Volunteering
at St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center
The SLMV Auxiliary, Junior Volunteers, Volunteer
Chaplains, and Pet Partners are an integral part of our health
care team, giving of their time and energy to help create
the best possible experience for patients, visitors, and
staff.
Hospital volunteers are special people committed
to making a difference in the lives of patients and their
families.
How do I become a volunteer?
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Complete a volunteer application available
at the hospital information desk, from the volunteer
office or Click here for
our online applications. |
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You will be called for an interview. |
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You will attend a hospital orientation
and volunteer training. |
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You will be asked to volunteer a minimum
of four hours one day a week. While volunteering
you can expect to:
Make new friends
Develop new skills
Enjoy interesting challenges
Gain work experience in a medical setting
Receive warm appreciation |
Health Benefits of Volunteering
Researchers who have studied volunteering have
discovered that volunteerism is a "secret
ingredient" to helping people stay healthy
and feel fulfilled. The social support that volunteers
receive when they engage in volunteer activity
is directly related to their health and sense
of well being. Conversely, individuals who remain
isolated and reject opportunities to interact
with others tend to have poorer health and feel
less fulfilled.
10 Ten Reasons for Volunteering
- You're urgently needed
- Experience not required
- You choose your own schedule
- You learn and do something new everyday
- You'll never get a pay cut
- You're never a victim of downsizing
- You're guaranteed as much overtime as you want
- You get paid the same, even on your day off
- You feel the joy of giving from the heart
- You get a free meal
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JOIN OUR
VOLUNTEER TEAM!
CALL 737-2006
650 Addison Ave. West
Twin Falls, ID 83301
Phone: 208-737-2006
Fax: 208-737-2118
Email: Kim Patterson |
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| WHY I VOLUNTEER...
"When I retired I felt the need
for something to do. I like having something,
away from home, to get up in the morning
to do. I also like to work with
people. We at MVMC have an excellent
group with whom to work."
Beulah Archer, 21 Years
Service
"I like being busy
and I feel it is a privilege to do volunteer
work. I enjoy working with others that
also like what we are doing. I am so
grateful to be able to do service in
this way."
Elaine Mason, 10 Years
Service
"The reason I joined
the MVMC auxiliary was mainly for personal
reasons. My husband passed away and I
was getting very bored and with boredom
comes depression, so I thought staying
busy and trying to help others would
help me, which it did. By helping patients,
family, and visitors find their destination
and seeing they are taken care of is
part of our main purpose. They all appreciate
the help and concern we show them."
Rosie Stover, 2 Years
Service
"To be a support for
those that are going through any kind
of medical procedure. I know how scared
I am when I have to have tests or go
into the hospital. When someone takes
the time to make me feel comfortable
things go much better. Also, being new
to the area, volunteering lets me meet
new people and make new friends."
Joan Tanner, 1 Year Service |
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Volunteer
Opportunities
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Patient
Visitor |
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Refreshment
Cart Hostess |
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Information
Desk Attendant |
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Gift
Shop Associate |
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Clerical
Support |
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Emergency
Room Assistant |
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Cancer
Center Host |
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Outpatient
Surgery Hostess |
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Hospice
Patient Companion
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| WHY I VOLUNTEER...
"I like being around people and
the ones at MVMC are wonderful, kind
and God fearing. I love every minute
of the time I spend at MVRMC."
Imogene Heath, 5 Years
Service
"Volunteering makes
me feel useful and I love others. I
benefit far more than I can ever give
to others in return. Volunteering is
very rewarding and therapeutic for
me."
Barbara Reichert, 10
Years Service
"As I gave careful
consideration as to where I would live
to give of my free time, it did not
take long to contact MVRMC. Working
with babies, holding, cuddling and
caring for them is a dream come true."
Robbie Andreas, New
Volunteer |
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