Volunteer at St. Joseph Medical Center

Eligibility

We welcome people from diverse backgrounds at PeaceHealth. Eligibility requirements include:

• Volunteers must be at least 17 years of age or older
• Commitment of four hours per week for a minimum of six months
• Compassionate and service-oriented individual
• Willing to complete medical requirements (TB test, blood draw, annual flu vaccination)

Volunteer Services does not facilitate job shadowing, internships, one-time, group or court ordered volunteer opportunities.

Application Process

1. Submit an application
   Application forms may also be obtained at the main entrance of the hospital.
2. Interview
   We will contact you to schedule an interview when we have an open volunteer opportunity that matches your interest and availability. Please note, some positions are full and have a wait list.
3. Placement
   Volunteer assignments are based on the applicant’s interest and availability
4. Onboarding Requirements
   If accepted as a volunteer, we will assist you in completing the following requirements:
   1. Background Check
   2. Health Screening and TB test with Employee Health
   3. Attend in-person orientation class (includes infection prevention and confidentiality training)
   4. Position specific training

If you have questions about the application process, please call us at 360-788-6324

There are many ways to be involved as a volunteer at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center. Our goal is to place volunteers in roles that match both skills and interests. The volunteer opportunities are subject to current openings.

Caring Cart: Caring Cart volunteers offer reading materials, games, crafts, and personal care items to patients and visitors.

Cancer Center: Assist clients with resource materials, assemble packets, stock brochures and provide Oncology program support as needed.

Clerical Assistance: General clerical assistance including copying, data entry, filing, and assembling packets, etc.

East Tower: Greet and escort patients and visitors arriving for procedures; provide general information, directions, and resources to the public; run errands for staff and assist with projects.

Emergency Room: Stock supplies and assist staff. This position is usually reserved for pre-med students.

Eucharistic Minister: Offer holy communion to patients.

Float/Runner: Assist with specimen delivery, patient transport, flower and meal tray delivery. This position involves a lot of walking.

Gift Shop: Help customers select gifts, price products, restock, and handle payment transactions. The gift shop is operated by Central Auxiliary.  All proceeds help fund patient care projects, services, and equipment at St. Joseph Medical Center.

Patient Ambassador: Visit with patients to provide support, companionship, and encouragement.

Pet Therapy: Volunteer handlers and their canines provide emotional support, encouragement, stress relief and entertainment for patients and staff throughout the medical center. Position requires Therapy Animal Team registration through Pet Partners.

Pharmacy: Provide clerical support, assist staff, stock supplies, and run errands. Pharmacy Assistant license required.

Rehab: Geared to students seeking Rehab experience. Involves assisting Physical and Occupational Therapy staff in a variety of tasks.

Special Projects: Serve on a team or task force to provide patient/community involvement; one time computer, marketing, special events and other miscellaneous projects.

Whatcom Hospice: Fundraising, clerical support or assisting patients in the later stages of life with chores, errands and childcare.

Women’s and Children’s Services: Assist staff in the Special Care Nursery, Pediatrics, and the Childbirth Center by holding babies, restocking supplies, disinfecting high-touch areas, folding laundry, and running errands.