Join Our Volunteer Team at Independence Health System
When you volunteer at Independence Health System (IHS), you become part
of a unique group of individuals motivated by various reasons but together,
working toward one goal ― improving the health and well-being of every
life touched. And the opportunities to volunteer are as varied as the
people seeking to help. From preparing mailings, packaging medical charts,
making the initial connection with visitors at the front desk, staffing
the surgical waiting areas, or any other of the roles available, you contribute
toward making IHS a caring place for those who enter our doors.
Click on the location below to find volunteer opportunities:
Our Auxiliary is comprised of retired professionals, homemakers, hospital
employees and is a valuable resource in assisting hospital staff. Membership
is available to all qualifying applicants older than 18. Prospective members
must complete an application.
Click here to download an application to be a Butler Memorial Hospital Volunteer.
Junior Auxiliary
This program has been designated to supplement and enhance the quality
of care provided to patients, families, visitors, and the community; as
well as to broaden your awareness of various medical professions. You
must be entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade by the fall of 2025 to qualify for this program. There is only one
class/session per year. The membership year for 2025 will begin on June
9, 2025, and will conclude on August 15, 2025. A mandatory orientation
session is required for all chosen Jr. Auxiliary members. Your application
form and two letters of recommendation must be completed and returned
no later than Monday, March 31, 2025. Preference may be given to early
applications. Applications received after March 31, 2025, will not be
considered.
Click here to download the Junior Auxiliary Program application.
Click here to view the flier.
Clarion Hospital
Clarion Hospital Student Volunteers
For college students of any age desiring to pursue a certain career field
in healthcare.
Click here to download an application to be a Clarion Hospital Volunteer.
Clarion Hospital Adult Volunteers
For adults ages 18 and over who would like to volunteer primarily for the
purpose of serving their community and experiencing the fulfillment which
volunteering provides.
For more information about how to become a Clarion Hospital volunteer,
please call
814-226-1673.
Once your application is processed, a hospital representative will contact
you with information about opportunities available based on your schedule
and interests.
Frick, Latrobe and Westmoreland Hospitals
Our age requirement for volunteering is 16 years old and above. So, if
you have a particular skill, the ability to give back, a passion for caring,
and enjoy being part of a team, you can become a volunteer.
What You Gain from Volunteering
Our volunteers find their experiences rewarding and adaptable to their
skills, abilities and needs. As part of volunteering, you get:
Orientation and training
Free parking
Free meal in the hospital cafeteria
Flu shot
Opportunities to attend Safety and Employee Health Fairs
The ability to meet new people and interact with staff
Career exploration and job experience
A chance to learn more about your community’s leading health system
Hospital and Off-Site Campus Volunteers
We welcome volunteers age 16 and older at our Frick, Latrobe, Westmoreland
Hospital campuses as well as the Squares at Norwin and Latrobe and Laurel
Surgical Center locations with opportunities for adult volunteers and
students who are preparing for their future or exploring career goals.
Options include:
Patient Care Team Work areas such as family visiting areas
Emergency Departments
Administrative Offices, Food and Nutrition, Social Services and others
Community Outreach Events
There are also similar opportunities at the Square at Norwin, our outpatient
center located in North Huntingdon; the Square at Latrobe, the Square
at Connellsville; Laurel Surgical Center, Greensburg, and our Excela Health
Medical Group physician offices across Westmoreland County.
To become a volunteer, please complete the appropriate application form
located at the bottom of this page.
Hospice Volunteers
Hospice-trained volunteers serve as part of a team giving compassionate
care to those with a terminal illness and their families. They provide
a support system for caregivers by visiting patients or helping them and
family members with errands. Hospice volunteers also provide direct and
indirect patient care including respite and social visits, clerical duties
and help with special projects.
To learn more about hospice volunteering, call our Volunteer Coordinator,
724-689-1800.
Pet Therapy Volunteers
Our team of volunteers at Independence Health System includes a few furry
friends as well. Pet therapy animals are used to provide comfort and affection
to patients, staff and visitors at various locations throughout the system.
Their owners, who accompany their animals on visits, must meet the same
requirements as any other volunteer.
Each animal:
Must be at least one-year-old
May be of any breed or mixed breed
Must be tested and registered through one of the recognized national or
regional therapy animal organizations
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