Alexian Brothers Medical Center Volunteer Program

About Us

Alexian Brothers Medical Center Volunteer Program plays a critical role in assisting and supporting various departments within the Medical Center.  Every day, up to 60 volunteers staff more than 65 high-profile departments of the hospital.

Volunteers must be willing to dedicate three to four hours at least one day a week and choose from the following three shifts: 8 a.m.-12 p.m., 12 p.m.-4 p.m. or 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Volunteers must be at least 15 years old. Volunteers born after 1950 are required to have a positive Rubeola German Measles immunity test and a positive Rubella (Measles) test. All volunteers must have a current TB test taken prior to volunteer service.

We are looking for volunteers in these areas:

• Customer service/guest relations: information desk, greeters, wait areas, mailroom, gift shop, and many more.
• Clerical/office support: copying, filing, mailing, and assisting with special projects.
• Patient/nursing staff: assist patients in wheelchairs, help nursing staff deliver water and meal trays to patients, and stock supplies and linens.
• Ladies Workshop: a Wednesday gathering to craft baby hats, Afghans, puppets and dolls for the women, infant, pediatrics, and emergency room units.

To get started, you must:

• Complete and mail in an application
• Attend an interview
• Undergo a criminal background check if you are 18 years or older
• Attend a volunteer orientation
• Attend departmental orientation, if applicable
• Purchase a volunteer uniform for nominal fee

Our Volunteers 

Our Volunteers at Alexian Brothers Medical Center Volunteer Program: A talented and generous group of over 400 men, women and students volunteer at Alexian Brothers Medical Center each year and make a difference in the lives of our patients, their friends and families, and our staff.

Why Choose

People join our volunteer staff because they enjoy caring for and helping others, are interested in health care, or are looking for ways to give back to the community by donating their time. All volunteers receive a food voucher for use in the cafeteria, free parking and flu shots, invitations to special hospital events, and are acknowledged at volunteer recognition events.

• Alexian Brothers Medical Center  offers a 40-hour, full-semester Student Program. Volunteer hours are applied toward graduation requirement for seniors in high school.

• High school and college students can gain exposure to the health care profession before committing to a college major or career path by shadowing nurses and physicians in various disciplines, including cardiology, obstetrics, family practice, and internal medicine. A three month minimum volunteer commitment is needed prior to participating in the nurse or physician shadowing.
• Older adults find volunteering a great way to stay active and feel as though they are making a meaningful contribution to other peoples' lives.

Contact Us

To learn more about Alexian Brothers Medical Center Volunteer Program and to request an application, call (847) 437-5500, ext. 4753 Normal business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The office is closed on the weekends.