Volunteer Application Process
Adults can apply by completing this application.
University and College students can apply by completing this application.
Junior volunteers can apply by completing this application.
If you would prefer complete a paper application you can print and complete the application by clicking here or visit the St. Mary’s front desk located at 93 Campus Ave.
Once the completed application is received, we will be in touch with you to schedule an interview.
For questions about our Volunteer Service Program reach out to volunteerservices@stmarysmaine.com.
- Greeting and providing information to patients and visitors
- Patient Transport
- Volunteering in our Patient Transport office includes some of the following tasks: transporting patients via wheelchair, delivering patient flowers, completing errands throughout the facility, etc.
- Patient/Resident Activities
- Eucharistic Ministers
- Mail Delivery
- Special Projects
- Complimentary hot & cold beverages
- Meal & break privileges at our Café and Cafeteria
- Annual recognition event
- Personal satisfaction from helping others
- New training, work experience and opportunity to update skills
- New friends
Junior Volunteer Program
Each summer St. Mary’s invites community youth between the ages of 14 and 17 to participate in our Junior Volunteer program. Our Junior Volunteers commit to volunteering at least one full day per week. The volunteer day lasts from 8am to 4pm with lunch & beverages provided at no charge to volunteers.
If you are interested in the St. Mary’s Junior Volunteer program complete the Junior Volunteer Application here. Applications are also available at the St. Mary’s front desk located at 93 Campus.
Requirements:
- Applicants MUST be between 14 and 17 years of age as of May 6, 2024.
- New junior volunteer applicants will be asked to participate in a one-on-one interview with staff. Returning junior volunteers will be asked to participate in a group interview with staff.
- Upon acceptance to the program Junior Volunteers must provide the Volunteer Office with a copy of current immunization records. To comply with State of Maine mandates to work in a health care facility you must be immunized against Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella (Chicken Pox)
Upon acceptance to the program:
- Mandatory orientation scheduled for Thursday, June 20, 2024 for all new and returning Junior Volunteers accepted to the program.
- Junior Volunteers must commit to volunteer at least one full day per week.
- The volunteer day lasts from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with lunch & beverages provided at no charge to volunteers. Volunteers MUST be dropped-off and picked-up at the hospital’s main lobby only. Parents and Junior Volunteers are expected to comply with this safety and security mandate throughout the summer.
- New Junior Volunteers will need to have a TB test which can be completed free of charge at our WorkMed practice in Auburn.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for our patients and staff, volunteers are required to have the following Immunization Records for the following:
- Current Flu*
- T-spot drawn or a two-step PPD test (Needs to be complete within 90 days of start)*
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
- Varicella (Chicken Pox),
- Hepatitis B or signed Vaccine Declination form
*St Mary’s provides free annual flu shots Free flu shots and TB screening (PPD) for all volunteers.
