Volunteer Opportunities
Dan and Jan are a great team, filling our Thursday
afternoons with spirit, energy and compassion!
Our Volunteers make a difference!
A cheery smile, a kind word and caring touch... that is what our incredible Sky Ridge Volunteers offer our patients and their families on a daily basis. Their warmth and commitment helps set Sky Ridge apart from other hospitals. Our Volunteers are from varied backgrounds and experience, but they have one thing in common -- a desire to something meaningful. They give of their time and talent to make a difference with our patients, families, physicians and staff. Many of our Volunteers or their family members are former patients, and they want to "give back." A number of our Volunteers are retired and they enjoy the luxury of helping others. Others are students wanting to get a sense of the healthcare industry.
We truly value our Volunteers and their contributions... they play at key role at Sky Ridge. And, we are delighted that so many have established lasting friendships through their volunteer connection. If you want to join the ranks of these amazing individuals, please read further.
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How You Can Help
Sky Ridge Volunteers engage in a variety of activities including:
• Greeting patients and families from all over Colorado and beyond
• Staffing our Information Desk and Surgical Waiting Rooms
• Adding support and comfort on our patient floors and in our Emergency Department
• Assisting with various projects including special events
• Delivering flowers, packages and mail to patients
• Visiting patients and escorting visitors throughout Sky Ridge
Our Volunteers typically contribute at least four hours once a week. Our Volunteer Services Department takes great care to match a volunteer’s interests and skills to a specific Sky Ridge Medical Center assignment. Our core areas are at the Information Desk and Surgical Waiting Rooms. In addition, we place Volunteers in the Emergency Department, patient recovery floors, Surgical Services, and several non-clinical departments offering administrative support.
All Volunteers attend a special orientation session and receive personal training within the department to which they are assigned. In addition, each Volunteer receives a Sky Ridge vest or polo shirt, along with a Sky Ridge identification badge to wear while volunteering.
According to many of our Volunteers, the greatest benefit they receive from volunteering is a genuine sense of satisfaction from helping others. Our Volunteers also appreciate the opportunity to learn new skills and to make new friends.
Specialized Patient Support Programs
“Care Calls” in the Emergency Department
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We are looking for caring, phone savvy individuals, who would like to make “Care Calls” to patients who have recently visited the Emergency Department (ED) at Sky Ridge. Our goal is to establish whether patients received “Beyond Your Expectations” service and determine if there are any areas for improvement. This volunteer will work directly with the ED nurses and physicians and will be located in the emergency department. The ideal candidate will have a strong customer service background preferably with phone-related work. To learn more about this great opportunity please contact John Penn at 720-225-1998 or via email at john.penn@healthonecares.com.
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Make a Difference in a Cancer Patient's Life!
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We are partnering with the American Cancer Society to launch a Cancer Resource Center housed in the Sky Ridge Cancer Center. If you are a cancer survivor (at least one year out from treatment) and would like to offer support, information and assistance to cancer patients, both in our cancer center and throughout the community, please contact John Penn at 720-225-1998 or john.penn@healthonecares.com. |
Interested in volunteering in our open heart program?
Bill Gray is the champion of our "Healing Hearts" program at Sky Ridge.
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Sky Ridge Medical Center is proud to offer a Volunteer run, open heart support program titled, “Healing Hearts.” Ideally, you would be an open heart survivor, or a family member who has cared for a loved one during this experience. Our Healing Hearts Volunteers support patients before and after their procedure, and console family and loved ones. Volunteers are needed on an “on-call” basis and possess strong communication skills. Please call John Penn at 720-225-1998 to arrange an interview. |
Become a Serenity Tea Volunteer
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The goal of our Serenity Tea Program is to enhance the patient experience by direct, positive interaction with caring volunteers. This core group will offer a high tea service to our new moms and most importantly, brighten the patient’s day with a smile. Volunteers will create a rapport with patients and family members and work with nursing units to gather additional information or escalate a matter when necessary. Click here to view the job description. Contact Nancy Falk at 720-225-1018 or via email at nancy.falk@healthonecares.com for more information. |
Junior Volunteer Program
Jaime has been volunteering more than a year at Sky Ridge and is leading our Junior Ambassador Program.
Teen Volunteers/Students/Junior Ambassadors
Are you considering a health care career? Are you willing to make a long-term commitment to volunteering during your high school years? If so, Sky Ridge Medical Center would like to consider you for our program! High school students, ages 14 to 17, are invited to apply. In return for this commitment, students will be given the opportunity to volunteer over time in all of our volunteer departments to gain experience, knowledge, and a real feel for what working in health care is all about. Because of the overwhelming response to this program, we have limited openings.
Eligibility Requirements
14 to 17 years of age
Minimum of 3.0 accumulative grade point average
Recommendation letter
Interview by the Volunteer Services Department
Participation at an orientation
Test for tuberculosis (administered by Employee Health) or verification of a TB test
How to Become a Volunteer at Sky Ridge
Please click on the link below to access our convenient online application.
For questions, please call John Penn at 720.225.1998 or via email at john.penn@healthonecares.com
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