Volunteer: Comfort Cart AmbassadorDo you love to socialize? Do you love to help and serve others? Are you an upbeat and positive person? This opportunity is perfect for you! Volunteers will utilize UnityPoint Health – Des Moines' mission and core values to anticipate and proactively promote a positive and friendly patient experience by providing information about the Comfort Cart Menu options, and ensuring the patient receives the requested items. Volunteers will be responsible for completing the following tasks on North 3 and North 4 located at UnityPoint Health – Iowa Methodist Medical Center (downtown hospital campus): Check in with Unit Secretary to receive any necessary patient updates or requests Greet all patients and visitors with a smile and eagerness to help. You may be the first non-medical person they have seen that day! Introduce patients and guests to comfort cart menu and offer items from comfort cart Maintain strict confidentiality of all patient information Ensure there is no discussion of the patients’ illness or condition. Direct any questions they may have to medical staff Maintain comfort cart supplies and alert staff of need for additional supplies or requests from patients Complete daily log of comfort cart items distributed. Feel free to leave notes regarding the patients likes and dislikes for the incoming volunteerClick here to apply now! Organization: UnityPoint Health – Des Moines Volunteer Services Do you love to socialize? Do you love to help and serve others? Are you an upbeat and positive person? This opportunity is perfect for you! Volunteers will utilize UnityPoint Health – Des Moines' mission and core values to anticipate and proactively promote a positive and friendly patient experience by providing information about the Comfort Cart Menu options, and ensuring the patient receives the requested items. Volunteers will be responsible for completing the following tasks on North 3 and North 4 located at UnityPoint Health – Iowa Methodist Medical Center (downtown hospital campus): Check in with Unit Secretary to receive any necessary patient updates or requests Greet all patients and visitors with a smile and eagerness to help. You may be the first non-medical person they have seen that day! Introduce patients and guests to comfort cart menu and offer items from comfort cart Maintain strict confidentiality of all patient information Ensure there is no discussion of the patients’ illness or condition. Direct any questions they may have to medical staff Maintain comfort cart supplies and alert staff of need for additional supplies or requests from patients Complete daily log of comfort cart items distributed. Feel free to leave notes regarding the patients likes and dislikes for the incoming volunteerClick here to apply now! Organization: UnityPoint Health – Des Moines Volunteer Services Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50309 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Emergency Department VolunteerEmergency Department volunteers have interest in helping others and gaining experience in the medical field. Volunteers work alongside medical staff to keep the unit in order and interact with patients to make their visit more comfortable. An ED volunteer may be found stocking IV and isolation carts, checking on patients or helping with other work as needed.
Shifts:
Monday through Sunday: various (2-4 hours), 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Locations:
Blank Children's Hospital (the first Level II Pediatric Trauma Center in Iowa)
Iowa Lutheran Hospital (Level IV Trauma Center with specialization in behavioral health)
Iowa Methodist Medical Center (One of only two Level I Trauma Centers in Iowa)
Methodist West Hospital (Level IV Trauma Center)
Application:
Click here to apply now! Organization: UnityPoint Health – Des Moines Volunteer Services Emergency Department volunteers have interest in helping others and gaining experience in the medical field. Volunteers work alongside medical staff to keep the unit in order and interact with patients to make their visit more comfortable. An ED volunteer may be found stocking IV and isolation carts, checking on patients or helping with other work as needed.
Shifts:
Monday through Sunday: various (2-4 hours), 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Locations:
Blank Children's Hospital (the first Level II Pediatric Trauma Center in Iowa)
Iowa Lutheran Hospital (Level IV Trauma Center with specialization in behavioral health)
Iowa Methodist Medical Center (One of only two Level I Trauma Centers in Iowa)
Methodist West Hospital (Level IV Trauma Center)
Application:
Click here to apply now! Organization: UnityPoint Health – Des Moines Volunteer Services Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50319 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: EMPOWER BoutiqueBe a safe space during someone's cancer journey. Help patients find comfort and support by helping them find hats, turbans and other comfort items, show empathy and compassion, and listen to any stories that patients are willing to share.
