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Volunteer Opportunities: St. Lawrence Campus
The opportunities for volunteering at the St. Lawrence Campus vary widely. Please choose an option below
that best describes your goals as a volunteer. For more information on volunteering at the St. Lawrence
Campus, please call 517.364.7177.
Click on the titles for full position descriptions (PDF documents).
Work with patients:
Escorts - Escort patients and visitors from lobby to departments or service areas. Transport patients to departments for diagnostic tests.
Hospice - Lay or professional people who contribute time and talent to the Hospice program.
Mercy League (Outpatient Surgery) - Provide support and assistance to families in the Surgical Lounge waiting for patients having surgery.
Specialty Hospital (Kind Companions) - Provide emotional and practical support to patients utilizing a variety of methods, including conversation, playing games, helping with pet and music therapy, offering hand massages and taking walks. Function as liaison between patients, families, and staff.
Substance Abuse - Interact with patients through listening, conversation and assistance with AA study periods.
Work with families, visitors and the public:
Christopher League (Emergency Department) - Provide support to patients, families and staff in the Emergency Room.
Escorts - Escort patients and visitors from lobby to departments or service areas. Transport patients to departments for diagnostic tests.
Hello Hospital - Provide elementary age school children information about experiences at a hospital and different health care careers.
Information Desk - Provide information and directions to visitors. Deliver flowers, gifts and mail to patients.
Mary Magdalen League (Gift Shop) - Maintain and operate the Gift Shop for the benefit of patients, visitors and staff.
McAuley League (Resale Shop) - Maintain and operate the Resale Shop, providing low-cost clothing and household items to the community.
Mercy League (Outpatient Surgery) - Provide support and assistance to families in the Surgical Lounge waiting for patients having surgery.
Specialty Hospital (Kind Companions) - Provide emotional and practical support to patients utilizing a variety of methods, including conversation, playing games, helping with pet and music therapy, offering hand massages and taking walks. Function as liaison between patients, families, and staff.
Popcorn - Volunteers make and sell popcorn in the cafeteria.
Work “behind the scenes” and provide services to hospital staff:
Clerical - Provide general clerical services in various departments.
Division III - Collate materials for nursing charts.
Work on craft and sewing projects:
Angelus League - Make small stuffed toys for pediatric patients.
Auxiliary - Cut, baste, hem and fold flannel blankets for the nursery.
Division IV - Make patient tray favors, pediatric kits and nasal kits for surgeons.
Industrial League - Sew and mend for various departments, patients and community agencies.
Pediatric Arts & Crafts - Volunteers supply leather goods, plaster molds and other projects for use in the Pediatric playroom.
Sparrows - Make stuffed toys for children in Emergency, EEG, Radiology and Endoscopy.
Work evenings & weekends
Christopher League - Provide support to patients, families and staff in the Emergency Room.
Hospice - Lay or professional people who contribute time and talent to the Hospice program.
Work on fundraising
Mary Magdalen League - Maintain and operate the Gift Shop for the benefit of patients, visitors and staff.
McAuley League - Maintain and operate the Resale Shop, providing low-cost clothing and household items to the community.
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