Swedish Covenant Hospital

Volunteer details

Volunteers are an integral part of the operations at Swedish Covenant Hospital. We offer a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients, families and the surrounding community. Our student and adult volunteers are highly valued for the time and energy they devote toward helping others. Whether you are interested in giving back to the community or exploring health services as a volunteer, Swedish Covenant Hospital offers a variety of roles that match your goals with our needs. For more information about volunteer opportunities at this hospital, visit the Swedish Covenant Hospital volunteer website.

Volunteer placements & services

Artist-in-Residence Program; Book Cart; Central Transportation; Child Care Center; Clerical; Emergency Department; Emergency Department Lobby; Floater; Gift Shop; Lobby Services; Materials Services; Medical Library; Newspaper Delivery; Patient Care Unit; Perianesthesia Care Unit (PACU); Psychiatric Unit; Pharmacy Department ; Rehabilitation Services; Sterile Processing

Application process

1. Orientation: Attendance at employee or volunteer hospital orientation is mandatory. Information unique to Swedish Covenant Hospital (such as policies and procedures) are presented, and participants have the opportunity to ask questions. This information is necessary to provide and maintain a safe environment for our patients, volunteers, visitors and staff. Participants will be quizzed at the conclusion of orientation. 2. Training: On-the-job training is provided by the appropriate staff members and/or experienced volunteers. Volunteers are required to adhere to a written volunteer position description for the area to which they have been assigned. 3. Volunteer Placement: Personal goals and desires will be taken into account when determining your volunteer assignment. While every effort is made to accommodate the volunteer, the priority is to assist a department Swedish Covenant Hospital in meeting its goals and objectives. Volunteers do not replace paid staff. 4. Evaluation: An annual review is completed for long-term volunteers (volunteers serving for a year or longer). Volunteer input is requested at this review. For short-term volunteers, such as students fulfilling the minimum 100-hour requirement, the first few weeks are considered a mutual evaluation period. During this time, either the volunteer or the department may determine that the placement is not appropriate. 5. Annual Requirement: Each year, long-term volunteers are required to complete a Required Annual Validation and Education quiz (RAVE).