Opportunities From: Volunteer Wisconsin

Volunteers in the hospital's surgery waiting area are a liaison between waiting families and surgical staff. Volunteers perform a variety of tasks to make the wait easier. They also interact and assist staff as needed. Complete training provided. Additional Requirements: Volunteers must meet hospital volunteer requirements.

Be the first friendly face patients and visitors see when they enter the medical facility. Patient Assistance volunteers greet visitors and provide assistance in navigating the facility. They also perform other duties that assist staff and patients. Complete training provided. Additional Requirements: Volunteers must meet hospital volunteer requirements.

Deliver a nutritious meal to a homebound person living in the city of Rhinelander. The Meals on Wheels program operated through the hospital offers meals to individuals with dietary restrictions. Each meal is prepared especially for the individual. Volunteers are often the only outside contact clients may have during a day. It is a valuable service. Additional Requirements: Volunteers must complete hospital volunteer requirements. One on One training provided. Need to have own transportation. Mileage is not reimbursed.

Volunteers helping in the hospital's cancer treatment center make a difference in the experience of patients and their families. Duties include interacting with chemotherapy patients, reassuring families, helping staff with a variety of duties, escorting patients to other areas of the facility. Additional Requirements: Volunteers must complete hospital volunteer requirements. Volunteers who are cancer survivors or have experienced cancer through a friend or family member may enjoy offering hope to people facing this health issue.

Volunteers provide a welcoming presence in the hospital's library. They perform some clerical tasks and answer questions from visitors. Additional Requirements: Volunteers need to meet hospital volunteer requirements.

"Crafty" volunteers gather weekly at the hospital to work on projects that are donated for sale in the hospital Gift Shop. This is an opportunity to meet new people, socialize and give of your time to help others. The craft group raised over $2,000 in 2011 that is used to help fund healthcare programs sponsored by Ministry Saint Mary's Hospital. Additional Requirements: Hospital volunteer requirements must be met with some modifications. Potential volunteer should contact coordinator for details.

Volunteers help donors and Community Blood Drive staff at weekly blood drives held in Rhinelander at Trig's Shopping Center. Additional drives are held quarterly at the hospital. The CBC is the only provider of blood units to Ministry Saint Mary's Hospital patients. Helping facilitate successful donations helps save lives. Additional Requirements: Volunteers need to meet hospital volunteer requirements and receive one:one training.

Clerical volunteers help staff complete routine tasks and overflow duties. Most often a clerical volunteer helps at regularly scheduled times in the same department offering the opportunity to become acquainted with staff and to become a valued team member. Tasks range from filing, folder assembly, photocopying, and other assistance as determined by the department being served. Additional Requirements: All Volunteers are required to have an overview orientation and health screening. Complete training is provided.