Volunteer services of Samaritan Healthcare provides a wide range of support to customers, patients and staff throughout the organization. Volunteers donate their time assisting with nonclinical duties. Volunteer positions include clerical and information desk greeter, gift shop cashier, and patient support ambassadors.

Volunteers are screened, interviewed and placed in specific areas according to their skill and ability. Samaritan Healthcare volunteers do not provide patient care. Most volunteers donate between 4 and 8 hours per week. Arrangements are made when volunteers need to take time off.

Volunteering at Samaritan Healthcare is a positive, uplifting and rewarding experience. Giving back to the community, making new friends, brushing up on skills or learning new ones are all benefits of volunteering. Volunteering is often a great opportunity for someone who has just lost a loved one, recently retired or moved to a new location. It improves self-esteem, raises self-confidence and often leads to lasting friendships.

We are always happy to answer questions you might have about volunteering. Please contact Carrie Nordberg at 509.793.9724.

If you are interested in becoming a hospital volunteer, you need to:

1. Submit an application online or in person at the hospital
2. Interview with the Coordinator of Volunteer Services
3. Have background and reference checks
4. Meet with Employee Health
5. Attend orientation

Click on the department below to see available shifts for volunteers: