Mercy volunteers have the unique opportunity to make a positive difference in peoples' lives every day that they generously donate their time and talents.

Volunteering gives you the opportunity to learn new skills, make new friends and develop new interests. When you join the Mercy family, you will experience the personal fulfillment and rewards that only come from helping others.

At Mercy, you can volunteer as little as an hour a week or as often as you'd like. Your service is greatly appreciated, so we are thankful for any time you offer. Our volunteer programs will offer you many choices in finding just the right fit for your talents and skills and our hospital needs.

If you'd like to discuss how you can join the Mercy family please e-mail Sheryl Lehi, or call her at 677-4465. Potential youth volunteers may contact Rose Zoellner at 677-1253.

Frequent volunteer opportunities include:

• Family BirthPlace desk
• Blood pressure service
• Clerical assistance
• Escort service
• Gift Shop
• Driver - courtesy golf cart transportation
• ICU liaison for families/staff of ICU
• Information desk in the main lobby - greet and direct visitors
• Patient service - visit patients, offering beverages and magazines
• Spiritual care visitor - pray and minister to patients
• Spiritual care eucharistic minister - give communion when desired
• Stuffed animals - sew and stuff toys for pediatric patients
• Surgery liaison for families/staff in surgery
• Mercy Hospice home visitor, nursing home visitor,
  Anam Cara volunteer and/or Wings of Hope children's grief facilitator