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Volunteer and Help Others

When you volunteer, you follow in the footsteps of Christ by helping others. Franciscan Health's volunteers help hospital personnel deliver quality healthcare by assisting with non-medical tasks.

Many volunteer opportunities are available at Franciscan Health, some of which include: service, auxiliary fundraising, clerical support and spiritual care. Service volunteers provide non-medical assistance, which aids our patients and visitors. Some service tasks include: mail and flower delivery, information desk, patient escort, registration, emergency department, hospice, food & nutrition service and more. Auxiliary volunteers assist with fundraising efforts that benefit our hospital departments and programs. Your gift of time truly makes a difference in the lives of our patients and community.

In Her Own Words - A Volunteer’s Experience:

Volunteering is a like being a mailman: we come here no matter how our bodies feel or whether it is raining, sleeting or snowing. Our pay is priceless. There is no way you can put a price tag on smiles, thank yous, tears and hugs. I just want to thank this hospital for giving me back my life, because I lost a wonderful husband almost four years ago. This job has helped me to meet a new family. Volunteering has helped me get rid of the pain, anger and loss I felt. I am so thankful for the guidance that God has given to me.

Joyce Dost, volunteer

Volunteers are men, women and teenagers who

• Come from all walks of life, but share a common desire to help others
• Contribute time and service to assist with non-medical service to patients
• Possess a cheerful, pleasant attitude and willingness to take an interest in the patient, his or her family and visitors
• Demonstrate trustworthiness, dependability and promptness in responding to assignments
• Participate in the hospital orientation and the required volunteer training program
• Observe hospital regulations and wear the designated volunteer uniform and hospital identification badge
• Maintain all patient information in strict confidence

When do volunteers work?

Volunteers usually work once or twice a week for three to four hours at a time. Volunteers are needed seven days a week during the morning, afternoon and evening hours.

How will I know what to do?

All volunteers attend a group orientation and have a minimum of two days training to familiarize them with the hospital and volunteer operations. In addition, when volunteers first assume their responsibilities, they work with other volunteers in the same position until they feel comfortable.

Each Franciscan Health facility may have different opportunities, age requirements and available service hours for certain volunteer positions. Be sure to check with the volunteer coordinator or apply online for the facility you are interested in.

Franciscan Health Carmel

On-Line Application

For more information or to volunteer, call (317) 528-5192.

A current volunteer? Connect to VICNet.

Franciscan Health Chicago Heights 

On-Line Application 

List of Opportunities

For more information or to volunteer, call (708) 756-1000, ext. 56215.

Franciscan Health Crawfordsville

For more information or to volunteer, call (765) 364-3114.

Franciscan Health Crown Point

For more information or to volunteer, call (219) 757-6347.

Franciscan Health Dyer

Download Application

For more information or to volunteer, call (219) 864-2037.

Franciscan Health Hammond

Download Application

For more information or to volunteer, call (219) 933-2037.

Franciscan Health Indianapolis

On-Line Application

For more information or to volunteer, call (317) 528-5192.

Hospice Volunteer Application

A current volunteer? Connect to VICNet.

Franciscan Health Lafayette 

On-Line Application 

For more information or to volunteer, call (765) 502-4249.

Hospice Volunteer Application

Franciscan Health Michigan City

For more information or to volunteer, call (219) 877-1421.

Franciscan Health Mooresville

On-Line Application

For more information or to volunteer, call (317) 834-5857.

A current volunteer? Connect to VICNet.

Franciscan Health Munster

Download Adult Application

Download Junior Application

For more information or to volunteer, call (219) 922-5834.

Franciscan Health Olympia Fields

On-Line Application 

List of Opportunities

For more information or to volunteer, call (708) 756-1000, ext. 56215.