Ascension Volunteers
When you join the team of Ascension Volunteers, you’re not just joining a group – you’re becoming part of our Ascension family! Our volunteers are a diverse group of dedicated people with a heart to serve others. When you walk through the front doors of an Ascension hospital, a volunteer is likely the first person you’ll see. Teachers, grandparents, college students, former nurses and therapists, bankers, business owners, empty nesters, retirees and more – our volunteers come from different backgrounds, but they are united by their compassionate spirits and dedication to our mission of service. Each person carries a unique set of life skills and experiences that bring warmth and kindness to our families, patients, and visitors.
Contagious smiles, comforting presences, huge hearts – our volunteers make each Ascension hospital feel like home. If you have a servant heart and desire to bring compassion to your community, the Ascension volunteer program is the place for you!
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Volunteer Expectations
Volunteers serve inside the hospitals and in outpatient clinics throughout the area. They provide non-clinical support to our staff, freeing up our staff to spend more time with our patients. Volunteering is a great way to make new friends and make a difference all at once!
Volunteers commit to a 4 hour shift each week. Shifts are available 7 days each week. Due to the time and effort we put into screening, onboarding, and training new volunteers, we require a minimum 6 month commitment. Our volunteer program includes college students, retired adults, and adults who are still active in the workforce.
Volunteer Requirements
Due to the nature of our work there are a number of requirements that all Ascension Volunteers must meet. Please review the Immunization requirements and General requirements below before submitting your application.
General Requirements
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Must provide Social Security Number
- Complete Volunteer Application
- Meet volunteer immunization requirements (see below)
- Consent to Criminal Background Check
- Commit to 4 hours of service to each week
- Complete orientation and training; details will be forwarded to accepted applicants
- Ability to function independently with minimal supervision
- Urine Drug Screen (completed only at Ascension Occupational Health clinics)
Immunization Requirements
All Ascension Texas volunteers must meet these immunization requirements:
- MMR – Measles, Mumps, Rubella
- Varicella – Chicken Pox (either history of disease or proof of vaccination)
- TB (tuberculosis) must be a TB blood draw QFT Gold or Tspot within 90 days of application submission
- Current season Flu shot is required
- TDAP within the last 10 years
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Volunteer Sites
- Dell Children’s Medical Center (Austin)
- Dell Children’s Medical Center North (Round Rock)
- Dell Seton Medical Center (Austin)
- Ascension Providence (Waco)
- Ascension Seton Medical Center (Austin)
- Ascension Seton Northwest (Austin)
- Ascension Seton Hays (Kyle)
- Ascension Seton Shoal Creek (Austin)
- Ascension Seton Williamson (Cedar Park)
Applications
Shadowing / Interships / Research
The Volunteer Office does not process anyone interested in shadowing, internship, or research opportunities.
- For shadowing or internship opportunities, CLICK HERE. Further inquiries may be directed to [email protected]
- For APRN/PA Clinical Rotation Request, APPLY HERE.
- For research opportunities, CLICK HERE.
- For Eucharist Ministry and No One Dies Alone (NODA) opportunities, please contact Chaplain Services at [email protected]
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Contact Us
For additional questions, please contact the Director of Volunteers at the respective sites:
Dell Children’s Medical Center
Dell Children’s Medical Center North
Ascension Seton Southwest
Phone: 512-324-0161
Dell Seton Medical Center
Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
Ascension Seton Smithville
Ascension Seton Bastrop
Ascension Seton Shoal Creek
Phone: 512-324-1593
Ascension Seton Hays
Ascension Seton Northwest
Ascension Seton Williamson
Phone: 512-324-6052
Ascension Providence
Phone: 254-751-4104