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Unity Hospital Adult Volunteer Opportunities

The Unity Auxiliary is an organization of caring individuals, many of whom assist in the daily operation of Unity Hospital. The rewards of volunteer service are many. Volunteers enjoy a sense of satisfaction and the feeling that they are making a valuable contribution to the community. 

MEMBERSHIP

• Unity Auxiliary is the service organization of the Hospital. All adult volunteers, 18 years of age or older, are members of the Unity Auxiliary. Auxiliary dues of $5 for active volunteers are payable upon joining and thereafter annually in January.
• Associate members do not volunteer in the hospital but support our organization. They pay annual membership dues of $10.

COMMITMENT

• Volunteers are asked to work one 4-hour shift every two weeks in a service area of their choice at a time convenient to them.
• This is our minimum requirement; volunteers may work more often if they wish.
• We offer three 4-hour shifts each day, seven days a week 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.; 1 – 5 p.m. and 5 – 9 p.m.

REQUIREMENTS

• Fill out a Volunteer Service Application (requires Adobe Reader)
  
• Attend an orientation meeting held at Unity Hospital to learn more about our program.
• Fill out a Criminal Background Study Form as mandated by the Vulnerable Adult Act.
• Complete health requirements (Mantoux test, MMR documentation).

SERVICE AREAS

• Admitting/Patient Registration Messenger - Accompany patients to areas of the hospital for tests and assist staff at the patient registration desk.
• Cancer Resource Center - Answer phone, basic office tasks, library assistance, visit with patients & families to provide support and information.
• Emergency Department – Assist staff and run errands.
• Gift Shop – Handle merchandise sales for visitors and hospital staff.
• ICU/Step-down Family Lounge – Assist families while they wait or come to visit patients in the ICU/Step-down unit.
• Information Desk – Answer telephones, assist visitors who come to Unity Hospital and assist with florist deliveries.
• Messenger Service – Assist with deliveries and errands in Unity Hospital; assist with patient discharges.
• Patient Representative – Visit patients to make sure their hospital visit is going well.
• Station Messenger – Assist staff in an inpatient nursing area doing various errands and assist with patient needs.
• Surgical Services (SARS) – Assist staff, patients and their families during recovery from surgery.
• and other areas

Completed applications can be faxed 763-236-3016, or sent by mail to:

Unity Hospital Auxiliary and Volunteer Services
550 Osborne Road NE
Fridley, MN 55432


If you have any questions, please contact us.  
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Unity Hospital
Volunteer & Auxiliary Services
550 Osborne Road
Fridley, MN 55432
763-236-3011
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