Ways to Give

There are many ways to give. Gifts of your time can be made by being a volunteer. These caring individuals donate their time and serve a variety of important functions that help our facility and our patients. Financial contributions can be made as well for hospital charity programs, medical equipment, and designated funds or endowments.

 

List of Volunteer Opportunities

St.Vincent Hospice
St.Vincent Indianapolis Hospital
St.Vincent New Hope
St.Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital
St.Vincent Women's Hospital 



St.Vincent Hospice

 
Facility  Program Name  Brief Description  Mandatory Time Commitment  Shifts Available  Contact for More Information  Status of Needing Volunteers 
St.Vincent Hospice Hospice Volunteer Program Volunteers serve as companions for terminally ill patients and their family members. Volunteer assignments can include visiting patient's homes, the Hospice Inpatient Unit, Bereavement and Clerical support. 12-hour training, then hours are flexible. All Becky Maher at rsmaher@stvincent.org  Needs volunteers

 

St.Vincent Indianapolis Hospital

 
Facility  Program Name  Brief Description  Mandatory Time Commitment  Shifts Available  Contact for More Information  Status of Needing Volunteers 
St.Vincent Indianapolis (86th Street) Gift Shop Assists Gift Shop staff in the daily operation of the shop. Answers phone, runs cash register, assists customers with selection of items when needed. 2 or 4-hour shift, once a week, same day each week 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.; 7days a week Volunteer Services at (317) 338-2268 Always interested in new volunteers
St.Vincent Indianapolis (86th Street) Front Desk Greeter/Guide Assists/Greets/Guides persons entering the Main Front Entrance of 86th Street hospital, Door 1 4 hour shift, once a week, same day each week 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.; 7 days a week Volunteer Services at (317) 338-2268 Always interested in new volunteers
St.Vincent Indianapolis Hosiptal (86th Street) Pet Ministry Program Visit with patients and provide emotional support for patients and family members. Varies Various Volunteer Services at (317) 338-2268 Always interested in new volunteers
St.Vincent Indianapolis Hospital Medical Social Services / Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIP) Serve as a counselor by assisting senior adults with education and information regarding Medicare, Medicare Prescription Drug Program, Medicare Supplements, Medicaid and Long-Term Care Insurance. 4-hour shift, once a week, same day each week 12 - 4 p.m.; Monday - Friday Volunteer Services at (317) 338-2268 Always interested in new volunteers
St.Vincent Indianapolis Hospital - Pecar Health Center on N. Michigan Road B.A.B.E Store Help families in need with selection of baby items, stocks supplies, answer phones, general store assistance, etc. Varies Various Volunteer Services at (317) 338-2268 Always interested in new volunteers
St.Vincent Indianapolis Hospital (86th Street) Adult Emergency Room Serve to enhance the Emergency Department experience in the area of hospitality. 4-hour shifts, once a week, same day each week 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.; seven days a week Volunteer Services at (317) 338-2268 Always interested in new volunteers
St.Vincent Indianapolis Hospital (86th Street) Flower Delivery Responsible for delivering floral arrangements to patient rooms. 4-hour shift, once a week, same day each week 12 noon - 4 p.m.; Monday - Friday Volunteer Services at (317) 338-2268 Always interested in new volunteers
St.Vincent Indianapolis Hospital (86th Street) Foundation Perform administrative assistance, filing, assemble packets, assist with mailings, etc. 4-hour shift, once a week, same day each week 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Monday - Friday Volunteer Services at (317) 338-2268 Always interested in new volunteers
St.Vincent Indianapolis Hospital (86th Street) Magazine and Book Cart Responsible for distsributon of books and magazines to patients and families for their reading pleasure while in the hospital. Travels throughout patient floors. Socializes with patients. 2-hour shift, once a week, same day each week 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; 7 days a week Volunteer Services at (317) 338-2268 Always interested in new volunteers
St.Vincent Indianapolis Hospital (86th Street) Radiology (X-Ray) Assists in making patients comfortable and less anxious, as well as assists staff with various duties. 4 hour shift, once a week, same day each week 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., Monday - Friday; 7 - 11 a.m., Saturday Volunteer Services at (317) 338-2268 Always interested in new volunteers
St.Vincent Indianapolis Hospital (86th Street) Mended Hearts Program Visiting and counseling patients who have experienced heart events. Varies Various Volunteer Services at (317) 338-2268 Always interested in new volunteers
St.Vincent Indianapolis Hospital (86th Street) CVU (Cardio Vascular Unit) Greet family members and monitor CVU waiting lounge; provide patient information as needed; and provide directional information to families and visitors. 4-hour shift, once a week, same day each week 6 a.m - 4 p.m.; Monday - Friday Volunteer Services at (317) 338-2268 Always interested in new volunteers
St.Vincent Indianapolis Hospital (86th Street) Greeter/Guide - Door 7 Assist, greet and guide persons entering the westside entrance of the hospital (door 7). 4 hour shift, once a week, same day each week 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Monday - Friday Volunteer Services at (317) 338-2268 Always interested in new volunteers
St.Vincent Indianapolis Hospital (86th Street) Acute Rehabilitation Unit (RHI) Responsible for assisting and/or performing activities, assigned tasks or auxiliary services for patients and staff. Promote optimal levels of mental and social functions. 2 hour shifts, once a week, same day each week Various,;7 days a week Volunteer Services at (317) 338-2268 Always interested in new volunteers
St.Vincent Indianapolis Hospital (86th Street) Pastoral Care Visit with patients and family members and provide spiritual and suppportive presence to comfort patients during their hospital stay. Typically a 2 - 3 hour shift, once a week Various Volunteer Services at (317) 338-2268 Always interested in new volunteers
St.Vincent Indianapolis Hospital (86th Street) and St.Vincent Women's Hospital Stephen Ministry Program Visit with patients and assess spiritual needs for the patient and family on a long-term basis. Varies Various Volunteer Services at (317) 338-2268 Always interested in new volunteers
St.Vincent Indianapolis Hospital (86th Street) and St.Vincent Women's Hospital Eucharistic Minister Volunteer will make tangible the presence and grace of God through the administration of the Blessed Sacrament. Varies Various Volunteer Services at (317) 338-2268 Always interested in new volunteers
St.Vincent Indianapolis Hospital campus Center for Cancer Care Assist and greet incoming persons and navigting them throughout the building. 4-hour shift, once a week, same day each week 8 a.m. - 12 noon.; Monday, Wednesday and Friday only Volunteer Services at (317) 338-2268 Always interested in new volunteers
St.Vincent Indianapolis Hospital campus Breast Center Greeter Assist the department in greeting, escorting and assisting individuals entering and leaving the center. 4-hour shift, once a week, same day each week 8 a.m - 4 p.m., Monday - Friday Volunteer Services at (317) 338-2268 Always interested in new volunteers
St.Vincent Indianapolis Hospital campus and city of Indianapolis Music Ministry Program If you sing or play an instrument, we need you! Perform at associate picnics, blessings, etc., as well as annual appearances at the Heart Walk and Women of Hope. Bands are put together for these events, so if you play guitar, keys, bass, drums, horns or anything else that would fit into a band format, or just like singing with a band, we could use your help! Varies Various Volunteer Services at (317) 338-2268 or rfkoen@stvincent.org  Always interested in new volunteers

