Mercy Volunteer Services - Springfield
Springfield Hospital Volunteer Services
Our goal at Mercy is to provide an excellent patient experience. Our volunteers have the opportunity to reach the patient, their families and visitors alike. Mercy’s Auxiliary has been a vital part of the hospital since 1953, so we thank you for your interest and desire to be a part of that.
It is important to place our volunteers in areas where they are needed and will try to place you in an area that truly touches your heart. Please keep in mind that volunteers commit to a minimum of one four-hour shift per week, and are required to interview and attend orientation before starting. If you are interested, please fill out the volunteer application below. Thank you for your interest in serving at Mercy. We look forward to meeting you!
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Benefits of Volunteering at Mercy Hospital Springfield
- Annual Awards Banquet
- Mercy Day at Silver Dollar City
- General Business Meeting
- Christmas Brunch
- Volunteer Appreciation Reception
- Pharmacy Discount
- Membership to Mercy Credit Union
- 20% off Gift Shop
- $7.50 toward a meal on the day of service.
- Annual Christmas Gift
- Access to Mercy Health and Wellness Center (HAWC)
- The Auxiliary was formed in 1953 and has donated $9.4 million to Mercy since 1958.
- In 2022 Mercy Auxiliary pledged $1 million to be paid over the next 4 years to restore the St. John’s Chapel on the 6th floor at Mercy Hospital Springfield.
- The Auxiliary awards two $7,500 Scholarships each year for student volunteers that are enrolled in college. Other criteria will apply.
- Volunteer Crisis Fund
Healthcare Scholars is an exploratory summer program that allows students to interact with and learn from other healthcare professionals. This program enables students to gain varying degrees of healthcare knowledge and real-life connections to the topics being introduced. Held every Tuesday, students will be able to learn from real-life professionals on all things healthcare (9 a.m. - noon), while also completing volunteer opportunities in the afternoon (1 p.m. - 4 p.m.).
For additional information please contact
Mason Carter, MHA
Manager – Academic Relations
Professional Practice Development Center
Jr. Volunteers are valuable to Mercy Hospital Springfield, assisting patients, visitors and co-workers. Students ages 14-17 are eligible to serve 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday, by offering their time, energy and talent to many areas of from the gift shop, patient escort, greeting and a variety of clinical areas.
For additional information please contact
Jennifer Elswick
Volunteer Services Manager - Mercy
