Providence Milwaukie Hospital’s volunteers serve 22 different departments within the hospital, with more than 30 different jobs being filled. Jobs range from gift shop clerk, eucharistic minister, music therapy, gift shop bookkeeper to special projects. Volunteers typically work a four hour shift, one day per week. Adult volunteers are requested to make a six-month commitment and student or teen volunteers are requested to make a three-month commitment.
All persons interested in volunteering at Providence Milwaukie Hospital should complete an application form and background disclosure (for those 18 and over). After receiving your application, you will be contacted to set up an appointment to discuss our program and see if there is a match for placement. The following is the Placement Process:
Volunteer Placement Process
As a Potential volunteer you will need to:
Submit a completed and signed Volunteer Application, and Background Disclosure form (only required if 18 and older) to the volunteer office
Attend a scheduled interview with the Director of Volunteer Services which will be scheduled by the volunteer office
Make a minimum commitment of 6 months coming once a week for 4 hours per week
If there is a match for placement:
Obtain a TB test provided by Providence Milwaukie Hospital
Provide proof of appropriate vaccinations (if applicable)
Obtain an ID badge
Attend a 1.5 hour volunteer orientation
Purchase a volunteer uniform
The Volunteer Services Department will:
Interview all potential volunteers and determine if there is a match for a volunteer assignment
Initiate a background check on all volunteers to include a criminal history and social security number verification
Notify prospective volunteer in the event of an adverse decision and initiate the Adverse Action Notification process as required by FCRA
