Volunteer

The Philosophy of St. Anthony Regional Hospital is derived from the sponsorship of the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration which recognizes the need for growth and change to meet our future community healthcare needs.

"...We recognize our employees, medical staff, and VOLUNTEERS as our most important resources…”

Why Volunteer?

To meet new people and make new friends
To gain career experience and build a resume
To make contacts with people in a chosen career
To give back to the community
To have an impact
To be part of a team
To stay active
To be more active
To be needed and appreciated
To be a part of an organization
To earn community service hours
To help people
To gain experience and knowledge in a health care setting
To give back from a positive experience as a patient

The following opportunities are available for you to share your time and talents at St. Anthony. If you are interested in volunteer opportunities, contact St. Anthony at 712-794-5581 or contact any of the individuals listed.

St. Anthony Auxiliary

Contact Trish Roberts, Development Director, for more information about Auxiliary volunteer opportunities. Call 712-794-5223 or email troberts@stanthonyhospital.org.

Front Desk Ambassadors greet and provide direction to patients, families & visitors who come to St. Anthony.

Clerical/Office Volunteers assist with mailings and other general clerical duties in various departments throughout St. Anthony.

Flower Delivery Volunteers deliver flowers to hospitalized patients 12:30 – 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Gift & Coffee Shop Volunteers help customers purchase gifts, snacks and sundries in the coffee and gift shop. Shifts are scheduled in advance and hours vary.

Flower Volunteers serve as floral designers, making floral arrangements for sale in the Auxiliary Coffee Shop.

Surgery Waiting Room Volunteers assist by providing information/direction to the family members of surgery patients from 8:00 a.m. – noon, Monday through Friday.

St. Anthony Foundation Volunteers:

Fundraising Volunteers help identify prospective donors for various projects, including major gifts, capital campaigns, planned giving and endowment giving. Contact Trish Roberts, Development Director, at 712-794-5223 for more information.

Special Event Volunteers help organize and facilitate special events such as the St. Anthony Golf Classic, Masching Hospice Golf Tournament, Rotary Hospice Softball Tournament and other events that increase public awareness and/or raise funds for St. Anthony Regional Hospital and Nursing Home. To volunteer, contact Trish Roberts, Development Director, at 712-794-5223 for more information.

Nursing Home Volunteers

Volunteers provide one-on-one visits to residents, transporting residents and help with activities, Mass and mealtimes; and provide help in the dining room etc. Contact Aura Lee Sibenaller at 712-794-5289.

Pastoral Care Department

These volunteers visit nursing home residents and hospital patients, transport residents to Mass, and distribute Communion. For more information, contact Peg Scheidt, Pastoral Care Director, at 712-794-5434 or email pmscheidt@stanthonyhospital.org.

Hospice Volunteers

Volunteers spend time with those who are preparing to die as well as their loved ones who are anticipating loss. There is a 20 hour training program to equip these volunteers. Volunteers are also needed to help with office work (including mailings), Tree of Love and other annual fundraising events, and patient transportation. Contact Carrie Heithoff, Hospice Volunteer Coordinator, at 712-794-5279 or Peg Scheidt, Pastoral Care Director, at 712-794-5434 for more information.