Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Services extend and enhance the healthcare delivery system at Samaritan Medical Center. Volunteers help to create a warm and friendly atmosphere for our patients, their families and our visitors; Samaritan would not be the community-centered facility we are without volunteers. Plus, volunteering is good for your health! Not only are you giving back to your community and helping others, but you are improving yourself at the same time. Volunteering can: help you develop new friendships, gain confidence and learn new skills, make professional contacts, and give you a sense of purpose and well-being.

Volunteer Requirements and Expectations

Samaritan offers two general categories of volunteer opportunities:

• Patient/Resident care and contact
• Clerical/Office duties

Volunteers would need to complete the following steps before starting:

• Fill out an application
• Complete a health screening including a Tuberculosis Test as well as possible blood work (cost covered by the hospital)
• Complete a back ground check (covered by the hospital)
• Be willing to commit at least 4 hours per week to volunteer
• Attend a one hour orientation with the director of volunteer services

Those interested in volunteering at Samaritan should have the following:

• Excellent customer service and communication skills and a friendly helpful demeanor.
• Be able to work effectively and positively with staff, patients and visitors.
• Corrected hearing and vision to the normal range.
• Ability to walk some distances, push a wheelchair and do light lifting.
• Be able to accept direction and responsibility.
• Enjoy meeting and interacting with the public.

We currently have over 20 different areas in Samaritan Medical Center where volunteers are used on a daily basis. Some examples are the Information Desk, Patient Registration, the Emergency Department, Storeroom, and the Gift Shop. At the Samaritan Keep Home and Samaritan Summit Village, volunteers assist with weekly outings, activities like baking and crafts and simple things like reading to a resident, or writing to a loved one on the resident's behalf.

The Samaritan Auxiliary is another great way to get involved - with fundraising activities, joining the Board of Directors, or serving on a committee.

Current Volunteer Opportunities:

Samaritan Medical Center Information Desk:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays from 6:00 am until 8:00 am
Evenings from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Samaritan Medical Clerical Offices:
Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, as needed

Samaritan Medical Surgical Area:
Monday and Wednesday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, as needed

Samaritan Medical Maternity Unit Greeter -
A friendly caring individual to greet families coming to our Maternity Unit and assist them in finding their way or getting information for patients.
Monday through Friday 9:00 am until 3:00 pm

Samaritan Summit Village Gift Shop:
Monday through Friday 11:30 am to 3:30 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm

Samaritan Keep Home Activities:
Monday and Thursday from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm for bingo and social hour.

We also need volunteers to go on trips with the residents for shopping or trips to the market.

Contact Us:

If you are interested in any volunteer opportunities, please contact Samaritan Medical Center Volunteer Director at 315-785-4479 or contact our Volunteer Coordinator at Samaritan Summit Village at 315-782-7008 use our Contact Us From to email us.