If you are a loving, caring, energetic person, why not become a valuable resource and an important part of the St. Joseph's-Baptist Health Care family? Whether you give our patients and families a little extra "TLC" or help our hospital team members behind the scenes, YOU , volunteers, from teens through seniors, make a big difference.
In the assigned four hour shifts we can match your background, skills, interests and availability with our needs at one of our three hospitals.
Volunteer Opportunities at St. Joseph's
Hospital, St. Joseph's Women's Hospital and St. Joseph's Children's Hospital of
Tampa
AMBASSADOR - Serve as a greeter and escort for
patients, visitors and all other guests entering the
hospital.
Shifts: Monday - Friday
8am-12pm, 12-4pm and 4-8pm
BREAST CENTER/RADIOLOGY - Greet
patients and assist with the registration process.
Shifts:
Monday - Friday 8-11am and 11am-2pm
CHILD LIFE - Play and interact with
children and maintain a clean playing environment.
Shifts:
Monday
- Friday 9am-12pm and 1-4pm
COZY CART - Deliver herbal teas,
warm-scented cloths and friendship.
Shifts: Monday -
Saturday 6-8pm
ESCORT - Greet patients and visitors,
escort them to their destinations and expedite admissions and
discharges.
Shifts: Monday - Friday 9am-1pm and
1-5pm
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS - Eucharistic Ministers are trained individuals that
bring the gift of Eucharist to Catholic patients.
Shifts:
Daily morning
hours
GIFT SHOP -
Greet customers, assist customers in selection of merchandise, deliver flowers and
gifts to patients' rooms and help sort and display
merchandise.
Shifts: Monday - Friday 9am-1pm, 1-5pm
and 4-7pm
Saturday and Sunday 10am-4pm
HIGH RISK - Visit our long term
patients and provide entertainment, games, videos, books and
conversation.
Shifts: Monday - Sunday 2-5pm and
5-8pm
INFORMATION DESK - Use your good people
skills to greet patients and visitors, operate the computer to provide
patient information and handle incoming calls.
Shifts:
Monday - Friday 9am-1pm, 1-5pm, 5-8pm
PASTORAL CARE - Pastoral Care Visitors
are lay individuals trained at St. Joseph's Hospital. They focus their visits on
ministering and listening to patients and their
families.
Shifts: Monday - Sunday 9am-7pm
(flexible shifts)
PET THERAPY (Dogs Only) - Bring your
special dog, after training, to interact with the patients, families and
staff.
Shifts: Monday - Sunday 9-11am,
11am-2pm, 2-4pm, 4-6pm and 6-8pm
SURGERY WAITING ROOMS - Act as the
liaison between families and patients.
Shifts: Monday -
Friday 7:30am-12:30pm and 12:30-5:30pm
SHUTTLE - Transport patients, visitors,
employees and volunteers to all areas of the hospital campus.
Shifts:
Monday - Friday 8am-12:15pm and 12:15-4:30pm
What You Can Expect From Us
As an official St. Joseph's- Baptist volunteer,
you will receive:
- An orientation to our hospital.
- Training and a service description specific to your volunteer assignment.
- Flexible schedule or mornings, afternoons, evenings or weekends.
- Free TB test.
- Free flu shots.
- Free parking in designated areas.
- Discounted meal tickets.
- Discount at the Gift Shop.
- Invitations to the Annual Appreciation Banquet and other appreciation events.
- New friendships with others who share your commitment.
- Special uniform which you purchase.
How Can I Join?
Please fill out our Volunteer Application (adults only) and return it to the volunteer office by fax or mail. You may volunteer at any one of our hospitals:
St. Joseph's Hospital
St. Joseph's Women's Hospital
St.
Joseph's Children's
Hospital of Tampa
Location, Phone Number & Fax Number
St. Joseph's Hospital, St. Joseph's Women's Hospital and
St.Joseph's Children's Hospital.
Between the Healthline building and the Medical Arts building.
(813) 870-4188
fax (813) 870-4404
What About Teen Volunteers?
2009 Summer Teen Program is
full.
The summer teen program (June 15 - August 21)
is designed for teens ages 14 - 18. The minimum requirement to
receive credit for the summer program is 4 hours once a week for a minimum
of 6 weeks. A limited number of spaces are available. Returning teens will have
first priority for acceptance and placement. Registration
for new teen volunteers is during the month of March. Teen
or parent must come to the St. Joseph's Hospital volunteer office to fill out an
application, pick up a letter of recommendation and get further
details. This is a very popular program and fills up quickly. No
phone calls, please.
The most precious gift you give another is your time, attention and love.
