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Volunteering at Salem Health

For more than 100 years, our volunteers have found that serving gives them meaningful experiences while helping others. Volunteers, just like staff, put patients at the center of everything they do. If you are considering serving as a  hospital volunteer, Salem Health might be perfect for you! Please read on to learn more.

 

What volunteers do

Volunteers serve in a variety of assignments in our hospitals and clinics. Every day, throughout our organization, volunteers bring a positive attitude to our caring environment. Each volunteer brings their unique talents, skills and experience to their role. We’re committed to providing an engaging experience for you to give back to your community through service in health care.

Volunteers assist with a variety of supportive tasks in over 40 placements. Here are some of the volunteer opportunities we offer:

 

 

Access ambassador delivering flowers

Access ambassador

Volunteer helps a family member through paperwork.

 

Advance directive (AD)

Volunteer helps in Cancer Resource Center

Cancer Resource Center

 

 

 

College volunteer helps make take-home bags

College ambassador

Connections van drivers
Volunteer helps patient in emergency room

Emergency department

 

 

 

Volunteer helping with hospitality cart

Hospitality cart

Salem Nurse Honor Guard honors the passing of a colleague.
Volunteer restocks supplies

Nursing units

 

Volunteer organizing rehab supplies

Outpatient rehab


 

Pet visits make everyone smile

 

Line-up of amazing student volunteers

Who can volunteer?

All ages from 14 to 104 are welcome to apply to be a volunteer! Regardless of ability, gender, age, race or background. Every culture is welcomed and celebrated at Salem Health.

 

We look forward to meeting new volunteer applicants. The first step in the application process is to watch our information video. Please click the play icon on the photo to watch. 

Once you've submitted an application, you will be contacted within 72 hours to discuss the next steps. Once accepted, our goal is to move you from applicant to active volunteer in a timely manner.

 

Start the process here

Volunteer application deadlines

Adult applications

 

Accepted year-round (18+ years)

Student volunteers


Students under the age of 18 have three application windows during the year:      

  • Summer: applications accepted from April 15 to May 15
  • School year: applications accepted from July 15 to Oct. 15 and Dec. 15 to Jan. 15

Learn more about our incredible volunteers

 

Questions? Contact the volunteer office at 503-814-1792 or volunteer@salemhealth.org.