VolunteeringSince 1908, volunteers have played an important role at the Hospital of Saint Raphael in New Haven. Each year, they donate thousands of hours of service to our hospital and patients. Our volunteer program is open to individuals age 14 and older who are able to commit to a minimum of three hours per week for six months. Mission The mission of the Volunteer Services Department is inspired by the values and mission of the Saint Raphael Healthcare System. By providing professional staff to recruit, orient, train and place qualified volunteers, we can augment our staff as well as enhance and develop new programs, services and resources for all who come to us for care. Motivated by respect for each other and those we serve, we strive to deliver exceptional customer service through all of our volunteer programs, placing particular emphasis on caring for the underserved, the poor and the elderly. Who can volunteer Saint Raphael volunteers come from diverse backgrounds but share a common desire to assist others. They are professionals, retirees, teenagers, former patients and their families, homemakers, college students and others. We also have a special volunteer program for high school students. We ask for a minimum commitment of three hours per week for a minimum period of six months. Volunteer opportunities for adults and/or college students There are over 90 areas in which volunteers are placed at Saint Raphael’s. Assignments range from working directly with patients to positions with little or no patient contact. Following an orientation and one-on-one interview, placements are made based on the interests and skills of the volunteer and the needs of the healthcare system. Opportunities include:
The Father Michael J. McGivney Cancer Center There are many opportunities to volunteer for our cancer center and its programs, including:
High School Student Volunteers The Hospital of Saint Raphael’s Student Volunteer Program gives young people the opportunity to explore health careers, as well as to provide services to the hospital and its patients. The program is open to high school students who are at least 14 years of age and is offered in the summer. Volunteers are expected to give a minimum of three hours per week. How to become a student volunteer Each applicant is required to submit a completed application packet to the Volunteer Office, attend an orientation, and participate in an interview session. To register for an interview, students should call the Volunteer Office at (203) 789-3480. To join our student program:
All written communications should be addressed to: Volunteer Services Questions, please call (203) 789-3480 or email to: [email protected] Placement opportunities for students Assignments typically performed by students include:
Yes I’d like to volunteer To obtain further information on volunteering at Saint Raphael’s, Or call the Volunteer Services Department at (203) 789-3480. Page last updated on Dec. 10, 2010 |
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