Volunteers are special people of all ages who give their time and energy in the service of others.

Staten Island University Hospital is looking for volunteers to continue its commitment to excellence while providing you with the personal satisfaction of contributing to the welfare of those in need. In the setting of University Hospital, a volunteer is an invaluable part of the hospital team, applauded by our grateful staff because they help ease a burden and support their mission of caring.

Volunteer assignments at SIUH include:

• Information Desk Receptionist Assistants / Patient Escorts. Provide both telephone and face to face patient information to callers and visitors in compliance with hospital policy. Escort patients or visitors to their destination in the hospital,
• Transport Assistants. Assisting with the transport of patients to various areas of the hospital in a wheelchair.
• Gift Shop Assistants. Assist with the operation of our gift shops as a convenience to patients, visitors and hospital staff.
• Office assistance assignments are also available throughout the hospital.
• In addition, various assignments may include fund-raising efforts; planning special projects and events; pastoral care visitors; assisting with mealtimes; or perhaps reading to our pediatric patients.

As a valuable member of the volunteer services team you will be fully trained in mandatory orientation, including HIPPA, compliance, infection control, fire safety, and safe materials handing. Volunteers who are medically cleared and commit to one hundred hours of service would qualify for: a complimentary meal on the days you serve (four hours); a reduction of hospital/health care costs not covered by your medical insurance or HMO which will be prorated based on annual hours and length of service; an annual free flu vaccination and PPD skin test; annual recognition ceremonies and special trips and social activities; interaction with others committed to volunteering and the personal knowledge that you made a difference.

Remember that the skills you learn while volunteering can open doors for you in the future. Volunteers with special skills, interests or abilities will be assigned to compatible areas of specialized service, which can provide education in these areas to you. Did you know that more than 1,500 of your Staten Island neighbors volunteer at Staten Island University Hospital? Did you know that our volunteers give more than 100,000 hours of service per year at the hospital? Did you know that, without volunteers, the hospital would not be able to offer as many personal services that our patients have come to enjoy!

So please, volunteer!

Contact our Volunteer Services Department at
(718) 226-2048 or (718) 226-9308.

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