If you are a loving, caring, energetic person, why not become a valuable resource and an important part of the St. Joseph's Hospitals 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 four hospitals.
Volunteer Opportunities at St. Joseph's Hospital, St. Joseph's Women's Hospital, St. Joseph's Children's Hospital and St. Joseph's Hospital-North.
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 Hospitals 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 complete our Volunteer Application (adults only) and email to volunteerapplication@baycare.org.
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
St. Joseph's Hospital-North
Location, Phone Number & Fax Number
St. Joseph's Hospital, St. Joseph's Women's Hospital, St. Joseph's Children's Hospital and St. Joseph's Hospital-North.
Between the Healthline building and the Medical Arts building.
(813) 870-4188
fax (813) 870-4404
What About Teen Volunteers?
Thank you for your interest in our teen program. We have filled all available positions for the 2010 summer program. If you are interested in participating next year, please call the volunteer office in January 2011 for registration information.
The most precious gift you give another is your time, attention and love.
