities when we complete the application process.

Job Shadow and Career Exploration Program

Saint Mary’s invites students and/or associates who wants to learn more about the health care system and possible careers into the Job Shadow Program. The new program allows Saint Mary’s to manage, monitor and evaluate quality experiences for participating students and associates.

All those seeking a job shadow experience are required to attend one job shadow/career exploration seminar, which is offered September through May. During this seminar, attendees learn general information about Saint Mary’s Health Care, organizational expectations, environment of care (safety) and necessary HIPAA/Confidentiality policies.

A clinical representative also gives a short presentation on his or her career, educational requirements and a typical day’s routine. This allows attendees to ask specific questions of the clinicians in a more suitable setting. Upon completion of seminar, should the attendees desire a job shadow in a patient care environment, the Volunteer Services department will coordinate this opportunity. Please note: One shadow experience per year will be coordinated per observer.

Fall/Winter 2008-2009 Program Dates & Registration Information:

Registration Form: Please complete the registration form and return to the Volunteer Services Department. Upon receipt, the Volunteer Services Department will contact you to confirm registration is complete.

Due to limited availability, registration forms must be submitted by indicated date to be considered for seminar.

I look forward to working with you. If you have any questions while you are completing the required information, please do not hesitate to give me a call at (616) 752-6023 or email the volunteers services department.

Saint Mary's Health Care
Attention: Volunteer Services
200 Jefferson SE,
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Fax 616.732.3004