Hospital Related Opportunities:
Volunteer Coordinator
Volunteer Number
Volunteer E-mail
Application Required
Minimum # of Hours
Description
Job Shadowing Offered
Hayley Scott
616.840.8667
volunteer@maryfreebed.com *preferred communication
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Minimum 1 shift per week for minimum of 12 weeks
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital has a limited number of
volunteer positions for college students pursuing degrees in physical
therapy or occupational therapy. Students will have the opportunity
to observe therapists, and maintain the cleanliness of therapy areas.
Student volunteers can observe professionals in the following areas:
inpatient adult, outpatient pediatrics, and outpatient adult.
Participants of Mary Free Bed's Career Seminar Program can expect
to learn about speech language pathology, orthotics and prosthetics,
occupational therapy, physical therapy, recreational therapy,
psychology, and nursing. Students will receive information on
schooling requirements, potential salary expectations, and a typical
day’s routine. Job shadowing opportunities are offered on a limited
basis and students must attend a career seminar before signing up for
job shadowing opportunities.
Main Address 235 Wealthy SE • Grand Rapids MI 49503
Website http://www.maryfreebed.com/Jobs/Volunteering/Student-VolunteerProgram#volunteer
Healthcare Service Opportunities
Community Service Learning Center
www.gvsu.edu/service
service@gvsu.edu
616-331-2468
Volunteer Coordinator
Volunteer Number
Application Required
Minimum # of Hours
Jennifer DeVries
616.252.7009
Volunteer Application Form
Volunteers donate one morning, afternoon, or evening to an
assigned department to meet a minimum of 100-hour
commitment per year. Volunteers receive a free meal on days
they work a 4-hour shift.
Description Volunteers serve in many areas throughout the health system.
Whatever your skills and interests are, there is a place for you in
the hospital.
Job Shadowing/Internship Job Shadow: A short-term experience, less than one day, where
a student is allowed to observe an assigned employee and ask
questions about their career. This is an experience with no
assistance in patient care. Participants in a job shadowing
experience must complete several forms. Please download the
Health Screening Form, Confidentiality Agreement and Job
Shadow Application and return to Metro Health Hospital
Volunteer Services, Attn. Jennifer DeVries, P.O. Box 916,
Wyoming, MI 49509.
Internship: A process where a student’s course work in class is
applied to a directly related work experience for one semester in
a department. An internship involves a set number of hours on
site at the hospital
Requirements TB test (provided), $17-$23 volunteer uniform, and consent to
criminal background check.
Main Address Multiple Locations
Website https://metrohealth.net/careers/volunteers/
Healthcare Service Opportunities
Community Service Learning Center
www.gvsu.edu/service
service@gvsu.edu
616-331-2468
Description Spectrum Health utilizes volunteers throughout their entire health
care system. Today, nearly 2,000 volunteers play a vital role in our
hospitals, surgical centers, emergency departments, hospice,
continuing care and the Visiting Nurse Association. Through their
generous donations of time, volunteers truly make a difference for
patients, families and visitors.
Volunteer opportunities vary widely between these settings. Their
goal is to help you find the volunteer position that best matches your
skills and interests. Each location has detailed contact information
and directions on how to apply.
Locations
Spectrum Health Rehab and Nursing Center
Spectrum Health Grand Rapids
Spectrum Health Hospice and Palliative Care
Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital
Spectrum Health United/Kelsey Hospital
Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital
Spectrum Health Expressive Arts Program
Spectrum Hospital Visiting Nurse Association
Spectrum Health Musical Touchstone Volunteer Program
(See below for more detail)
Main Address Multiple Locations
Website http://www.spectrumhealth.org/Volunteering
Healthcare Service Opportunities
Community Service Learning Center
www.gvsu.edu/service
service@gvsu.edu
616-331-2468
Spectrum Health Rehab and Nursing Center
Description Opportunities include: activities helpers (groups, games, outings, special
events), friendly visitors, share musical talents, expressive art program
(painting), office work, deliver mail, data entry, gardening, crafts, other
special skills.
Website http://www.spectrumhealth.org/VolunteeringforContinuingCare
Volunteer Coordinator Kay Fricano
Volunteer e-mail kay.fricano@spectrumhealth.org
Volunteer Phone 616.486.3049
Application Contact Kay Fricano for more information
Location 750 Fuller Ave. NE • Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Spectrum Health Grand Rapids
Description Opportunities include: clerical and office support, flower delivery to
patients, greeting and wayfinding for visitors, mail delivery for patients. A
minimum required commitment of 6 months.
