Ways to Give
Volunteering
The Value of Volunteers
Volunteers make the world brighter for everyone at St. Luke’s! Our volunteers are special people who act as ambassadors for our hospital as they give their time to make a difference for the patients at St. Luke’s Wood River Medical Center. They do this by:
- Showing the way
- Being good listeners
- Respecting confidentiality
- Being responsive to needs
- Being friendly and helpful
- Being a team player
Volunteer Benefits
Besides the personal fulfillment one receives by providing care to those in need, volunteers also receive other benefits. These include:
- Free flu shots
- Free blood pressure checks
- Free blood cholesterol screening
- Free CPR certification
- Volunteer Recognition Luncheon
- Volunteer Winter Event
- Employee Christmas Party
Volunteer Opportunities
From providing wheelchair assistance to serving meal trays, over 100 of St. Luke’s volunteers play a vital role in the daily operations of the medical center. The four main opportunities for volunteering at St. Luke’s Wood River Medical Center include:
Guest Services – Volunteers greet, direct and escort patients and visitors; receive and deliver flowers; and provide discharge transport of all patients via wheelchair.
Surgery Services – Volunteers greet and assist patients and visitors to the surgical suite; assist family members waiting for patients in the surgery waiting area; and provide clerical assistance to surgery staff as needed.
Inpatient Services – Volunteers assist with delivery of meals and snacks for patients; distribute magazines, newspapers and videos to patients; assist nursing staff with clerical tasks as needed.
Special Projects – Volunteers participate in print ads and television ads; participate in training drills for clinical staff; and provide support at community events.
Volunteers also help out in departments such as Medical Imaging, Health Information Services, Rehabilitation and Lab. Most volunteer services are performed in three-hour shifts. A general orientation and on-the-job training are provided to every volunteer.
How Do I Become a Volunteer?
If you are interested in becoming a St. Luke’s volunteer, or for information on any of the services listed above, call St. Luke’s Volunteer Services at (208) 727-8406.
Pet Therapy Program
If you are interesed in volunteering for St. Luke's Pet Therapy program, please click here.
St. Luke’s Wood River Volunteer Core
The Volunteer Core is organized to assist the Board of Directors in advancing the interests of the hospital and its patients and to promote good public relations within the community.
The Volunteer Core raises money to purchase equipment, funds services for many hospital departments, and sponsors educational programs that benefit the health care of our community. For more information call (208) 727-8406.
