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.
Please review the following volunteer commitment, requirements, and opportunities. There are a few things you should consider before completing an application:
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. We cannot accommodate volunteers who need to accumulate just a few hours of volunteer time toward a school, community, or court-ordered service. We do not offer one-time only opportunities.
Volunteers must be age 16 or older to volunteer. Students are accepted year-round and are required to commit to two consecutive scheduling seasons (winter/spring, spring/summer, summer/fall and fall/winter). A minimum of fifty service hours are needed 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. Volunteers must also comply with annual training.
Please note: Our NICU Nurturer program only accepts adults with a minimum one-year commitment.
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 several requirements that all Ascension volunteers must meet. Please read “Steps to volunteer.”
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 to four 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 a volunteer application.
- Once you complete the online application you will immediately receive a confirmation email with additional forms to complete relating to confidentiality, a caregiver and criminal background check. These forms need to be printed, completed, and returned to volunteer services to begin the process.
Please note: Your application will be on hold until these forms have been received. - Once all paperwork is submitted, your forms will be reviewed.
- Reference forms, regarding your character, will be sent to the two people you list on your application. If you are a student please include a teacher, school counselor, or professor as one of your references. A criminal and caregiver background check will be run.
- Potential applicants will be contacted for an interview screening with Volunteer Services. Discussion will include past work or volunteer experience, areas of interest and possible assignments.
- If offered an assignment, applicants will meet with an associate health nurse to review your immunization history including medical proof of a Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis) immunization. You will undergo a blood draw to assess for tuberculosis (TB) and immunities to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and varicella (chicken pox), along with a urine drug screen
- All volunteers are required to have an annual influenza immunization. During flu season an influenza immunization (flu shot) will be offered through Ascension Associate Health..
- Once your assignment and schedule has been decided you will complete the Ascension Volunteer Orientation.
- After receiving your health clearance, you will take part in Volunteer Services Orientation, where you will receive your uniform, id badge, parking permit, and training regarding volunteer policies and procedures.
- A schedule will be set up for assignment-specific training.
- Volunteering Begins!
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