Volunteer at St. Francis

As a volunteer you will feel appreciated and needed, meet many new people, learn new skills, have fun and much more. Volunteers are willing to devote time, knowledge and expertise to the service of others. No special skills or experience is needed, just a desire to be of service and have enthusiasm to learn and a willingness to work under supervision. Most volunteers give one four hour shift per week but some do more or less - we're very flexible on schedules. The minimum age requirement is 14 years old.

Escort and Errand
Provide patient escort and errand service :

• Day Surgery
• Patient Registration
• Radiology

Patient Services
Provide patient transports, errand service, deliver morning newspapers, sort and distribute mail, and assist with other projects.

Distribution and Delivery

Eucharistic Minister
Assist in the daily distribution of communion to patients. Must be Catholic.

Materials Distribution
Assist in the distribution of supplies to a variety of departments.

Linen Services
Unload carts and make deliveries.

Reception

Information Desk(s)
Assist by providing patients and visitors with information. Duties include using the computer, answering phones, providing directions and delivery of flowers and mail.

Day Surgery Waiting Room
Assist with communication between staff and family members/visitors.

Greeter:
Direct patients and visitors, escort as needed .

Nursing Unit Support

Nursing Unit Assistance
Provide general assistance in an assigned patient care department.

HELP (Hospital Elder Life Program)
Assist inpatient seniors in maintaining their physical and cognitive function throughout their hospital stay through bedside activities and socialization.

Rehabilitation Services

Escort patients and provide assistance in Physical therapy.

Miscellaneous

Homecraft
Knit, crochet, or sew items for babies and patients. This can be done outside of the hospital.

Sterile Processing
Assist in the collection, sorting, cleaning, and assembling of patient care supplies.

Cafeteria Assistance
Assist staff with cleaning tables and replenishing condiments.

Food and Nutrition Services
Assist patients with menu selection.

Smile Bingo
Call bingo over the hospital television to the patients on a weekly basis, hand out bingo cards and delivery prizes.

Gift Shop
Sell boutique items to patients, staff, and visitors. (M - F, 8:30 am - 730 pm, Sat. and Sun. 11 am - 3:30 pm.)

Guild

Guild Meetings
Participate in the planning and implementation of Guild projects and programs.

Clerical

Mailroom
Sort and distribute mail.

Clerical
Assist departments with answering telephones, filing, copying, collating, sorting, mailing projects and light typing:

Special Projects
Provide clerical or project assistance to departments.

Benefits of Volunteering
As a volunteer many benefits are extended to you in appreciation for your volunteer service.

• Discount rates for area events and recreational trips
• Complimentary meal ticket
• Discounted meals in the cafeteria
• Enrollment in on-site classes
• Holiday Meal at Christmastime
• Optional annual free flu shot
• 10% discount in the Gift Shop
• Recognition Luncheon
• Retail Pharmacy discounts

Individuals interested in becoming a volunteer should contact Volunteer Services - (414) 647-5160.

Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare - St. Francis
3237 South 16th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 647-5000