Volunteer Services 

 

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OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center Volunteers are special people who devote their time, talents and energy in many different ways.  They are of all ages and from a variety of backgrounds.  Their dedication, cheerfulness and compassion add a personal touch which contributes to the happiness of not only our patients and their families, but also our employees.

Many times, our volunteers have come to OSF because they have had a personal experience with our medical center.  Others are pursuing or have a desire to pursue a health related occupation.  Yet others want to contribute something that makes a difference in someone's life.  Whatever your reason, we would like to talk with you and discuss some unique and flexible opportunities to volunteer; to become an extension of our healthcare family.

 

Requirements To Become A Volunteer


  • Have a desire to serve others.
  • Have compassion and love for people.
  • Have reasonably good mobility, as most services require walking and/or pushing wheelchairs.
  • Must be willing to make a 1 year commitment of one 3 or 4 hour shift weekly.  Available shifts are 8a-12p, 12p-4p, and 4p-7p.
  • At least 16 years of age.

Volunteer Opportunities


  • Information Desk: welcoming patients and families to the facility, answering questions, advising visitor of patient locations, escorting patients and families and delivering flowers and mail.
  • Patient Care Areas: stocking, visiting with patients, providing nutrition to patients under nursing direction, clerical and phone support.
  • Shuttle: shuttling patients, visitors and employees from the parking lot to the medical center in our van or golf cart.
  • Surgical Waiting Room: greeting, checking-in and assisting families in the surgical waiting room.
  • Clerical: answering phones, filing, mailings, and database entry.

Animal-Assisted Therapy Program

What You Need To Do


  • Submit an application
  • Submit references (junior volunteers only)
  • When your application has been received and reviewed you will receive a letter via your mail or email address.
  • If a volunteer position is available that matches your interests, availability and/or experience you will be called to schedule an interview.
  • Your application will be kept on file for a period of 1 year. If at anytime during the year your availability changes and/or your contact information changes you may call our office to update your application.

If you are offered a volunteer position the following will be required:


  • Attend a 2 day orientation that is held on a Monday and a Tuesday of every month.
  • Medical clearance from your physician.
  • Complete a 2-step TB skin test provided and paid for by the hospital.
  • Complete a blood test to verify rubella and rubeola immunity provided and paid for by the hospital (adults only).
  • Provide immunization records (students only).
  • Criminal background check clearance.

 

Contact Us


=Images= | Volunteer StaffFor more information please contact us at
815-395-5064 or e-mail us at michelle.schrieber@osfhealthcare.org.

Michelle Schrieber, RN, BSN
Volunteer Services Manager

Kim Anderson
Volunteer Services Assistant