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Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers serve patients and families in many ways. We have volunteers that range in age from 14 to over 90! All are welcome to join us in our healing ministry. Opportunities exist at Avera Prince of Peace, Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center, hospice and various Avera clinics. There are over 100 areas in which to volunteer.

We are currently looking for the following volunteers:

Position

 

 

 

Cardiovascular Nuc Med Reception

F   9-12

 

 

Information Desk

 

 

Sat    10-1

Avera Surgery Center Reception

 

M, T (2,4), W 12-4

 

Avera Surgery Center Guide

 

Th   12-4

 

NICU 4 Concierge

 

   F    12-4

   W (1,3,5),  F   4-8

 

ER Assistant (Pre-Med)

 

W  1-5 starting  July 28

Sat  5-9

Imaging Center

W  8-12

 

 

Lab Reception ADP 1

 

M, T, Th    12-4

 

ACI Welcome Desk Receptionist

W,Th, F      9 -12

M, T, W, Th     12-4

 

Rehab Dining Assistant      

 

M, T, W, F  4:30-6:30

 

Living Well Center Reception         

T, F     9-12:30

M, W   12:30-4:30

 

Behavioral Health Center Info Desk

 

 

Sat  4-8

Patient Escort

W    8-12:30

M, T, W, Th  4:30-7:30

 

Skywalk Ent. Info. Desk  (Summer Only)

W  9-12

M 12-4

 

Skywalk Ent. Info. Desk 

 

Th 12- 4

 

Examples of Volunteer Opportunities

  • Activity Assistance: Escorting patients and visitors
  • Clerical Work: Waiting room hosts and hostesses
  • Greeters and Guides: Hospice Care
  • Assisting Nursing Staff
  • Eucharistic Ministers
  • Mail Delivery
  • Reception Work

If you would like to speak to someone about volunteering, please choose from the following options:

Avera McKennan Volunteer Services at (605) 322-7897
Avera McKennan Hospice Volunteers (605) 322-7705
Avera Prince of Peace Volunteers (605) 322-5617

Apply to become a volunteer!

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