A "volunteer" is any individual - inclusive of interns, junior volunteers, service learning youth volunteers, 17 years old or senior high school level interns, and Emergency Department ("ED") facilitators - who renders service at the direction of, on the behalf of, or to the hospital (directly or indirectly) in a specific volunteer position without monetary compensation or expectation of compensation. Volunteer positions neither replace nor replicate positions held by paid staff.
The volunteers at St. Mary's Hospital generously donate their time and talents. SMH volunteers add to the comfort, care and happiness of our patients.
They are a precious gift to our community.
Volunteer services include:
- Escort Service (wheelchair and golf cart)
- Emergency Greeter
- Emergency Facilitator
- Staff Assistants on Nursing Units
- Staff Assistants in Rehabilitation Services and Diagnostic Imaging
- Catering Assistant
- Medical Records Clerk
- Tea Server
- Information Desk Assistant
National Volunteer Week
National Volunteer Week began in 1974 with an executive order establishing the week as an annual celebration of volunteering. Since then, every President has signed a proclamation promoting National Volunteer Week. This year, St. Mary's Hospital joins the nation in recognizing these unique individuals.
For more information about volunteering at St. Mary's Hospital, please call 301-475-6453. |
It is the mission of the St. Mary's Hospital Volunteer Team to uphold the organization's tradition of caring by providing support to all departments of St. Mary's Hospital, as requested, while maintaining excellent customer service and confidentiality in all we do.
The Volunteer Team will be seen as a valued asset to St. Mary's Hospital as it continues to grow in providing service in all areas of the facility. Willingness to change and be flexible will be seen as positive traits among the volunteers. The volunteer team will continue to grow and will encompass larger segments of the community's youth. |
Adult Volunteer
Anyone over the age of 18 will be accepted as an adult applicant. A background check is conducted on each candidate through the Human Resources Department.
Junior Volunteer
Anyone who is at least 14 years old and in the ninth grade may apply for the juniors program. All junior applicants must obtain a 2.0 GPA, provide a copy of their latest report card, submit an essay on why you wish to be a volunteer and two letters of recommendation. All junior volunteers must have parental permission. Participation in the junior program satisfies the requirement of service learning for high school graduation.
St. Mary's College of Maryland Volunteer Partnership
This program was established in conjunction with the Community Outreach Program at the St. Mary's College of Maryland. Participating students complete the adult application process. A maximum of 15 new students participate each semester. Students may return from one semester to another if they so choose.
General requirements for enrollment are:
- obtain a PPD (or show negative results for tuberculosis) and,
- show evidence of immunity to measles and German measles (if born after 1956 and volunteering more than 20 hours per week) and,
- complete orientation prior to performance of any volunteer work.
All individuals, without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or physical or mental abilities, have a right to apply to St. Mary's Hospital for volunteer status, except for the specific age requirements stated herein. St. Mary's Hospital has age requirements for volunteers in two categories: adult and youth. An Adult volunteer's minimum age is 18, with no maximum age limit. A youth (or junior) volunteer must be at least 14 years of age and must obtain parental or guardian permission to serve as a hospital volunteer, attend orientation and training sessions, and agree to learn and abide by hospital regulations.
Additional requirements for youth (junior volunteers) enrollment are:
- provide two letters of reference, and,
- submit evidence of a "C" or above grade point average.
All volunteers are required to attend annual inservices on infection control, standard precautions, safety and security, hazardous and toxic substances, proper body mechanics, risk management, confidentiality, and customer service. Alternatively, volunteers may attend the regular first four hours of orientation each year. All volunteers must also obtain a PPD annually. |
