St. Peter's Hospital ~ Foundation

How To Help

The Foundation has many different volunteer opportunities throughout the year.

Please contact the Foundation at 444-2370 if you would like to be added to our volunteer database.

Volunteer Opportunities with St. Peter’s

Foundation Special Event Help:
Volunteers are needed to help in various capacities for all special events (Tough Enough to Wear Pink, Golf Tournament, and Gala.) The complete list is available at the bottom of this document.

Pinwheel Pledge Volunteers – Volunteers are needed to help hand-address family acknowledgement cards for gifts received during this special event. This effort begins in mid April and continues through May. Volunteers normally work 2-3 hours during the Foundation’s office hours (8:00am-5:00pm, Monday through Friday.) Volunteers are also needed to help place the pinwheels before the ceremony. Contact the Foundation at 444-2370 or foundation@stpetes.org for more information or to sign up.

Hospice Lite A Life Volunteers – From the first Tuesday in November through the second Thursday in December, the Foundation utilizes volunteers to hand-address family acknowledgement cards for gifts received during this special event. Volunteers normally work two hours between 8:00 to 5:00 weekdays. Volunteers are also used for setup, serving and cleanup at the tree-lighting event held at the Civic Center the second Thursday in December. Volunteers are also to string lights and assist with light take down. Contact Lynne Grant, Hospice Volunteer Coordinator 447-2464 or lgrant@stpetes.org.

Hospice Program Volunteers – Volunteers who attend Hospice Volunteer Training and meet screening guidelines are assigned to a patient/family. This individual participates in end-of-life care by assisting family caregivers. It can be as little as providing time to allow the caregiver to shop, have some alone time, attend to personal appointments, etc. or to the point of providing direct patient care assistance, such as changing linens or cleaning. Hospice staff provides specific patient care requirements. Contact Lynne Grant, Hospice Volunteer Coordinator 447-2464 or lgrant@stpetes.org.

Foundation Office Assistance – This volunteer provides help at least once per month for 1-2 hours, and on an as-needed basis. Tasks include new donor recognition mailings, volunteers calls, and other miscellaneous tasks. Contact Doris Romanisko, St. Peter’s Hospital Foundation, Director of Annual Giving 444-2372 or dromanisko@stpetes.org.

St. Peter’s Hospital Association – Members of this Association support St. Peter’s by staffing the Hospital Gift Shop, the Hospitality Cart, and other special projects. The projects include their annual membership drive Tea, the Holiday Sock Sew, and annual Association Luncheon. Membership dues are $5 per year, meetings every other month. Contact Arlene Mathews, President St. Peter’s Hospital Association 442-7264.

Hospital Volunteers – There are many roles that volunteers can fill at St. Peter’s. They range from information desk attendants, directing patients and visitors in the hospital, chart delivery and pick up, clerical work, and other assigned tasks. Usually work in four-hour blocks of time, one or more times per month. Each volunteer receives a thorough orientation to the Hospital and their specific position. Volunteer development and continuing education is encouraged and provided through internal sources and external workshops. The Hospital seeks volunteer input on an ongoing basis through departmental communication, monthly volunteer meetings and newsletter. There are several recognition programs. Volunteers may utilize St. Peter’s computer lab (pending availability). Experience social interaction and the opportunity to make new friends. Volunteers gain a sense of personal pride and satisfaction by helping people in the community and making a difference. For Hospital Volunteer positions, contact Peggy Stebbinsat 444-2135 pstebbins@stpetes.org

Tough Enough to Wear Pink
Survivor Reception Set-up: A reception to be held at the fairgrounds for breast cancer survivors. Volunteers are needed to set up and decorate the pavilion (think pink!)

Decorations: The afternoon before the rodeo, we will decorate the grandstands, including a special area for survivors, their families, and St. Peter’s ticket buyers.

