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Although often unnoticed, volunteers make a big difference in the day-to-day at Providence St. Peter Hospital. “Who doesn’t like feeling needed and helpful? That’s how it is for me with the staff and patients coming in,” says Naomi, Providence Information Desk volunteer.

volunteer sitting at a desk at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia
Although often unnoticed, volunteers make a big difference in the day-to-day at Providence St. Peter Hospital. Photo courtesy: Providence

Volunteers support hospital staff and the surrounding community, from gift shop help, pharmacy assistant, patient support, the No One Dies Alone program and many more positions. Volunteering at Providence St. Peter Hospital takes many forms, but one thing remains true throughout – volunteers are easing the way of hospital caregivers during difficult times. An added perk for volunteers is the chance to positively impact the community, form friendships and even develop new skills.

“I love my volunteer position at Providence,” says Naomi, “I love chatting as I deliver them to their Respiratory Therapy or their x-ray appointments. I love hearing the check-in staff say, ‘and our volunteer, Naomi, will take you where you need to go.’ I feel good that I am able to offer a friendly smile and a little guidance during my volunteer time.”

The Pause and Return To Volunteering

Providence St. Peter Hospital enjoyed a large roster of volunteers before the pandemic. During the pandemic, volunteers were not allowed due to COVID-19 restrictions, indefinitely pausing volunteer services. As of mid-2022, volunteers are back in the hospital, slowly growing the roster once again.

“As a 38-year employee with Providence St. Peter Hospital, I came to respect the hospitals core values and felt that the hospital was part of my extended family,” says Frankie, volunteer. “After I fully retired, I felt the need to help where I would be most useful and signed up to volunteer both for St. Peter and Centralia…In 2019, the COVID pandemic changed the dynamics of hospital volunteering for volunteers, putting us on a Leave of Absence status. Fortunately, I was able to return early and provide clerical services to the St. Peter Volunteer Services.”

Positions Available

Scott Hibberd, a volunteer at Providence St. Peter Hospital's Information Desk
Scott Hibberd, a volunteer at Providence St. Peter Hospital’s Information Desk. Providence St. Peter Hospital has volunteer positions available listed on the website. Photo courtesy: Providence

Providence St. Peter Hospital has volunteer positions available listed on the website. Currently, positions with the most need are:

  • Gift Shop: Help staff and visitors seeking a snack or a gift
  • Patient Rounder: Round in (non-isolation) patient rooms with a comfort cart to provide activities, games, personal care items, and more
  • Pharmacy Assistant: Assist with organizing, labeling and errands in the hospital pharmacy (license required).
  • Admitting Desk: Help patients check-in for their appointments
  • Wayfinders: Help patients sign in for their appointment, escort patients and visitors to their destination, and deliver flowers and patient belongings to the units

Call 360.493.7482 or email to learn more. Find available volunteer positions and requirements at Providence St. Peter Hospital website.

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