Parkview Health

Volunteer Positions
Interested in being a Parkview Hospital volunteer? Parkview Hospital Volunteer Services adds other opportunities as new programs and positions are developed. We’ll continue to search for an assignment that's just right for you. Job training is provided. Please complete the volunteer application.

To be considered for a volunteer position, you must:

• Submit an application
• Provide proof of age (14 years or older)
• Provide one personal reference
• Interview
• Be screened for TB (tuberculosis testing and reading required)
• Attend orientation

Laura Nine
Administrative Assistant, volunteer services
260-373-4343
Laura.Nine@parkview.com

Job titles
Parkview Hospital Escort Volunteer
Description— Provide courtesy dismissals via wheelchair. Escort patients, ambulatory or wheelchair to testing sites or assigned patient room. Assist registration and guest services with delivery
of paperwork, etc. Assist Emergency Department with pick-up and delivery of patient diet trays. Assist with general requests as needed.
Time slot—Monday-Friday, four hour shifts, between 8 a.m.
and 8 p.m..

Parkview Hospital Guest Services Volunteer
Description — Greet and direct guests and staff service areas in the hospital. Excellent communication skills and friendly disposition are required. Willingness to escort guests to their destinations is a plus.
Time slot — Monday – Friday, four-hour shifts, between 8 a.m.
and 8 p.m.

Parkview Hospital Sunshine Troop Volunteer
Description — Greet patients and families and provide them with comfort items (such as a warm washcloth before meals, snacks, feeding assistance, conversation and more).
Time slot — Monday – Saturday, four-hour shifts, between 7 a.m. and
3 p.m.

Parkview Hospital Security Volunteer
Description — Answer phones, radio dispatch officers to areas
on the campus, maintain and key data for radio logs.
Time slot — Monday – Friday, from 8 a.m. – noon

Parkview Hospital Surgery Admitting Unit Volunteer
Description — Transport patients via wheelchair, prepare and file documents.
Time slot — Monday-Friday, four-hour shifts, between 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. or 2 p.m.- 6 p.m.

Parkview Hospital Intensive Care Unit Volunteer
Description— Answering phones, direct calls and questions,
let visitors in the unit door.
Time slot—Monday-Sunday, four-hour shifts, between 8 a.m.
and 8 p.m.

Parkview Hospital-English Hall Volunteer
Description—Attend front desk, greet customers and help direct to meeting rooms, assist with putting together packets and materials for classes.
Time slot—Wednesday, from 8 a.m. – noon.

Volunteer Benefits
Besides the satisfaction of helping others and learning new skills, our volunteer staff enjoys other benefits, such as an invitation to our spring Volunteer Appreciation Banquet. Other volunteer privileges include:

• A meal and break coupon on the day of volunteering. Volunteers receive the same discounts as employees in the hospital cafeteria.
• A free annual flu shot.
• A free annual TB screen.
• A holiday gift.
• Use of Parkview’s outpatient pharmacy.

Ann Lantz
Director, Chaplaincy and Volunteer Services
260-373-4470
Ann.Lantz@parkview.com
volunteer@parkview.com  

Apply as a volunteer