Volunteer Services
MercyOne is blessed to have dedicated, highly motivated volunteers who unselfishly give of their time, expertise and skills to support the Mission of our health center. Over 200 individuals supplement hospital services by actively supporting MercyOne colleagues in providing exceptional patient care.
How to become a MercyOne volunteer
All MercyOne volunteers must be 16 years or older
- Complete this application
- Complete brief health assessment, HIPAA agreement and background checks
- Health screens – TB test is required (at no expense to volunteer)
- Agree to a minimum of six months of service or a minimum of 100 hours per year (this requirement may be adjustable depending on situation or need)
- Attend orientation and training
- Participate in continuing education and training
Please review the opportunities below. If you would like more information, please contact Julie Paup, Volunteer Services Manager at julie.paup@mercyhealth.com or 319-272-7858.
Volunteer opportunities
- Greeters/Ambassadors
- Gift Shop
- Patient Advocate
- Spiritual Care
- Music Ministry
- Mail Runner (Cedar Falls only)
- Shiip Counselor
- Care A Van Driver
Thank you to our wonderful and creative volunteer, Linda Bengston, for her generous donation of homemade bears. These bears will be donated to the Pediatric and Emergency Departments.
Benefits of Volunteering
- Helps you make new friends and contacts
- Increases your social and relationship skills
Volunteering is good for your mind and body:
- Increases self-confidence
- Helps combat depression
- Helps you stay physically healthy
Volunteering can advance your career:
- Provides opportunity for career exploration and experience
- Teaches you valuable job skills
Volunteering brings fun and fulfillment to your life:
- Provides the opportunity to try new interests
- Expands your passions
- Renews your creativity, motivation and vision for your personal and professional life
Volunteers are provided a free beverage of their choosing and if you volunteer over 5 hours, we will provide you a free lunch ticket! Other benefits include discounted membership at the MercyOne Wellness and Rehab Center on Kimball Avenue and discounts at MercyOne Home Medical. We also love to show how much our volunteers mean to us by celebrating them in April during National Volunteer Week and throughout the year!
Why Volunteer?
Because one person can make a great difference….
“I like interacting with all the friendly, wonderful people at the hospital and clinic. I am thinking, in some small way, that I am helping them do their awesome job of taking care of the health care needs of our community. And it’s payback for the compassionate care MercyOne gave my mother the last week of her life, and the lifesaving care MercyOne gave me! I’m lovin’ it!!!! Judy - Volunteer