TETWP Merchandise: Many items to help support the event will be on sale, and we’ll need your help to man the booths. Expect to sell wristbands, water, hats, pins, etc.
* Volunteers are needed to man the booths from Weds. to Fri. before the rodeo*

“Pass the Hat”: During the rodeo, we’ll pass pink hats through the stands for extra donations. If you’re quick at counting money, this is the job for you!

Clean-up: Help us take down the pink flags, banners, etc. decorating the stands. (Will happen late Friday night after the rodeo or early Saturday morning.)

Raffle Ticket Sales: 2 opportunities available! You can help us by pre-selling tickets to your friends and neighbors. Or, you can sell tickets the night of the rodeo.
*If choosing to pre-sell, please contact the Foundation ASAP, and we’ll get the tickets to you.*

Golf Tournament
Set-up: Arrive at Green Meadow Country Club at 11:00am. Help staff set-up tables for registration/raffle ticket sales/etc. Decorate according to theme.

Registration/Check-in: Also arriving at 11:00am. Check player names on registration list and distribute player gift bags as they arrive. Make player substitutions as necessary.

Raffle Tickets: Admire the fine jewelry donations from Eaton Turner. Convince players that they must have one of these items. Sell tickets, and fill out with name and phone number. Later in the afternoon, travel the course, and attempt to sell more tickets. (Drawing held at gala in October)

Mulligan seller: Encourage the “not as confident” players to buy up to 2 mulligans to improve their score and help their team win.

Hole Sitter/Official: The most important people on hole in one or other prize holes. Needed to watch and alert the staff if anyone wins. All hole sitters are expected to socialize with the players and have a good time.

Gaming Official: Deal cards, and coax the long hitters and putters into trying their luck.

Clean-up: Always a popular option, this includes everything from breaking down tables at the end of the event (around 6:00pm), to packing cars, to cleaning out the golf carts and returning them to the cart barn.

Hole/Prize Sponsor Calls: (Prior to the event) Contact some of our former sponsors and new prospects for potential hole sponsorships and player prizes. A list of company names will be provided, but we always welcome newcomers!

Cart Calls: (Prior to the event) Contact GMCC members who are not playing in the tournament and see if they would be willing to loan us their cart. A list of names to call will be provided.

Gala
Decorating Crew: Please circle the number for each day you’d like to work. Shifts are from 10:00-2:00, with lunch provided.

Thursday – begin decoration of entryway and ballroom. Begin table set-up.
Friday – finish ballroom and entry decorations. Put linens, glasses, etc on tables. Assemble centerpieces. Assist with placement of boards and package items.

Saturday morning – All volunteers are expected to attend a short training session. Also, if you can help with last minute set up, please check this box.

Registration/Check-in: Registration is generally divided into four sections (by alphabet). Distribute programs with bid numbers to the guests. Change or add guest names and numbers as needed.

Early Cashier: Needed from registration until the end of the live auction (usually 6:00pm to 9:00pm). Two volunteers will be needed to run the credit card machines (training provided) and two volunteers to take cash or checks. Guests will obtain a purchase printout, pay for their items, then proceed to check-out.

Late Cashier: Needed at the end of the evening (usually from 8:45pm to 12:15am) as the silent auction closes. Perform the same duties as the early cashiers.

Checkout: Review sales receipts and distribute gift certificates, art, gift baskets, etc. to guests. Call cabs for any guests who need or request them.

Silent Auction Docent: Assist guests with any silent auction package questions that they may have. Replenish bid sheets and check for under bids. Help to close the silent auction at the listed times. Take the bid sheets and silent auction items downstairs to checkout as the sections close.

Live Auction Docent: Your chance to be Vanna White! Take all live auction boards and art downstairs 10-15 minutes before the live auction begins (around 8:00pm). Walk the floor with the live auction board or item as the bidding commences. At the end of the auction, take all boards and items to the checkout.

Anything: You’re amazing! Tasks will be assigned as needed throughout the evening.

Day After Cleanup: Always a popular option! Finish any ballroom cleaning as needed, and pack away all decorations and supplies. Help Foundation staff load items for return to the office.