Website http://www.spectrumhealth.org/AnOverviewofOurPrograms
Volunteer Coordinator Laura Miedema
Volunteer e-mail volunteers@spectrum-health.org
Volunteer Phone 616.391.8194
Application Click here
Requirements Two references accompanying the application, documentation of negative
TB test within the past year, proof of two MMR vaccinations (for pediatrics
or obstetrics), potentially a flu shot
Locations Blodgett Hospital, Butterworth Hospital, Helen DeVos Children's Hospital,
Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion and Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center
Spectrum Health Hospice and Palliative Care
Description Opportunities include: caregiver relief, cosmetologists, friendly visitors,
grief companion, personal historian (record patient’s life stories),
photographers, office support, singers and instrumentalists, tuck-in phone
coordinator (contact patients weekly), bedside harpist, errands and
shopping, housework and yard maintenance, seamstress or quilter
Website http://www.spectrumhealth.org/continuing-care-hospice-volunteering
Volunteer Coordinator Yvonne Elliott
Volunteer e-mail yvonne.elliott@spectrumhealth.org or
hospice.volunteers@spectrumhealth.org
Volunteer Phone 616.391.4240
Application Click here for application and here for questionnaire
Requirements Requirements are listed in the volunteer guidelines
Healthcare Service Opportunities
Community Service Learning Center
www.gvsu.edu/service
service@gvsu.edu
616-331-2468
Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital
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promoting creative thinking and decision making.
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Application Visit the website above
Location 8333 Felch St • Zeeland, MI
Healthcare Service Opportunities
Community Service Learning Center
www.gvsu.edu/service
service@gvsu.edu
616-331-2468
Hospital Visiting Nurse Communication
Description Volunteering at Spectrum Health Visiting Nurse Association gives you the
unique opportunity to spend time with patients in their home environment.
Volunteers are encouraged to build relationships with patients while
providing a service to them. Opportunities include friendly visitors, errands
and shopping, transportation, caregiver relief, office support, sewing,
cosmetology, and special skills assignments.
Website http://www.spectrumhealth.org/volunteeropportunities
Volunteer Coordinator Sondra Lienesch
Volunteer e-mail Sondra.lienesch@spectrumhealth.org
Volunteer Phone 616.486.3956
Application Click here
Location Visit patient homes
Musical Touchstone Program
Description Welcoming Spaces: Perform in a public area such as a hospital lobby, family
waiting room, or common area to create a welcoming and soothing
environment. Volunteers play once a month or more often, if preferred.
Group Music Events: Singers and instrumentalists performing for groups,
especially for residents in long-term care communities, to encourage social
interaction and bring a sense of joy.
Bedside Support: Work directly with hospice patients in their homes,
hospital setting, or long-term care communities to provide a comforting
presence. Patients and families often request unaccompanied voice and softvoiced instruments. Applicants must be at least one year past the date of a
significant loss.
Website www.spectrumhealth.org/hospice
Volunteer e-mail hospice.volunteers@spectrumhealth.org
Volunteer Phone 616.391.4240
Training Welcoming Spaces / Group Music Events: Volunteers will meet with the
volunteer coordinator for a 90-minute session. You will also receive ongoing
supervision and support.
Bedside Support: Volunteers will receive 15 hours of initial training. You will
also receive ongoing supervision and support.
Requirements Volunteer must complete a TB test, receive a flu shot, background check,
fingerprinting, name bade and training on HIPAA, and confidentiality and
Hospice 101.
Healthcare Service Opportunities
Community Service Learning Center
www.gvsu.edu/service
service@gvsu.edu
616-331-2468
North Ottawa Community
Health System
Volunteer Number
Volunteer E-mail
Application Required
Description
616.847.5215
KIRELAND@NOCH.ORG
Click here
North Ottawa Community Hospital: messenger Service, host/hostess,
Family Birthing Unit host, valet parking, information desk, mail/flower
delivery to patients’ rooms, general office work, surgery liaison,
operation of the gift shop, patient care areas, Emergency Department
host
Hospice of North Ottawa Community at Heartwood Lodge: provide
respite for families in their homes, hospice house and nursing
facilities; companionship visits, playing cards, life review, writing
letters, and talking; errand/delivery person; massage therapy,
provided by certified massage therapists; licensed Beauticians
providing haircuts to home-bound patients; handy person for minor
home/office repairs, yard maintenance, ramp building, etc;
handcrafters, sewing, knitting, crocheting, quilting; special events;
food preparation and delivery of meals; community awareness,
fundraising, activities and more; transportation Volunteers to
transport patients to doctors' offices, labs and other destinations.
North Ottawa Care Center at Heartwood Lodge: visiting with
patients; assist with resident activities: cards, games, sing-alongs,
coffee groups, socialization; flower garden care; book cart; special
events and more!
