Volunteering
Volunteers at Mason Health are an integral part of our health care team. Volunteers extend care and compassion in serving the patients, the community, and the staff, thus enhancing our high quality of care.
The Volunteer Services Department is located in the lower level of Mason General Hospital and will share office space with the Human Resources Department. Details are also below in the Downloads section.
Shown above are just a few of the many volunteers here at Mason Health. The volunteers pictured support many areas within the District. They work in areas such as Patient Companions, Volunteer Information Desks, Main and Emergency Entrances, Auxiliary Gift Shop, Culinary & Nutrition Services Department and at MGH Foundation/Development Office. Other service areas include the Emergency Department. These volunteers were being recognized for the receipt of the Presidents Volunteer Service Award at the Mason Health annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon in April.
Reasons to Volunteer
At Mason Health, volunteers are welcomed as a significant part of the healthcare team, working with staff to provide quality healthcare and services.
There are many reasons to volunteer at Mason Health. Your reasons for volunteering are as individual as you are, but no matter what your reasons you can get a lot out of volunteering. You can learn about yourself, learn about others and meet a lot of interesting people by volunteering. You can help others as you help yourself.
Mason Health Volunteer Position Descriptions
Below are some of the volunteer positions within Mason Health. Some of the areas utilizing volunteer services include, but are not limited to:
- Business Office
- Health Information Management (Medical Records)
- Critical Care Unit
- Quality Improvement and Diabetes Education
- Medical/Surgical/Pediatrics Unit
- Administrative Offices
- Rehabilitation Services/Physical Therapy
- Chaplains
- Emergency Department
- Volunteer Information Desks
- Pre-Admission
- Culinary & Nutrition Services Department
- Grounds/Maintenance Department
- Patient Companions
- Auxiliary Gift Shop
- Development Department/ Foundation Office
- Pharmacy
- Mason Clinic Concierge
Job Shadows
Job shadowing lets you "try before you buy." You can check out a career for a day to see if you're really interested. You might like the idea of a job, but not like the day-to-day rhythms and challenges of it. Liking a "typical day" on the job will mean greater success for you down the road. When you're on the job shadow, ask questions about what the person likes and dislikes about that job, what a good career path looks like, and what more you need to do to get your foot in the door.
Interested in Volunteering?
To apply for a volunteer position or a job shadow just click on the Volunteer/Job Shadow Application Form link, fill out an application and email it to Lonnie Hatman, the Volunteer Coordinator, or drop it off at the Volunteer Services Office, located on the lower level of the Hospital in Human Resources. The Office is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. If you have any questions please contact Lonnie Hatman, Volunteer Coordinator at (360) 427-3621 or by e-mail at lhatman@masongeneral.com. He will set up a time to meet with you to discuss your goals and interests and available opportunities at Mason Health.
