Volunteers at Ellis Medicine

As a not-for-profit organization, Ellis Medicine depends upon the support of its community in order to succeed. One of Ellis Medicine's most treasured resources for support is the Volunteer Aides. For more than 70 years, dedicated volunteers have been lending a helping hand to staff and patients, alike.

The organization has come a long way from the by-gone days when so-called "pink ladies" were its only members. Today, the Volunteer Aides is a modern, sophisticated and diverse organization, where seniors and teens, men and women work side-by-side to contribute to the success and growth of Ellis Medicine.

"There are a number of ways in which you can get involved as a volunteer, both at the hospital or by working from your home," explained Joyce McCormack, director of Volunteer & Customer Services at Ellis Medicine. "We offer a relaxed atmosphere where you can have fun while making a difference."

Volunteer Opportunities at Ellis

Volunteer opportunities are available in a wide variety of settings, and at all three of the hospitals campuses (Ellis Hospital, Ellis Health Center, Bellevue Woman's Center). The following are some of the areas/departments in which volunteers are needed:

Admitting (Escort Services) Bio Med Cardiac Rehabilitation Case Management Dining Services Emergency Department Employee Health Foundation Gift Shop Heart Pillow Program Human Resources Information Desk Intensive Care Unit

Laboratory Lifeline Newspaper Delivery Nursery at Bellevue Office Support Pastoral Care Patient Mail & Flowers Physical Therapy Post Anesthesia Care Unit Radiology Recreational Programs School Tours Surgical Services

Volunteer Opportunities from Home

Cardiac Therapeutic Pillow Sewing Program
Ellis Nursing Home Lap Robe Program

Junior Volunteers

This program, currently offered during the summer months, provides young people (aged 14 to 17) the opportunity to serve their community, while familiarizing themselves with the hospital setting and various career opportunities. Junior volunteers are typically assigned to work in the Gift Shop, Newspaper Delivery, The Foundation for Ellis Medicine, Dining Services, Human Resources, Radiology, Physical Therapy, Ellis Residential & Rehabilitation Center, Post Anesthesia Care Unit and Employee Health.

School Tours

Volunteers provide hospital tours for local elementary, middle and high school students. Please call 518.243.4009 for more information or to arrange a tour.

Contact Us

For more information on Volunteer opportunities at Ellis Medicine, please contact our Volunteer & Customer Services Department at 518.243.4009.