Oak Forest Health Center

Volunteer details

Contact name: Sheila Tucker

Volunteer contact email: stucker@cookcountyhhs.org

The Volunteer Department provides hospital departments with dependable, dedicated, friendly and trained volunteer staff to assist hospital staff with serving patients, their families and visitors. The hospital’s volunteer program is committed to supporting our patients, families, and staff and the entire Cook County community. Volunteer Resources provides hospital departments with dependable and qualified volunteers to enhance our mission. For more information about volunteer opportunities at this hospital, visit the Oak Forest Health Center volunteer website.

Application process

Because of the nature of care being delivered at the hospital, all volunteers are carefully screened and placed into appropriate assignments, and each volunteer must adhere to standard policies and procedures. The placement process includes: Criminal background check; Health & immunization screening; Individual interview. This process is designed to ensure the safety and well-being of patients and families, as well as the confidence and success of volunteers. Depending on their availability, volunteers commit to the weekday, evening/weekend, or summer program.