Registration Process
- Please contact the volunteer office to receive a registration packet, 360/493-7482, or download an application.
- Once you have completed these forms, call 360/ 493-5199 to schedule an interview appointment with the Volunteer Services manager.
- Please bring all completed paperwork to the interview. The Volunteer Services manager will discuss volunteer opportunities with you at this time.
- After the interview, Volunteer Services will check your references. If accepted into the program, you will be contacted to schedule hospital orientation.
- Hospital orientations are every Monday, except holidays, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Orientation includes information about safety, infection control, TB, AIDS, workplace violence and age-related competencies.
- At orientation, volunteers will receive a TB skin test. Please bring your immunization record with you on this day. You will need to turn in verification of having received the MMR/Rubella vaccine. If you do not have this record, the Occupational Health nurse will discuss your options with you. Be prepared to return for a TB test reading the Wednesday after your orientation. You will need to schedule two additional appointments for a second TB test series the following week.
- Be prepared to have your picture taken during orientation. Photo ID badges will be issued that day.
- Casual attire is appropriate for orientation. Lunch will be provided.
- On the day of orientation, a volunteer uniform and parking permit will be administered and a discussion about the details of department orientation will take place.
The Volunteer Services manager or the volunteer’s assigned department will contact you to schedule a department orientation. After you have completed the department orientation, you'll be ready to begin your weekly assignment!
Please note: Volunteers should be prepared to make a minimum 6-month commitment, unless special arrangements have been made with the Volunteer Services manager.
Volunteer Department Policies
Orientation: Volunteers must attend hospital and department orientation before beginning their assignment.
Health Requirements: Adult volunteers must have 2 TB skin tests, show proof of having received the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine, and follow any additional requirements deemed necessary by the Occupational Health department.
Performance Evaluations: Volunteers will have an annual performance evaluation.
Environment of Care: Volunteers will participate in the yearly mandatory, environment of care training.
Confidentiality: Volunteers will uphold the confidentiality agreement or be subject to termination.
Attendance: Volunteers who miss 4 consecutive weeks of their assignment without an excused absence are subject to termination.
Dress Code: Volunteers working in patient care or public areas will wear a volunteer uniform and business casual attire. Clerical volunteers will wear business casual attire and a uniform, if they desire. All volunteers will wear their photo ID badge at all times, above the waist. Volunteers may not wear blue jeans unless approved by their assigned department.
Benefits For Volunteers:
- Employee meal and latte discount and one free beverage during their shift
- Free educational workshops and computer classes
- Fitness Center discount
- Invitation to participate in hospital employee activities
- Some free immunizations
- Bi-annual recognition events
If you have any questions, please contact Providence St. Peter Hospital’s Volunteer Services at 360/493-7482 or send us an e-mail. We look forward to working with you!
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