Shifts:
Mondays or Fridays, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: John Stoddard Cancer Center Application:Click here to apply today!
Organization: UnityPoint Health – Des Moines Volunteer Services Be a safe space during someone's cancer journey. Help patients find comfort and support by helping them find hats, turbans and other comfort items, show empathy and compassion, and listen to any stories that patients are willing to share.
Shifts:
Mondays or Fridays, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: John Stoddard Cancer Center Application:Click here to apply today!
Organization: UnityPoint Health – Des Moines Volunteer Services Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50309 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Escort/Ambassador/Hospitality VolunteerDo you enjoy talking with people? Would you like to get exercise by walking while you give of your time? Are you good at putting people at ease? We are looking for compassionate individuals to be stationed in the main entrance of our hospitals to escort patients and families to rooms or to various testing areas.
Shifts:
Monday through Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Locations:
Iowa Lutheran Hospital
Blank Children's Hospital and Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Methodist West Hospital
Application:
Click here to apply now! Organization: UnityPoint Health – Des Moines Volunteer Services Do you enjoy talking with people? Would you like to get exercise by walking while you give of your time? Are you good at putting people at ease? We are looking for compassionate individuals to be stationed in the main entrance of our hospitals to escort patients and families to rooms or to various testing areas.
Shifts:
Monday through Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Locations:
Iowa Lutheran Hospital
Blank Children's Hospital and Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Methodist West Hospital
Application:
Click here to apply now! Organization: UnityPoint Health – Des Moines Volunteer Services Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Organization Requirement: >55 years old Zip Code: 50316 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Flower Delivery VolunteerSTEPS AND SMILES: Do you want to brighten someone's day with flowers? Are you an upbeat and positive person? Do you love to get your steps in? This opportunity is perfect for you! Volunteers will utilize UnityPoint Health-Des Moines' mission and core values to anticipate and proactively promote a positive and friendly patient experience by verifying, recording, and delivering floral arrangements to patients from outside florists and both Gift Shops on the downtown campus. Click here to apply now! Organization: UnityPoint Health – Des Moines Volunteer Services STEPS AND SMILES: Do you want to brighten someone's day with flowers? Are you an upbeat and positive person? Do you love to get your steps in? This opportunity is perfect for you! Volunteers will utilize UnityPoint Health-Des Moines' mission and core values to anticipate and proactively promote a positive and friendly patient experience by verifying, recording, and delivering floral arrangements to patients from outside florists and both Gift Shops on the downtown campus. Click here to apply now! Organization: UnityPoint Health – Des Moines Volunteer Services Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50309 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Gift Shop VolunteerRETAIL AND RECOVERY: The Gift Shop is a place to shop and to relax; our volunteers help our customers with their positive cheerful dispositions. Volunteers will utilize UnityPoint Health-Des Moines' mission and core values to anticipate and proactively promote a positive and friendly patient and visitor experience by helping them purchase items in the Gift Shop. Click here to apply! Organization: UnityPoint Health – Des Moines Volunteer Services RETAIL AND RECOVERY: The Gift Shop is a place to shop and to relax; our volunteers help our customers with their positive cheerful dispositions. Volunteers will utilize UnityPoint Health-Des Moines' mission and core values to anticipate and proactively promote a positive and friendly patient and visitor experience by helping them purchase items in the Gift Shop. Click here to apply! Organization: UnityPoint Health – Des Moines Volunteer Services Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50309 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP)Do you enjoy working with patients or want to gain bedside experience? Join the Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP), a nationally-recognized patient care program designed to assist older adult patients with physical and mental activities that improve the hospital experience and help maintain cognitive and physical functioning during a hospital stay.
Shifts:
Flexible, 7 days a week, 2-3 hours weekly
Location:
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Iowa Lutheran Hospital
Application:
Click here to apply today! Organization: UnityPoint Health – Des Moines Volunteer Services Do you enjoy working with patients or want to gain bedside experience? Join the Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP), a nationally-recognized patient care program designed to assist older adult patients with physical and mental activities that improve the hospital experience and help maintain cognitive and physical functioning during a hospital stay.
