Apply to Volunteer

All volunteers (inclusive of job shadows and one-time engagements) must complete an application. Please read the descriptions below to know which application to complete and then proceed to Part 2.

• Volunteer Application – for those who choose to regularly volunteer at Mercy or one of its affiliated sites on an ongoing basis.
• One-time Application – for those interested in a one-time volunteer engagement OR job shadow (8 hours or less.)
• Hospice of Mercy Application – for those interested in volunteering exclusively at Hospice of Mercy. Upon completion of the application, please proceed to Part 3.
• Family Caregivers Center Application – for those who choose to volunteer with the Family Caregivers Center of Mercy, please proceed to Part 2.

For those who chose to regularly volunteer at Mercy or one of its affiliated sites on an ongoing basis or those interested in a one-time volunteer engagement OR job shadow (8 hours or less).

Hospice of Mercy Volunteers: Please proceed to Part 3. You will be contacted regarding the next steps on completing the Hospice of Mercy volunteer process.

Please read and fill out the following to complete your regular volunteer request.

• • Mission, Vision and ICARE Values of Mercy
  • Mercy Service Excellence Performance Standards Handbook (PDF)
  • Confidentiality Contract
  • Waiver of Liability / Media Release Form
  • Minor Consent Health Form - Only required of those under the age of 18.
    
  • Watch these Volunteer Services Training Videos:

After you have completed the Volunteer Orientation, please proceed to Part 3.

Once you have completed all requirements above, a representative from Mercy will contact you regarding next steps. For those choosing to regularly volunteer, job shadow or complete required volunteer hours, this means setting up a convenient time for us to meet you and find the perfect match to meet your needs!

Some volunteer opportunities require a health screen. If you have selected to regularly volunteer at Mercy Medical Center, you will schedule this during the face-to-face meeting that we will soon schedule with you. Exceptions: If you intend on participating in one of the following roles, the health screen requirement does not apply to you.

• One-time volunteer
• Job shadow (8 hours or less)
• Participating on a Mercy committee or board
• Knitting/quilting/crafting
• Family Caregivers Center of Mercy volunteer
• Mercy Auxiliary committees and events (except Uncommon Grounds)

*Mercy Volunteer Services reserves the right to request background checks of any volunteer. You may be asked to complete this form prior to your volunteer engagement as needed.

It is our commitment to provide a great volunteer experience, starting with these first critical steps. If we have not responded within five business days, please call or email us at (319) 398-6035 or govolunteer@mercycare.org. We want to be as responsive as possible so you can get started on this enriching volunteer opportunity.