Junior Volunteers

The Junior Volunteer Program is designed to provide an opportunity for young people to give caring and meaningful service to residents and patients throughout Mercy Medical Center. This experience helps develop a sense of responsibility and maturity, in addition to providing exposure to the many and varied healthcare careers and endeavors within our community.

Facts

• Must be 12 - 19 years old
• Must wear a specific uniform
• Must be dependable and confidential, capable of following directions and demonstrating a responsible manner
• Must display an interest in compassionate service to others

Bluff Terrace Nursing Home Volunteering
Volunteering at Bluff Terrace provides residents with the opportunity to interact with young people. Many inter-generational activities are offered to residents and volunteers in an effort to create active participation and enjoyable companionship. Saturday mornings involve various planned activities (including crafts, cooking, games, and special events) provided in conjunction with the Bluff Terrace activity department. Volunteers also assist the nursing staff with replenishing ice water and linens. On Thursday evenings, volunteers take the residents to the south campus cafeteria and serve dinner "restaurant-style," creating a fun and pleasant atmosphere for everyone.

Mercy Child Care and Preschool
Volunteers at the childcare center offer staff enthusiastic and capable after-school help. This often involves reading, rocking, and playing games with the young children.

North Campus Volunteering
Volunteers at the north campus provide assistance to patients in an acute care setting. These volunteers help with delivering meal trays and replenishing patients' ice water, in addition to working directly with hospital staff in pediatrics, health information management, ER, Radiology, Materials Management, Human Resources, Public Relations, and several various opportunities.

Wyndcrest Nursing Home Volunteering
Volunteering at Wyndcrest offers both the residents and staff an opportunity to interact with dedicated and enthusiastic students. These volunteers bring the magic of youth and companionship to the activities planned on Saturday mornings, in addition to visiting residents, delivering newspapers and mail, and replenishing ice water.

Summer Program
Volunteering opportunities are available during the summer months for students ages 12 and above. Special events and activities are planned with an inter-generational feeling in cooperation with Mercy's activity departments at Bluff Terrace and Wyndcrest nursing homes. During the week, help may also be provided at Mercy Child Care and Preschool working with infants and children. Volunteers can contribute between 2 and 15 hours per week.

Information
Assistant Junior Volunteer Coordinator (563) 244-3525
Volunteer Director (563) 244-3663

Junior Volunteer Office
Mercy Medical Center
1410 N. 4th Street
Clinton, IA 52732