Main Address 1309 Sheldon Road • Grand Haven, MI 49417
Website http://www.noch.org/main.aspx?id=121
Healthcare Service Opportunities
Community Service Learning Center
www.gvsu.edu/service
service@gvsu.edu
616-331-2468
Volunteer Coordinator
Volunteer Number
Volunteer E-mail
Application Required
Minimum # of Hours
Rachel Jonaitis
616.685.1898
Rachel.Jonaitis@mercyhealth.com
Apply Here
It is expected that volunteers commit to four hours a week for a 6
month period (specific requirement may vary depending on
designated position).
Description For detailed descriptions please visit their webpage.
Emergency Department (Daytime/Evening)
Flower & Patient Mail Delivery (Monday–Friday, 1–3:30 p.m.)
Gift Shop (Daytime/Evening) and The Shoppe at The Lacks Cancer
Center
Greeter (Daytime)
Guest House of Mercy Health Saint Mary’s – Sophia’s House
(Daytime/Evening)
Music Therapy at The Lacks Cancer Center (Daytime)
Patient Advocate Liaison (PAL) (Daytime/Evening)
Patient Transport (Daytime)
Personal Care Cosmetologist (Daytime/Evening)
Personal Care Area Support (Daytime/Evening)
Pet Therapy (Daytime/Evening)
Reach Out and Read (Daytime)
Southwest Urgent Care (Daytime/Evening)
Spiritual Care (Daytime/Evening)
Surgery Waiting Room (Monday–Friday, Daytime)
Warren Reynolds Library (Daytime)
Job Shadowing/Internship Connect with Human Resources at 685-6060 for any questions
regarding these areas.
Requirements Complete an application, background request form, two letters of
reference forms, and fulfill the commitment to the availability
specified on the application. Process will also include interview,
orientation, health screening and training.
Main Address 200 Jefferson Ave • Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Website http://www.mercyhealthsaintmarys.com/volunteer-saint-marys
Healthcare Service Opportunities
Community Service Learning Center
www.gvsu.edu/service
service@gvsu.edu
616-331-2468
Volunteer Email
Volunteer Number
Application Required
Description
volunteer@hollandhospital.org
616.394.3140
Each opportunity has a separate application
Main Lobby Info Desk: M–F 8 AM - 12 PM & 12–4 PM
Sat & Sun 12 – 4 PM
The volunteer will sit at the main lobby Information Desk, be responsible
for helping people find their way to various places, and be trained to
look up patient room numbers for visitors.
Surgery Waiting Room: M-F 8 AM – 12:00 PM & 12 - 4:00 PM
Hand out Patient Information Sheets, show patient to proper room or
bed as indicated on schedule, offer coffee, tea, hot chocolate, granola
bars, or fruit, assist families with Tracking System as needed and give
directions to other areas in the hospital when asked, put family in
assigned consultation room to wait to talk to the doctor, clean the
consultation room, making sure the whiteboard is clean, keep coffee
pots filled, refill sugars, creamers, cups as necessary, and keep waiting
room tidy.
Courtesy Van Driver: M – F 8 – 12PM, 12– 4PM, or 10AM – 2PMTo
transport persons from the visitors’ parking lot to the Holland Hospital
entrances and from the Holland Hospital entrances to the parking.
Coffee Cove Cashier: M– F 9AM – 12PM or 12 – 3:30PM
To provide excellent service to customers and to be a friendly, stressfree oasis in the upper lobby, make and sell coffee and other food items
to our hospital patients, staff and visitors
Errand & Escort: M-F 8AM – 12PM, 12 – 4PM, or 4 – 7PM and Sat 9AM 1PM
To provide assistance to patient and their family members, visitors,
hospital employees and other customers which results in the
enhancement of the quality of care delivered. Answer incoming phone
calls and in rotation, perform errands as requested which may include
the following: Discharge patients, transport patients from one location
within the hospital to another, transport specimens to the Laboratory,
pick up and deliver medical record, deliver food trays and nourishments,
and deliver supplies from Central Processing and Distribution to units.
