St. Francis Hospital
Volunteer
For more information, please contact our Volunteer Program Manager Ellie Gonzalez at 302-421-4103
Volunteer Program
St. Francis Healthcare Services initiated our Volunteer Program in 1985 for members of our community to provide support services to our patients/residents and staff while fulfilling personal goals. Since then, hundreds of Delawareans have contributed countless volunteer hours in support of the hospital's mission of providing service excellence in a caring health-enhancing environment. Our volunteers provide St. Francis Hospital and the Franciscan Care Center at Brackenville with committed, compassionate volunteer service.
At St. Francis Hospital
If you are interested in becoming part of this community dedicated to helping others, contact our Volunteer Program Manager, Ellie Gonzalez at 302-421-4103.
Junior Board of St. Francis Hospital
Since its inception in 1924, the Junior Board of St. Francis Hospital has worked to remain true to its mission of serving the hospital and its patients. As an independent corporation, the Junior Board has provided significant financial support with the proceeds realized from their many fund raising activities.
Working with the hospital's administrative team, the Junior Board identifies projects on which to dedicate its efforts and set financial goals. It has made possible the purchase of incubators, oxygen machines, GI scopes, hospital beds, scales, an infant security system, and most recently, in conjunction with other donors, the electronic medical record's system.
With a firm commitment to the patients and families of the St. Francis Hospital community, the members volunteer in specific services:
- Escort services to various areas of the hospital
- Information assistance for the family members of those undergoing surgery
- Pediatrics providing books, coloring books and crayons for the St. Clare Van and the waiting rooms, as well as crafting hats for the newborns
- Gift cart assignments - bringing warm greetings to our patients
- Assistance to visitors in the lobby
- Operation of the Pollyanna Gift Shop
The Junior Board always needs and welcomes new members. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Junior Board of St. Francis Hospital, please call the membership chairpersons, Ann Gallagher at 302.478.7471 or Letty Brennan at 302.571.9888
Who Are Volunteers?
They are sons/daughters, aunts/uncles, moms/dads, grandparents - they are your neighbors. St. Francis volunteers come from various backgrounds with many different interests and talents. St. Francis Healthcare Services initiated our Volunteer Program in 1985 for members of our community to provide support services to our patients/residents and staff while fulfilling personal goals. Since then, hundreds of Delawareans have contributed countless volunteer hours in support of the hospital's mission of providing service excellence in a caring health-enhancing environment. Our volunteers provide St. Francis Hospital and the Franciscan Care Center at Brackenville with committed, compassionate volunteer service. Our volunteers are capable, dependable and respect confidentiality; they have a willingness to learn and explore new experiences and have a great desire to help others. The lives of our patients/residents and staff members have been greatly impacted by the time and talents of all our volunteers.
- College students and teenagers seeking out potential career paths
- Working people who want to support their community
- Parents with just a few hours to spare
- Retired men and women who want to remain active
Opportunities for volunteer work
- Administration Office
- Admitting/COR
- C.P.N.
- Emergency Room Department
- Environmental Service
- Employee Health
- Family Practice Center
- GI Lab
- Human Resources
- Information Desk
- Laboratory Department
- Medical Records
- Nutritional Services
- Nursing Home (BCC)
- Patient floors
- Physician Billing
- Radiology
- Spiritual Care
- Surgical Services
- Women's Health Center
How to Get Involved
If you are interested in becoming part of this community dedicated to helping others, contact our Volunteer Program Manager, Ellie Gonzalez at 302.421.4103.
A personal interview to determine your interests, abilities and availability will be arranged, Volunteer placement will be made after careful consideration of each individual situation. In addition, a tour of the St. Francis campus can be arranged.
All St. Francis Healthcare Services Volunteers will be oriented to hospital policies and procedures. Volunteers will receive training from another volunteer or hospital staff member to ensure smooth transition into individual volunteer responsibilities. In addition to requirements above, each volunteer will be required to purchase a uniform, undergo health assessments, complete a volunteer orientation session and provide a letter(s) of recommendation.