 

St.Vincent New Hope

 
Facility  Program Name  Brief Description  Mandatory Time Commitment  Shifts Available  Contact for More Information  Status of Needing Volunteers 
St.Vincent New Hope NH Community Outreach Host a collection for cleaning supplies, laundry or dish detergent, child diapers, bath soap/hygiene supplies Twice per year PRN Desiree Tilton dctilton@stvincent.org 
St.Vincent New Hope Residential Locations Supported Living; Group Homes; Semi-Independent Living Visit someone with a disability 30 hours per year Varied Desiree Tilton dctilton@stvincent.org  Needs Volunteers

 

St.Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital

 
Facility  Program Name  Brief Description  Mandatory Time Commitment  Shifts Available  Contact for More Information  Status of Needing Volunteers 
St.Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital (Indianapolis) Inpatient Unit Volunteer Provide support services to patients and/or families to help them cope with the stress of illness. 6-10 hours per week commitment Flexible drtowns@stvincent.org  No available opportunities at this time.
St.Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital (Lafayette) Inpatient Unit Volunteer Provids support services to patients and/or families to help them cope with the stress of illness. 6-10 hours per weeks commitment Flexible mrfrew@stvincent.org  Full as of August 21, 2012

 

St.Vincent Women's Hospital

 
Facility  Program Name  Brief Description  Mandatory Time Commitment  Shifts Available  Contact for More Information  Status of Needing Volunteers 
St.Vincent Women's Hospital Greeter/Guide Front Desk - St.Vincent Women's Hospital Assist, greet and guide persons entering the the main entrance of Women's Hospital (door 10). 4-hour shift, once a week, same day each week 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.; seven days a week Volunteer Services at (317) 338-2268 Always interested in new volunteers

 

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