Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer. Below is information about some of our most popular volunteer roles at all of our Virginia Mason Franciscan Health hospitals. Please reach out to the Volunteer Services team at your local hospital for more information.
Animal-assisted activities — Bring smiles, comfort, and distraction to our patients and staff with your certified Pet Partners or Therapy Dogs International dog or mini horse.
Concierge cart — Connect with patients while bringing items and services to the patient’s bedside via a mobile cart.
Infusion center — Nurture, support and serve patients or family at our Outpatient Infusion Center through wayfinding, assisting in the Family Resource Centers or visiting patient-family members through rounding.
Staff support — Provide meaningful support to our staff through projects like assembling patient welcome/education packets, lab kits, data entry, and reception.
Therapeutic music — Provide a warm, comforting, friendly, and calm atmosphere by playing instrumental music for patients and families in hospital common areas and in patient rooms.
Volunteer companion — Provide empathy and emotional support by spending individual time visiting with the patient or family.
Wayfinding — Hospitals are often complex facilities; provide support to our patients, families, and caregivers by helping alleviate the stress of navigating through the facility as an escort or tour guide.
