Volunteer Program

Our volunteers are a key part of The Mercy Touch that makes Mercy a special, caring place. We match your skills, talents and interests with roles that provide the chance to help others and boost your wellbeing.

Becoming a Mercy Volunteer

To start volunteering, you must be at least 14 years or older (18 years or older for Hospice). Volunteers start with an orientation that will help you become more familiar with the hospital and provide you the skills necessary to become a successful volunteer at Mercy. Applicants are then matched with an assignment based upon their interests and skills.

Requirements

• Volunteers must provide proof of immunity, following Mercy’s immunity criteria. This includes completion of TB testing, immunity to MMR (measles, mumps and rubella), varicella and chicken pox through vaccination or laboratory testing.
• Our volunteers must also sign a confidentiality agreement. Confidentiality is extremely important for all Mercy employees and volunteers. Effective hand hygiene is also a must.
• Each volunteer must wear a volunteer ID badge and approved uniform.
• A background check is run on all volunteers, as well.

Benefits

Each Mercy volunteer receives one meal and two free beverages for each day. Mercy also provides volunteers with free flu shots in the fall.

To inquire about being a Mercy volunteer, please email govolunteer@mercycare.org or contact the Volunteer Services office at (319) 398-6035.