Volunteer Services
St. Mary's Hospital has always relied on the generosity of volunteers. More than 700 volunteers work in the gift shop and various hospital departments, drive shuttle buses, serve coffee, and help visitors find their way. Volunteers provide the friendly face and personal touch patients and their families need during a stressful time.
With volunteers working in 50 different departments and programs at St. Mary's, it's impossible to put a price tag on everything they do. But if we had to hire employees to replace them, it would cost more than $1.5 million a year.
In addition to providing assistance inside the hospital, St. Mary's Hospital volunteers reach out to members of our community through a variety of events and programs. They may assist with blood pressure clinics, provide one-on-one tutoring and mentoring to children with special needs, or work with one of the community programs St. Mary's sponsors.
Anyone over the age of 14 is welcome to join our volunteer family. Students considering a career in healthcare are encouraged to volunteer and learn in the hospital environment.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Application
Volunteer opportunities for seniors
If you are 55 or older and would like to volunteer in our community, these programs sponsored by St. Mary's may be just what you're looking for. No special experience or background is necessary. You'll receive pre-service and ongoing training, and program coordinators are available to help and answer your questions.
Foster Grandparent Program
St. Mary's Foster Grandparent Program has served Mesa, Delta, and Montrose counties since 1973. Our volunteers provided 51,862 hours of service in 2008. All of our volunteers are 55 years of age or older and qualified volunteers receive a tax free stipend for their time. Foster Grandparent volunteers provide invaluable companionship and support for at-risk children in our communities.
The Benefits of Being a Foster Grandparent Volunteer
- Tax free hourly stipend if you meet income eligibility requirements.
- Fun activities that hellp at-risk children or children with special needs.
- Mileage reimbursement of .36 cents per mile
- Paid vacation and sick days for stipend volunteer positions
- FREE annual physicial
- Special events throughout the year such as luncheons and picnics
- Monthly trainings with guest speakers
- Volunteer insurance for accidents, personal liability and auto liability
- Discounted gym membership at St. Mary's Wellness Center
Foster Grandparents serve children with the help of these agencies:
Mesa County School District
Delta County School District
Montrose County School District
Rocky Mountain SER Head Start
Grand Junction Regional Center
Migrant Head Start
Hilltop's Safe House
Kids of the Kingdom
Child Quest
Kiddin' Around
Lil' Mavericks
Grand Mesa Youth Services
Collbran Job Corps
Gray Gourmet
This nutritional meal service provides healthy lunches for seniors at nine locations in Mesa County. Meals are also delivered to homebound seniors. You don't have to be a senior to help at meal sites or deliver home meals, but most of our volunteers are. It's a great way to give to your community and make friends.
Click here to view Gray Gourmet's September Menu
Senior Companion Program
Senior Companion programs across the country help older adults remain healthy, independent, and in their own homes. Seniors in Mesa County, Colorado work with St. Mary's Hospital & Regional Medical Center to help those who need a little assistance with every day tasks. Without the help of Senior Companions, many older adults would be forced to leave their homes for assisted living facilities or nursing homes.
- Help other seniors with daily activities, such as grocery shopping, bill paying, and simple household tasks.
- Become part of the senior's caregiver team by making sure they take their medicine and by alerting doctors or family members to potential health problems.
- Encourage other seniors to remain active.
- Offer seniors contact with the world outside their homes and make their lives less lonely.
- Provide support and relief to family caregivers.
- Stay active themselves by helping their neighbors.
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