Your compassion for people can make a wonderful difference at Oaklawn. The Oaklawn Hospital Auxiliary is seeking individuals who are willing to share their time to enrich the experience of our hospital’s patients and visitors. Our volunteers are very visible, performing important services for patients and their families. Below is a listing of all available volunteer opportunities.
The Oaklawn Auxiliary has raised significant sums of money for patient care and dedicated countless hours to assisting patients and visitors during its more than 60 year history. This entirely volunteer group manages and staffs the Gift Shop and Information Desks, assists with blood drives, and makes many other valuable contributions to the hospital in time and money.
When it comes to volunteering at Oaklawn, so many skills are valuable and can be used in an area that will interest just about anyone – whether you wish to spend an occasional hour or a few hours a day or more. And best of all, you’ll experience the reward of knowing you’re helping your neighbors.
Before You Apply
Before starting your application, learn more about the expectations. Volunteers must complete a health screening, review training modules, complete the entire orientation process, and meet basic participation requirements.
Learn More About Volunteer RequirementsVolunteering Opportunities
Blood Drives
Help the American Red Cross staff several blood drives throughout the year.
Fundraising Guild
The Fundraising Guild is a group of dedicated volunteers who help plan, organize, and support Auxiliary fundraising events and sales throughout the year. Their efforts raise vital proceeds that directly benefit the hospital, helping support programs, services, and resources for patients and the community.
Gift Shop
Staff the Gift Shop, organize the annual Holiday Bazaar and special sales. Gift Shop buyers also attend annual merchandise fairs.
Hospice
Provide assistance with clerical tasks in the office or visit our hospice patients in their home providing companionship or caregiver respite.
Information Desk
Members are the first people seen by patients and visitors at the hospital and the most important quality is to make a great first impression. They greet the public, answer questions, and provide directions.
Patient and Family Advisor (PFAC)
Patient and family advisors provide a voice that represents all patients who receive care at Oaklawn. They partner with Oaklawn’s doctors, nurses and administrators to help improve the quality of care that we provide. You do NOT need any special qualification to be an advisor. Advisors help us by sharing their stories, participating in discussion groups, reviewing or helping to create educational or informational materials, working on short-term projects, and/or serving on an advisory council. For more information about being a patient and family advisor, or to find out how to apply: Call Irene Johnston at (269) 789-7619 or send an email to ijohnston@oaklawnhospital.com.
*Please note the PFAC committee is not a part of the Auxiliary and has a separate application process.
Popcorn
A team of volunteers that make and sell popcorn in the lobby of the hospital weekly. Usually on Thursdays from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Stuffed Toys
Meets 5 times a year at the hospital to stuff and sew toys for distribution to our young patients.