Providence Alaska Medical Center

Volunteer details

Volunteer contact email: pamc.volunteerservices@providence.org

Providence volunteers contribute their skills and time by managing the desk in the intensive care unit, assisting in the emergency department, serving in patient care areas, participating in special projects and, through No One Die Alone, providing companionship at life’s end. In addition, PAMC volunteer therapy dog teams offer animal-assisted wellness services to patients, families and caregivers through our PAWS program. With a wide variety of volunteer positions to choose from, volunteers are sure to find rewarding and life-enriching experiences here at Providence. Applications accepted: January 15 - May 15 and August 15 - October 15. Volunteers are asked to make a minimum commitment of 100 hours over a 6-month period. Some departments require a 12-month commitment and a pre-interview. Assignments are once or twice weekly the same day and time for 2-4 hours. For more information about volunteer opportunities at this hospital, visit the Providence Alaska Medical Center volunteer website.

Volunteer programs

No One Die Alone; PAWS Program

Application process

Application packet includes: Application for Volunteering - to be completed by everyone 14+ years; Volunteer Agreement - to be completed by everyone 14+ years; Alaska Background Check Application - to be completed by all prospective volunteers 16 years and over. This form is submitted to the State of Alaska. Note: The required Demographic Information must be data which is identical on your current state driver's license, or state I.D.; Release of Information Authorization for Background Check - to be completed by all prospective volunteers 16 years and over. Please complete carefully and completely; this information is submitted to the State Of Alaska.