Thank you for your interest in volunteering at St. Cloud Hospital.

There are many reasons people volunteer at a place like St. Cloud Hospital. Some have extra time they want to share. Some have an interest in healthcare as a career and want to see if they enjoy the environment. Still others need credit for class or community service hours for a resume or scholarship. Some may have had a career in healthcare and this is an exciting way to re-enter that world, or, perhaps a family member or friend was hospitalized and this is a way to "give back."

Whatever reason brings you to think about giving your time and talents, we appreciate your interest.

By becoming a volunteer at St. Cloud Hospital you will make a difference in the lives of patients and their families by supporting the work of the medical staff and contributing to our healing environment that provides Care Above All.

Benefits

• make a difference in the life of a patient or family member of a patient
• socialize, network and meet new friends
• stay active and exercise
• achieve personal growth and learn new skills
• explore careers, gain professional experience, enhance your resume, and receive special consideration when applying for Auxiliary health care scholarships
• enjoy complimentary meals and snacks while volunteering
• receive recognition through events, awards, incentive tours, and more

Qualifications
We ask that you come to us with a positive attitude about service, an ability to learn and follow direction, and the desire to commit to a volunteer position. We do require that volunteers be at least 14 years old and able to communicate clearly in English. We cannot accept volunteers who are meeting court-mandated community service hours.

What you can expect from us is the opportunity to utilize your talents, to hone new skills, and to learn from colleagues who value you as a partner.

Time Commitment
The days and time you volunteer are scheduled according to your availability and the needs of our health system. Typically we ask that you volunteer once a week for three or four hours. Most of our opportunities are during weekdays, but we have some evenings and weekends too.

Important Note: Due to the time and expense it takes volunteers to complete the qualification process, we do require that you give 50 hours or 6 months of volunteer time after orientation. By completing this commitment, it gives our volunteers far more experience within our health system. It also affords us more opportunity to observe our volunteers in action, allowing us to give a more thorough letter of recommendation, when requested.

Application Process
The Joint Commission for Accreditation of HealthCare Organizations (JCAHO) requires new volunteers to complete the following qualification process:

• Application and recommendation
• Criminal background check (at St. Cloud Hospital's expense)
• Health Screening including a Mantoux (TB) test and urine drug test (at St. Cloud Hospital's expense)
• Immunization (or proof of vaccination)
• Interview
• Orientation and Welcome Session

All volunteers must complete our 3-step process: Welcome Session, Application, Interview and Orientation. First attend an upcoming Welcome Session. Then complete the application and submit it to our office. We will then contact you to acknowledge your completed application and give you instructions to schedule a health screening, complete a criminal background check and set up a time for a personal interview. It is at the interview where we will discuss specific volunteer opportunities, schedules and orientation.

Step 1: Welcome Session
Attend a Welcome Session to learn more about the volunteer program and complete part of the orientation requirement.

Welcome Session Schedule
Sessions are held in the Aspen Room in the St. Cloud Hospital Conference Center.

View dates for:

• Adult Volunteer Welcome Sessions
• Junior Volunteer Welcome Sessions

Register by contacting the Volunteer Office. Specify Adult or Junior.
volunteer@centracare.com

Alternative (for Adult Volunteers only): If you are sure you want to join the volunteer program but are unable to attend a Welcome Session, please complete the application and screening process. At the interview we will discuss completing the Welcome Session requirement.

Step 2: Application
Apply online. After you complete and submit your application, you will receive an email with more information.

• Adult Volunteer Application
• Junior Volunteer Application

Health Screening. Health screening information will be emailed to you after you submit your application. Important: If you were born after 1956, you will need to bring immunization verification information to your appointment with Occupational Health Services.

Letter of recommendation(s). Please have a personal or professional reference complete the recommendation form and return it to the Volunteer Services Office. Note: Junior Volunteers must submit three (3) recommendation forms.

• Recommendation Form

Step 3: Interview and Orientation
Interview. After your volunteer application, recommendation form(s) and health screening clearance has been received, schedule an interview to talk about your availability, interests, and assignment preferences. Please remember to bring your school/work planner to the interview.

Orientation is approximately 3½ hours long and completed via the Internet. At your personal interview you will be provided with information about completing the orientation modules. You will also receive education and training in your assigned area.

Thank you for thinking of St. Cloud Hospital. We look forward to having you on our volunteer team.