Volunteer at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford volunteers donate their time and energy in an effort to make a patient's stay as comfortable as possible. Our volunteers perform duties that lighten the load of our staff, services for patient comfort. Thank you for your interest in volunteering. There isn’t a gift more generous, more compassionate or more appreciated than giving your time.

Volunteer requirements

With their contagious smiles, comforting presence and huge hearts – our volunteers make Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford feel like home. Due to the nature of our work there are a number of requirements that all Ascension volunteers must meet. You must be at least 18 years of age or older. First you will need to complete a volunteer application and interview.  Then you will complete a criminal back ground check, submit personal references, and show proof of vaccines. Next you will participate in a orientation and training session. Uniforms are required any time you are volunteering. These requirements ensure that volunteers are well-prepared and dedicated to supporting the mission of Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford. Please review the "Immunization" requirements and "General" requirements for the location you are applying for, before submitting your application. If you are interested in volunteering, please submit a volunteer application to start the process. 

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West junior volunteer program

The Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West Junior Volunteer Summer Program application is open January-March.  The Junior Volunteer Summer Program is a six week volunteer opportunity for students between ages 15-18 and still in high school.  The program begins in June. Applications will be accepted until March 28th or until the program is full.

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Rutherford junior volunteer program 

This online volunteer application has been closed by Ascension Saint Thomas as it is full.

The Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Junior Volunteer application will open January 1, 2026 until the program is full. The program starts in July from July 13th through July 31st. The Junior Volunteer Summer Program is a three week volunteer opportunity for students between ages 15-18 and still in high school. Click here for more details. 

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Volunteer program contacts

For more information please contact:

Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown and West
Michele Ryan
Phone: 615-222-2127

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford
Bryan Lowe
Email: bryan.lowe@ascension.org

Job shadowing contact information

For more information about job shadowing at Ascension Saint Thomas, please contact aststudentservices@ascension.org.

JOB SHADOWING APPLICATION