Volunteer Services
As a Saint Mary’s volunteer, you will enjoy the opportunities and personal satisfaction of serving as an important member of our team. Volunteers provide a valuable service to our community and we are proud of our volunteer program’s history. Our volunteers serve our patient’s and staff in a range of ways, including:
- Patient Deliveries
- Patient Discharge and Family Support
- Information Desks
- Patient Rounding
- Spiritual Care
- Hospice Companionship, and more!
To learn more about hospice/end-of-life volunteer services, contact 775-525-6700
At this time, we are not accepting new volunteer applications for the hospital volunteer program. If you wish to become a hospice volunteer, please contact Saint Mary’s Hospice at the number listed above.
Becoming A Volunteer In The Hospital
We will resume accepting volunteer applications for the hospital in the fall of 2026.
If you are interested in taking an active role in helping people, have a passion for health care, and you are over the age of 18, we encourage you to apply to become a Saint Mary’s volunteer.
After reading the document Becoming A Volunteer, if you feel that you meet the qualifications, please fill out a Volunteer Application and email it back to our Volunteer department.
Please Note: Submission of a volunteer application does not guarantee your approval as a Saint Mary’s Volunteer. Volunteer opportunities may vary based on the needs of our organization. Approved volunteers will be required to attend a general/volunteer orientation during normal business hours.
We hold volunteers to the same code of conduct and dress code as our employees, which means that we do not allow: hair that is dyed non-natural colors; facial piercings (except for a singular nose stud); offensive tattoos. Unacceptable nails (both artificial and natural) are those that do not appear clean, healthy, and safe. Nail polish is permitted. Chipped nail polish is not permitted and must be removed. Nails that are overly long and could pose a risk of patient injury, impaired glove integrity, or reduced dexterity are considered unsafe.
Hospice Volunteer Program
For individuals who want to help families of patients who are facing the end of their lives, Saint Mary’s Hospice of Northern Nevada welcomes volunteers. Hospice volunteers are required to complete a specialized training program and, after training, typically give four hours of their time each week. Volunteer opportunities within the Hospice Volunteer Program include:
- Providing companionship for Hospice patients and families
- Providing bereavement support
- Doing simple tasks for Hospice patients and families
- Assisting in the Hospice office
Please be aware that prior to serving as a hospice volunteer you will be required to complete an extensive orientation and training program. For more information, contact our Hospice Volunteer Program at 775-525-6700.
