Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids

Volunteer details

Contact name: Judy Shimek

Volunteer contact email: jshimek@mercycare.org

Whether you’re in high school or college, still in a career or recently retired, Mercy has a volunteer opportunity that’s perfect for you. Our volunteers are a key part of The Mercy Touch that makes Mercy a special, caring place. We match your skills, talents and interests with roles that provide the chance to help others and enrich your own life, too. We are very flexible and can accommodate busy schedules. Opportunities exist throughout all our Mercy-affiliated programs and across the entire hospital. Volunteer jobs vary from light clerical tasks to data processing, delivering flowers to helping at the Mercy Auxiliary’s Uncommon Grounds coffee corner, serving as greeters and so many more unique and fulfilling roles. No matter your reason for taking an interest in our volunteer opportunities, we’ll listen to your ultimate goals and find the best outlet to help you reach them. You’ll meet fantastic people, spark new friendships and enjoy all the perks of being our valued volunteer. For more information about volunteer opportunities at this hospital, visit the Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids volunteer website.

Volunteer placements & services

Admissions; Cancer Center; Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation; Dialysis; EAP Family Services; Emergency Department; Endoscopy; Family Caregivers Center; Flower Delivery; Gift Shop; Hallmar Nursing Care Facility; Hospice; Human Resources; Information Desk; Intensive Care; MercyCare Diabetes Center; Katz Cardiovascular Center; Mail; Organizational Development; Pastoral Care; Physical Therapy; Pianists; Print Shop; Radiation; Sedlacek Treatment Center; Surgery (Outpatient); Uncommon Grounds Coffee Corner baristas; Volunteer Services; Watts Medical Library; Wheelchair Maintenance/Dispatch; Women's Center

Application process

You must be at least 14 years old to volunteer. Those under age 16 have limited areas of service. We provide orientation and training in your assigned department to help you get started and become comfortable in our hospital's environment. All applicants are interviewed to determine interests and skills. Our goal is to create a sensitive, appropriate match between the volunteer and the department. All volunteers must have proof of or complete a two-part TB inoculation, have proof of two MMR (measles, mumps & rubella) vaccinations or mumps titer and complete a background check. Our volunteers must also sign a confidentiality agreement. Confidentiality is extremely important for all Mercy employees and volunteers. Effective hand hygiene is also a must. And each volunteer must wear a volunteer ID badge and approved uniform.