SJH Volunteer Information

Volunteer Information for Saint Joseph Hospital, Saint Joseph East and Saint Joseph Jessamine

If you would like to apply to be a volunteer at Saint Joseph Hospital, Saint Joseph East or Saint Joseph - Jessamine, you may call the Volunteer Office at 859.313.1290 and request that an application be sent to you, or you may complete the application on-line by clicking on Get Involved.

Volunteer opportunities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Greet patients and escort them in the hospital
• Assist staff on nursing units
• Assist Chaplaincy Services with initial visits to acquaint patients with services offered and assist patients and family in the implementation of advanced directives
• General office/clerical duties
• Assist staff in the on-site daycare
• Provide community service through the Mobile Clinic or Wellness Services 
• Deliver patient mail and flowers 
• Respond to patient requests for gift shop items, or other services 
• Assist in the Emergency Department or Kid Traxx by relaying information to waiting families, escorting patients and serving as a host/hostess to visitors in the waiting room
• Volunteer from home knitting or crocheting newborn baby caps
• Learn more about our volunteer opportunities at Get Involved

Where Volunteering is Value, Variety, Vitality, and Vocation

val-ue

1. relative worth, merit, or importance: The value of volunteer services to our hospitals is immeasurable.
2. import or meaning; force; significance: Consider the value of a kind word to a patient in need. 
3. hold dear; prize; treasure; appreciate:  You will value the friendships you will make while volunteering. 
4. to regard or esteem highly: Value yourself as you discover new capabilities and gain new experiences.

va-ri-e-ty

1. the state of being varied or diversified:  We have all varieties of volunteers; everyone 14 years or older is welcome.
2. a number of different types of things: We have a variety of assignment descriptions to match your particular interests, skills, and availability.

vi-tal-i-ty

1. exuberant physical strength or mental vigor: Share your vitality with others. 
2. capacity for survival or for the continuation of a meaningful or purposeful existence:  The vitality of our organization is partly because of great volunteers like you. 
3. power to live or grow: Increase your vitality through achievement and personal growth.

vo-ca-tion  

1. a particular occupation, business, or profession:  Considering a career or vocation in the medical field?  Volunteering is a great way to learn and gain experience.
2. a strong impulse or inclination to follow a particular activity:  Maybe you have a vocation for giving back or a passion for helping others.
3. a divine call to God's service or to the Christian life; a function or station in life to which one is called by God::  Our vocation of healthcare is exhibited through our mission of healing ministry and our core values.
   Volunteers at Saint Joseph make a difference in many areas throughout the hospital and community. Volunteer assignments are made according to interest, availability, and ability to fulfill the assignment requirements.