Volunteers are a valuable asset to Altru Health System. The presence and
the assistance they provide enhances the quality of care we offer our
patients and families. There are a variety of areas where volunteers can
serve, and we are always seeking new areas of assistance. If you have
a desire to help, we have a place for you.
Thank you to the over 300 volunteers who dedicate their time and talents
at Altru Health System to create a better experience for our patients.
About Us
Each year, 300+ volunteers provide the health system 15,000 - 20,000 hours
of valuable service.
Our team of volunteers consists of adults, teens, and college students
with a variety of backgrounds.
We look for the following qualifications in our volunteers:
Helpful demeanor
Caring attitude
Respect for confidentiality
Our volunteers receive many benefits at Altru Health System
Meal discounts
Liability and accident insurance while volunteering
There are several volunteer programs available as well as several areas
to volunteer at Altru. No matter your age or interests, there is something for you.
Junior Volunteers
Our program offers a thorough orientation and on-the-job work experience
as well as an excellent opportunity to view many health related occupations.
Specifics of the program include:
Open to students who have either started their tenth-grade year or are
at least 16 years of age
Hours are one or two regular shifts each week in the summer and once a
week after school
Student Volunteers
The student program provides students the opportunity for experiences in
many health related careers including occupational therapy, physical therapy,
emergency department and pediatrics. Specifics of the program include:
Open to students enrolled in post secondary school
Hours include a two to four hour shift per week for at least two school semesters
There are a variety of volunteer opportunities available, including:
Ambassador – Provide a warm welcome to Altru. Greet all patients and guests,
escort people to their destination, assist with transport and make deliveries.
Cardiology - Transport patients to department. Offer conversation and a warm blanket
if needed.
Endoscopy – Bring patients to the unit, offer blankets, refreshments and toast
after procedures. Transport patients after discharge.
Office Support – Assist with filing, scanning, data entry, answering phones, preparing
mail-outs and other clerical tasks as needed.
Spiritual Care, Patient Contact – Visit newly admitted patients, distribute information on Spiritual
Care and offer
Special Procedures – Make toast and juice for patients. Offer warm blankets. Assist
with stocking and cleaning. Be a runner for items needed.
Special Requests - You may be called in to work individually or as a group on mailings
or other projects requiring extra help. You may answer telephones and
serve as a receptionist during departmental meetings.
Student and Junior Volunteer Opportunities - Additional opportunities are available for student and junior volunteers
at various times of day, in several departments including Occupational
Therapy, Physical Therapy, Pediatric Therapy, Emergency Outpatient, Behavioral
Health and Procedural Services.
The majority of volunteer opportunities occur during regular business hours.
Weekly shifts are usually two to four hours, available at several different
Altru facilities.
Project and Episodic Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are often needed for one-time events, sewing projects, care
package assembly, and more. If you are interested in learning more about
these opportunities for an individual or a group, please contact Chasity
Drees, volunteer coordinator, at
cdrees@altru.org.
Volunteer Applications
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer at Altru Health Systems,
please complete one of the applications below:
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