Volunteers

Wesley Medical Center is proud to give community members seeking volunteer opportunities the chance to play an integral role for our team. We strive to make the best experience possible for our patients and guests by providing support and non-clinical care through compassion, quality care and teamwork. Our volunteers provide thousands of hours each year to help support our hospital. While we cannot provide direct medical assistance, we do give that extra level of customer service to our patients, guests and staff every day. There are many opportunities available, ranging from working at an information desk, assisting families in the emergency department, helping escort patients and guests around the hospital and much more!

Please carefully review the Wesley volunteer program requirements prior to applying. If you have specific questions concerning the program, you may reach us at (316) 962-2104 during regular business hours.

• The Wesley volunteer program requires an individual commitment. We do not offer group volunteer opportunities or one-time volunteer opportunities.
• The application process includes a personal interview, criminal background check, submission of personal health records and successful completion of volunteer orientation(s).
• Please note that Wesley does not accept volunteers for court mandated volunteer hours.
• Wesley has a mandatory influenza vaccination policy during flu season.
• Volunteers agree to maintain a regular schedule of at least four shifts per month.
• Volunteers agree to a minimum commitment level of 4 shifts per month and 60 total hours of volunteer services before separating from the program. This typically takes approximately six months.

We offer a variety of volunteer experiences based on our hospital needs. Our volunteers commit to a consistent and ongoing schedule.

Our volunteers serve in a variety of areas:

• Patient & visitor transport
  Responsible for greeting all patients and guests that pass by desk and provide guidance or transportation via wheelchair to destinations.
• Information desk attendant
  Assist all guests and patients in navigating the hospital and in locating patient rooms. Responsible for contacting Town Park or Security as needed.
• Wesley Woodlawn Hospital & ER
  Volunteers focus on providing comfort care services to our guests. They also provide non-clinical support to Wesley Woodlawn’s team and help to enhance the care experience.
• Emergency Department
  Volunteers focus on providing comfort care services to patients and family members in our emergency care units. They also provide non-clinical support to emergency services staff.
• No One Dies Alone Program (NODA)
  NODA Volunteers provide patients with companionship, allow them to die with dignity and ensure that they will be remembered. Requires 1-hour orientation.
• Cuddler Program
  Under the guidance of nurses, cuddlers hold and comfort infants, calm fussy babies and provide therapeutic touch as well as soothe babies through quiet contact.
  PLEASE NOTE: Volunteers must be 21 years of age or older and must complete one year with our volunteer program to be eligible for this program.
• Unit volunteers
  Volunteers focus on providing comfort care services to our guests and provide non-clinical support to staff in specific units such as Wesley Birth Care Suites, Intensive Care Units, Ortho-Spine Unit, Outpatient Rehabilitation and Surgical Telemetry, to name but a few.
• Wesley Rehabilitation Center
  Volunteers serve as customer service agents and focus on providing comfort care services to our patients and guests. They also provide non-clinical support to the rehab center.
• Children are Special Pillow Program
  Every month, volunteers create unique, handcrafted pillows that are given to pediatric patients at Wesley Children’s Hospital to help brighten their days.
• More!
  Other volunteer positions are available as need dictates. Ask what other opportunities might be available.

Please note that not all opportunities are available at all times and no spot is guaranteed. We try our best to place you based on your interests and our needs.

The importance of the safety and health of our patients is our top priority. That’s why we follow a specific set of steps to review and approve volunteer applications.

Step 1

Apply. Please download the volunteer application by clicking the button below. You can complete the form electronically or complete by hand. Once finished, please print and mail the completed application to: Wesley Volunteer Services, 550 N. Hillside St., Wichita, KS 67214.

Volunteer Application

Step 2

Interview. Once we have reviewed your application, a background check will be completed prior to setting up an interview. Once your background check is complete, someone will reach out to schedule a phone or group interview. Interviews are conducted between the hours of 9:00am and 4:00pm, Monday through Thursday.

Step 3

If selected to join our volunteer program, an Employee Health appointment will be scheduled. You will receive three forms via email prior to that appointment. Please complete the forms prior to your Employee Health visit to help streamline the process. During your appointment, you will be asked to provide:

• Medical History & HIPAA Forms (from your application)
• Proof of two (2) MMR (Mumps, Measles, Rubella) immunizations since birth or lab work indicating immunity to MMR. Applicants born prior to 1957 may be exempt from this requirement.
• Tuberculosis (TB) testing and/or screening will depend on your assignment. If you have TB skin test results or blood titer results from within the past year, please bring those records with you. Volunteers with patient contact must meet a 2-step testing requirement. All volunteers will complete a TB Risk Assessment survey annually. If you have previously tested positive during TB testing, please bring the results of your most recent chest x-ray.
• Flu shot vaccinations are required during flu season (Nov. 1-April 1). Our volunteers are required to have the flue shot if volunteering during this time frame.

If you do not have any of the immunization records mentioned above, do not incur costs associated with these requirements prior to your interview or acceptance into the program. We will discuss your options with you during your Employee Health visit.

Next steps

Once you have been cleared through Employee Health, an orientation date will be sent to you via email. Please read the instructions carefully, as they will explain when your orientation session will occur, where to go, etc.

Upon completion of your orientation session, you will be ready to begin your volunteer experience. Please be aware that additional training may be necessary, depending on the department in which you will serve.

We appreciate your interest in sharing your time with our patients and staff!

For additional information on volunteering at Wesley, please call us at (316) 962-2104 during regular business hours. If we are unavailable, please leave a message, and we will return your call within 48 hours.