Volunteer at Ascension NE Wisconsin - St. Elizabeth Campus
Volunteers at Ascension NE Wisconsin – St. Elizabeth are an essential part of our care team. Their caring and generous spirits make a difference in many lives every day. Our volunteers’ willing hearts and helping hands have served generations of families during their time of need. Thank you for your interest in volunteering. There isn’t a gift more generous, more compassionate, or more appreciated than giving your time.
Whatever your reason is for volunteering, know that you can truly make a difference at Ascension NE Wisconsin - St. Elizabeth Campus. Our volunteers are a diverse group of individuals who provide assistance to the hospital that enhance the experience for our patients and families. Each volunteer brings a new and unique level of expertise to our volunteer team. Ascension St. Elizabeth volunteers donate their time and energy in an effort to make a patient's stay as comfortable as possible. Thank you for your interest in volunteering. There isn't a gift more generous, more compassionate or more appreciated than giving of your time.
Volunteer commitment
A volunteer is able and willing to provide approximately four hours of service per week. We ask for a commitment of at least six months, and for students to commit to two scheduling seasons (fall/spring, spring/summer, summer/fall, etc.) Our NICU Nurturer Program only accepts adults with a minimum one year commitment.Students are accepted year-round. We do not have a summer only volunteer program. We also cannot accommodate volunteers who need to accumulate just a few hours of volunteer time toward a school, community or court-ordered service. A minimum of 50 service hours is required for students to request a recommendation or job reference.
Volunteers at the hospital are limited to certain areas and responsibilities. Volunteers are expected to be flexible and accept different assignments according to the needs and requirements of the patients, care teams, and Volunteer Services department.
What kind of volunteer opportunities are available?
Volunteer requirements
With their contagious smiles, comforting presence and huge hearts - our volunteers make Ascension NE Wisconsin - St. Elizabeth Campus 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 age 16 or older to volunteer. First you will need to complete a volunteer application where you will list two personal references. Students should have at least one reference being a teacher, school counselor, or professor. Once you complete the application you will receive a confirmation email with additional forms to complete relating to confidentiality, a caregiver and criminal background check. These forms need to be printed and returned to volunteer services to begin the process. Once all paperwork is submitted, your forms will be reviewed and potential applicants will be contacted for an interview.
At this step you will undergo a blood draw to test for tuberculosis (TB) and immunities to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and varicella (chick pox), along with a urine drug screen. You also need to have medical proof of a Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis) immunization. During flu season you will also receive an influenza immunization (flu shot). All volunteers are required to have an annual influenza immunization. Once your interview is complete and you have received your health clearance, you will participate in orientation and training. Following the dress code and wearing your uniform and id badge is required any time you are volunteering. These requirements ensure that volunteers are well prepared and dedicated to supporting the mission of Ascension NE Wisconsin - St. Elizabeth Campus.
If accepted into the program, the onboarding process will take approximately two-three weeks to complete.
Steps to volunteer
To ensure our patients’ wellbeing and to help you have the best volunteer experience possible, Ascension Wisconsin requires all volunteers to meet the following criteria outlined below.
- Complete an application, along with additional forms regarding confidentiality and background checks.
- Interview Screening with Volunteer Services which includes discussing your areas of interest and possible assignments.
- A complete criminal and caregiver background check.
- Reference forms, regarding your character, will be sent to the two people you list on your application. (Students please include a teacher, school counselor, or professor as one of your references.)
- Meet with an associate health nurse to review your health assessment. You will also receive a blood draw to test for TB and for immunities to measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox), review your health record for pertussis (Tdap) immunization, and complete a drug screening.
- Seasonal influenza immunization (flu shot)
- Once your interview is complete, you may participate in an online orientation, or choose to complete the orientation by reading paper documents and completing a quiz.
- Prior to starting you will complete a Volunteer Services orientation and assignment-specific training.
Contact
If you have any questions or are unable to complete the online application, please contact us:
Ascension NE Wisconsin - St. Elizabeth Campus
Volunteer Services
1506 Oneida St.
Appleton, WI 54915
Phone Number: 920-738-2425
Fax Number: 920-831-8938