At Kenmore Mercy Hospital, volunteers can serve as many or as few hours as they wish, and may work in every possible department, including:
Emergency Department
Front / Information Desk
Foundation
Patient Care Floors
Patient Mail
Pharmacy
Surgical Waiting Room
Transport
Other opportunities at Kenmore Mercy Hospital include the following programs:
Forks and Spoons – feeding patients who are unable to feed themselves
Hospitality Cart – offering free coffee to visitors/patients
How to Become a Volunteer
To become a volunteer at any of our Catholic Health Hospitals, you will be required to complete all the steps in the application process:
Apply: Obtain, complete and submit an application. If you are applying for a formal internship program, you will be required to submit a copy of your school contracts/requirements, name of advisor, and a resume. Please contact the volunteer office to acquire an application (see below).
Interview: An associate will contact you to schedule an interview, discuss your desired or available positions and review medical requirements.
Medical Requirements: You will be asked to complete medical requirements as mandated by the department of health, including a physical exam, proof of immunizations (if born after 1958), and a Tuberculin Test or PPD.
New Volunteer Orientation: You will be directed at your interview where and when to report for orientation.
Next Steps for Volunteering at Kenmore Mercy Hospital