Main Address 602 Michigan Avenue • Holland, MI 49423
Website http://www.hollandhospital.org/careers/volunteeropportunities.aspx
Healthcare Service Opportunities
Community Service Learning Center
www.gvsu.edu/service
service@gvsu.edu
616-331-2468
Serving the Under-Insured:
Volunteer Coordinator
Volunteer Number
Volunteer E-mail
Application Required
Minimum # of Hours
Description
Lyndi Weener-Kuiper
616.336.8800 ext. 207
lweener@catherinehc.org
http://catherineshc.org/volunteer-application/
Not specified, but must commit for a minimum of 6 months
Volunteers at Catherine’s Health Center are part of a team dedicated
to providing medical care to the under-insured residents of northeast
Grand Rapids, and their contributions of time and talent are vital in
the continued success of the organization. Opportunities include:
Primary care professionals and other health professionals such as
physical therapists, occupational therapists, dietitians, clinical social
workers, optometrists, massage therapists, pharmacists, health
educators, etc. Clinical support from RN’s, LPN’s, and Medical
Assistants, Clerical and administrative support, Women’s health
advocates, Medication assistance facilitators, Computer, IT, and data
entry assistants, Fundraising, communications, and marketing
support, Maintenance, and volunteers to coordinate and assist with
CHC’s community programs, events, and special projects.
Volunteer shifts are during business hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30-4:30
Main Address 1211 Lafayette Ave • Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Website http://catherineshc.org/get-involved/volunteer/
Healthcare Service Opportunities
Community Service Learning Center
www.gvsu.edu/service
service@gvsu.edu
616-331-2468
End of Life Care:
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616.432.2050
616.956.0636
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Volunteer Contact
Volunteer Number
Volunteer Email
Application Required
Description
Ann Thomas
616.356.5227
athomas@hom.org
Click here
Every day, more than 800 of our volunteers across the state work
with Hospice of Michigan to make a difference in the lives of so many
people. Whether it’s offering a listening ear to patients and families,
assisting with daily household activities for patients, providing grief
Healthcare Service Opportunities
Community Service Learning Center
www.gvsu.edu/service
service@gvsu.edu
616-331-2468
support, companioning to loved ones or sharing their personal
expertise to help promote hospice care, the hours given to Hospice of
Michigan families by volunteers can be the most rewarding
experiences of their lives. Volunteers fill many important roles
including patient care, grief support, community outreach, and office
administration. To view training and other requirements, click here.
Website http://www.hom.org/volunteer/
Address 989 Spaulding SE • Ada, MI 49301
Working with the Elderly:
Healthcare Service Opportunities
Community Service Learning Center
www.gvsu.edu/service
service@gvsu.edu
616-331-2468
Volunteer Coordinator
Volunteer Number
Application Required
Description
Ann Galloway
616.954.1799 ext. 10233
Contact Ann Galloway for more information
Porter Hills is a senior living resource providing a variety of
independent or assisted living arrangements. More than 250
volunteers spend 15,000 hours yearly improving the lives of
residents.
Opportunities include:
Bingo assistant, coffee shop host substitute, emporium cashier,
friendly visitor, gardener, music leader in harmony hall, musical
accompanist for vespers Sunday service, programs/activities
assistant, rosary leader, swim buddy, vesper companion in
harmony hall, village café host, and village librarian.
Main Address Porter Hills Village: 3600 Fulton St • Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Website http://www.porterhills.org/volunteer/
Lakeshore Assisted Living
Application Required Visit the website’s volunteer page here
Description Lakeshore Assisted Living Homes has many volunteer
opportunities to help the senior residents in our community.
Opportunities include activities assistant, maintenance,
housekeeping, and dietary.
Main Address 16331 Robbins Rd • Grand Haven MI 49417
Website http://www.lakeshoreassistedliving.org/index.htm
Healthcare Service Opportunities
Community Service Learning Center
www.gvsu.edu/service
service@gvsu.edu
616-331-2468
Office Number 616.866.8227
Application Required http://www.bishophills.org/volunteer.cfm
Description Bishop Hills Elder Care has many volunteer opportunities to help the
senior residents in our community. Volunteers are a vital part of our
mission, helping residents, families and staff to create and maintain
connections within the communities we reside. Some of the volunteer
opportunities at Bishop Hills Elder Care include: activities,
maintenance, housekeeping, dietary, and spiritual care.
Main Address 4951 Eleven Mile Road • Rockford, MI 49341
Website http://www.bishophills.org/volunteer.cfm
Office Number 616.459.6019
Application Required http://www.seniorneighbors.org/downloads/Volunteer%20Packet.pdf
Description Volunteers play a critical role in our mission of "enhancing senior
lives." If you are friendly, compassionate and dependable, as well as
being dedicated to the mission of Senior Neighbors you can greatly
impact the lives of seniors in the following ways: Get involved with
group and individual recreational activities, help with home chores
and minor home repairs, assist with special events, assist individuals
in a variety of ways, serve lunch at the Senior Centers, assist in the
office, suggest an idea which utilizes your specific skills.
Main Address 678 Front Ave. NW, Suite 205 • Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Website http://www.seniorneighbors.org/volunteer.html
Healthcare Service Opportunities
Community Service Learning Center
www.gvsu.edu/service
service@gvsu.edu
616-331-2468