Shifts:
Flexible, 7 days a week, 2-3 hours weekly
Location:
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Iowa Lutheran Hospital
Application:
Click here to apply today! Organization: UnityPoint Health – Des Moines Volunteer Services Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50309 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Not New Shop VolunteerIf you like sorting and organizing, talking with people, or finding ways to give back to the community look no further! Volunteers who work in the Not New Shop (thrift shop) located next to George Washington Carver Community School (705 East University Avenue) have the opportunity to help with assisting customers with purchases, ringing up sales, sorting donations, pricing, and keeping shop in order. All proceeds from the Not New Shop support hospital patient programs such as the Comfort Cart and Clothing closet programs, as well as scholarship programs for graduating Iowa Lutheran Hospital Volunteen (teen) volunteers, Grand View University nursing students, among others.
Shifts: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. or 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Locations: Not New Shop (705 E University, Des Moines) Application: Click here to apply now! Note: When applying for this specific volunteer role, please click "Iowa Lutheran Hospital" under "Assignment Preference". Organization: UnityPoint Health – Des Moines Volunteer Services If you like sorting and organizing, talking with people, or finding ways to give back to the community look no further! Volunteers who work in the Not New Shop (thrift shop) located next to George Washington Carver Community School (705 East University Avenue) have the opportunity to help with assisting customers with purchases, ringing up sales, sorting donations, pricing, and keeping shop in order. All proceeds from the Not New Shop support hospital patient programs such as the Comfort Cart and Clothing closet programs, as well as scholarship programs for graduating Iowa Lutheran Hospital Volunteen (teen) volunteers, Grand View University nursing students, among others.
Shifts: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. or 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Locations: Not New Shop (705 E University, Des Moines) Application: Click here to apply now! Note: When applying for this specific volunteer role, please click "Iowa Lutheran Hospital" under "Assignment Preference". Organization: UnityPoint Health – Des Moines Volunteer Services Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Organization Requirement: >21 years old Zip Code: 50316 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Volunteer Services Receptionist/SHIIP SchedulerThe Volunteer Services Office Receptionist supports Volunteer Services core function of giving the health care we’d like our loved ones to receive. Volunteers are key members of our team, providing a warm and welcoming presence at the volunteer office! By answering phones, delivering patient items, and supporting office projects, Office Receptions ensure the smooth function of one of the largest departments in the hospital. Additionally, Receptionists help patients and members of the community schedule appointments with our Senior Health Information Insurance Program (SHIIP) Counselor Volunteers, a vital program that helps individuals sign up for or review Medicare plans.
If you are able to converse and feel comfortable with a wide variety of people then this would be a great assignment for you. You also need to have a clear speaking voice and be able to answer phones. Good judgment in making decisions about how to assist patients and visitors and knowing when to direct questions to the appropriate person are also important to this assignment.
Shifts:
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 12pm or 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Locations:
Iowa Lutheran Hospital
Application:
Click here to apply now! Organization: UnityPoint Health – Des Moines Volunteer Services The Volunteer Services Office Receptionist supports Volunteer Services core function of giving the health care we’d like our loved ones to receive. Volunteers are key members of our team, providing a warm and welcoming presence at the volunteer office! By answering phones, delivering patient items, and supporting office projects, Office Receptions ensure the smooth function of one of the largest departments in the hospital. Additionally, Receptionists help patients and members of the community schedule appointments with our Senior Health Information Insurance Program (SHIIP) Counselor Volunteers, a vital program that helps individuals sign up for or review Medicare plans.
If you are able to converse and feel comfortable with a wide variety of people then this would be a great assignment for you. You also need to have a clear speaking voice and be able to answer phones. Good judgment in making decisions about how to assist patients and visitors and knowing when to direct questions to the appropriate person are also important to this assignment.
Shifts:
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 12pm or 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Locations:
Iowa Lutheran Hospital
Application:
Click here to apply now! Organization: UnityPoint Health – Des Moines Volunteer Services Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50316 Allow Groups: No |