Volunteer & Auxiliary Information

The Volunteers of St. Joseph's are a dedicated group of men and women who seek to serve the patients and staff of St. Joseph's. Volunteers serve in over 35 different areas of the hospital. There is always a need for new volunteers and they are always welcomed.

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Auxiliary

St. Joseph's Auxiliary was established on July 7, 1954. Originally known as the Women's Auxiliary; it is now open to anyone who wishes to be of service. Although the membership base has broadened, the goals remain true to the founding mission:

Goals

  • to promote and advance the welfare of St. Joseph's
  • to increase community awareness of St. Joseph's programs and services.
  • to serve St. Joseph's and its patients and
    to take an active role in advocacy efforts to maintain high quality and fairness in medical care.
  • to raise money for the benefit of the patients and staff of St. Joseph's.

Auxiliary Memberships

At this time there are three types of memberships:

  • ACTIVE - members pay annual dues of $5.00 and are involved in many of the activities of the auxiliary. They may serve on committees, make crafts or baked goods, and work at fundraising events. 
  • INACTIVE - members pay annual dues of $8.00. They may participate in activities, if they choose to do so, but are not called upon unless they wish to be included. 
  • HONORARY - members pay annual dues of $12.00 and no active participation is expected.

Auxiliary Responsibilities

Some of the responsibilities that auxiliary members may volunteer for include:

  • Telephone Committee - calls members for fundraisers and social events.
  • Telephone Caller - makes local calls to legislators on behalf of St. Joseph's in the role of advocacy.
  • Donator: Buys tickets for fundraisers, donates baked goods, crafts, or hand-made items for our fundraising events or to sell "Busy Hands" merchandise in the Gift Shop.
  • Worker at Auxiliary Events - including book sales, Holiday Sale, Card Party, etc.
  • Auxiliary Board Committee .

Many auxiliary members are also active volunteers at St. Joseph's. They work in a wide variety of areas: front desk, gift shop, OR waiting room, dietary, business office, Emergency Department, Pastoral Care , etc.

As we enter a new era, the auxiliary is seeking new ways to better serve St. Joseph's  and the community. We welcome both new members and new ideas!

For more information, call: 737-7819 and ask for Kathy Gray, Manager of Volunteers.