Volunteering
A Caring Tradition at St. Mary's Health System207-777-8369
Approximately 300 adult and junior volunteers comprise the volunteer staff at St. Mary's Health System. Our volunteers are ordinary people, just like you, with a desire to help others, a professional attitude, and a willingness to learn new things. The Volunteer Services Department recruits and coordinates all activities and projects through its Volunteer Program, offering flexible scheduling and a variety of opportunities.
The following is representative of some of the areas needing volunteer support:
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Patient/Visitor Information/Greeting
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Patient transportation
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Errand services
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Flower, patient, and administrative mail delivery
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Clerical
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Valet Parking Services
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Public Flu Clinics
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Special Projects
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Bulk Mailings
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Student Tours
Free Flu Shots, Use of Medical Library, Gift Shop Discount, Recognition Events, In-service Programs, Skills Training, Breaks/Lunch Privileges, Personal Satisfaction/New Friends.
Junior Volunteer ProgramThis is structured as a summer program primarily, although trained junior volunteers may choose to continue their volunteer work in the after-school program as well. New junior volunteer applications are accepted January 1 through May 1 every year. Interviews are held in May, and orientations and training starts in June. This program fills up quickly.
For more information on becoming a volunteer, please contact:Volunteer Services Department
St. Mary's Health System
Telephone 207-777-8369
Email:
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Application Process
For an Adult Volunteer or Junior Volunteer application, please contact the Volunteer Services Department at 207-777-8369 or write to:
St. Mary's Health System
Volunteer Services Department
Campus Avenue
PO Box 291
Lewiston, ME 04243-0291
Application period for Junior Volunteers is from January 1 to May 1 each year.
After we have received your completed application, you will be contacted for an interview with the Director of Volunteer Services. Completed applications will be retained for 12 months for later follow-up if no immediate openings are available.
Every effort is made to fit a new volunteer to an area of interest based on hospital needs and volunteer skills and availability.
Adult Volunteering Application 2012 Junior Volunteering Application 2012
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