Volunteer

To volunteer, you need to be 16 years of age or older. You must also meet all medical requirements and pass a background check before you may begin volunteering. All requirements are detailed on our volunteer application.

Our volunteer application process consists of:

1. Initial brief phone screening (to ensure that both applicant’s and hospital’s interests, needs and expectations will be met).

2. Two-part application is completed by applicant and returned.

a. Administrative Requirements. This section provides the Volunteer Department with information about you, your background, interests, availability and reference information.     

b. Medical Requirements. This section lists medical information/records that you must provide to the Mercy Hospital Employee Health Services department before your application can be considered (Medical History, PPD/Physical Exam/Medical Provider Certification/Flu/COVID-19 Vaccination and Lab Titers).  

3. Background Check. After you have been medically cleared by the hospital’s Employee Health Services department, you will be sent an email link to Sterling Volunteers who will perform a background check on you.  Sterling Volunteers is a legally-compliant third party provider and results of their background check will be kept confidential.

After you have successfully completed all of the above, you will be contacted to schedule your orientation/assignment interview and receive your uniform and ID badge.