Be a Volunteer

Whatever your time, talents or interest, there are many volunteer opportunities at Sanford USD Medical Center.

Admissions Escort (Mon-Fri varied shifts from 8am–7pm): To provide patients waiting in the admissions area with a warm welcome. To escort patients to test areas or patient rooms.

Baby Rocker (Mon-Sun varied shifts from 7am–midnight): To provide physical and mental stimulation to the hospitalized infant/child whose parents are unable to spend as much time with their children as they would like due to prolonged hospitalization and distance. Please note that you must be 19 years of age to volunteer in this area.

Blood Bank (Mon, Wed, Fri varied shifts from 1-5pm): To assist the Blood Bank in obtaining blood donation commitments.

Child Care Aide (Mon-Sun varied shifts): To meet the needs of parents who utilize the Wellness Center by providing child care services or summer recreational activities in the playroom area or adjacent outside areas. Volunteers will be used to assist hired staff.

Clerical/Aids (Mon-Fri varied shifts from 8am-4pm): To provide hospital departments and offices with clerical support.

Escort Surgical Tower (Mon-Fri varied shifts from 6am -6pm): Volunteers escort patient's families from surgical tower to patient rooms. To provide housekeeping, clerical, messenger and transport support as needed.

G.I. Aide Volunteer (Mon-Fri varied shifts from 9am – noon): To provide support services to staff in the G.I. section.

Gift Shop: Gift shop volunteers will primarily wait on customers in the gift shop, operate cash register, answer phone, take messages, telephone orders for flowers and gift items, and may, on occasion, deliver flowers to patient rooms.

Hospital Lobby Ambassador/Greeter (Mon-Sun varied shifts from 8am7pm): Volunteers enhance the Lobby in providing information, support and comfort to patients and their families/visitors. To provide housekeeping, clerical messenger and transport support as needed.

Magazines (Mon-Fri varied shifts from 8am-4pm): To distribute magazines to waiting rooms and lounges.

Mail (Mon-Fri 8:30am-11am): To assist with the accurate and timely delivery of patient mail and to assist patients in the opening and reading of their mail.

Nursing Unit Volunteer (Mon-Sun varied shifts from 8am-8pm): To provide support services to patients, guests and staff. To stock supplies, pass water and assist nurses as requested.

Pediatric Playroom (Mon-Sun varied shifts from 9am-8pm): To assist pediatrics staff in creating a positive experience for hospitalized children by providing physical and mental stimulation. Please note that you must be 19 years of age to volunteer in this area.

Pet Therapy (Mon-Fri varied shifts): This program utilize animals affiliated with the Animal Assisted Therapy program as a therapeutic modality to enhance emotional, physical, cognitive and social function of hospitalized patients on the cardiology unit. You must have a licensed therapy pet.

Pharmacy Aide (Mon-Sun varied shifts from 8am-8pm): To provide support services to the Pharmacy Department.

Printing and Graphics (Mon-Fri varied shifts from 8am-4pm): Volunteers assist in processing bulk and regular print jobs; collate projects, laminating, stapling and folding, and other clerical duties.

Waiting Room Host/Hostess (Mon-Sun varied shifts): To provide support services in waiting room. To answer phones, make coffee, direct visitors to cafeteria, restroom etc.

Wayfinder (Mon – Sun varied shifts from 7am – 7pm): The Sanford USD Medical Center Campus covers a 6X4 block area. Many customers need assistance in finding a physicians office, patient room, outpatient testing area, cafeteria and many other areas. The Way Finding Volunteer opportunity was created to help our customers get to the area in which they are looking for. We are looking for individuals who are outgoing, friendly and can be on their feet for 4 hours and walk 2 to 6 miles during that 4 hour period.



For more information, please contact the Director of Volunteer Services at 605-333-5273 or email.