Volunteering can be a very rewarding experience. Mountain Vista Medical Center invites adults and high school students to share their time and talent with our visitors, patients and staff. Volunteers are found in every area of the hospital – from administrative offices to patient care areas. Below are some examples of volunteer opportunities at Mountain Vista:

Volunteer Opportunities

• Administrative/Clerical Support weekdays, flexible hours between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Use your general office and Microsoft Office skills to assist in departments throughout the Hospital.
   
• Book Cart daily from 9 -11 a.m. or 1- 3 p.m. Deliver books and magazines to patient rooms, and refill lobby magazine racks.
   
• Day Project Coordinator works independently or leads group to produce, collect, package and distribute items from the following projects: Baby Items, Adult Lap Robes, Heart Pillows, Breakfast Tray Flower Power, and Seasonal Greetings.
   
• Day Project Volunteer serves off-site making baby caps, booties, blankets, lap robes, heart-shaped pillows, paper flowers, and seasonal tray brighteners for patients; on-site projects include mailings, goody bag and folder assembly, and soft goods packaging. Individuals and groups welcome!
   
• Lobby Reception daily from 8 a.m.-12 p.m., 12-4 p.m. and 4-8 p.m. Greet customers at the Main, Outpatient or Cardiology Entrance. Provide information, directions or an escort to visitor destination; deliver flowers and mail to patients.
   
• Nutritional Services daily, flexible hours. Work in Café, catering, dish room or stock nourishment rooms on patient wings. Help patients order from the room service menu. Arizona Food Handler’s card required for some positions.
   
• Pastoral Care. Minister to patients, families, and staff. Ordained ministers and chaplains may choose on-call and/or regularly scheduled visits. Lay “Friendly Visitors” serve during scheduled hours.
   
• Patient Rounds daily from 8 a.m.-12 p.m., 12-4 p.m. and 4-8 p.m. Refill patient water, refresh room supplies, remove food trays, and provide a variety of services to patients and visitors in Emergency, Medical/Surgical/Bariatric, Telemetry, and Women’s Services.
   
• Special Events. Greet, direct and escort visitors, serve as a booth attendant or assist in a number of other ways at Saturday and weeknight health fairs and marketing events.
   
• Tour Guides lead groups through pre-arranged stops to learn about our health care services.
   
• Waiting Rooms daily from 8 a.m.-12 p.m., 12-4 p.m. and 4-8 p.m. Greet and escort customers and serve as liaison with staff in Admitting, Cath Lab, Intensive Care, and Surgery.
   
• Weekenders serve Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m.-12 p.m., 12-4 p.m. and 4-8 p.m. Cross-train to fill positions at Main Lobby, ICU Waiting Room or Patient Rounds.

Volunteer Eligibility

• Adults age 18+.
   
• Students in high school grades 9+ by referral from a teacher or advisor.
   
• All Ages for off-site Day Projects.
   
• Recurring Volunteers serve at least one four-hour shift per week for one year.
   
• Winter Visitors return to volunteer service annually at least two consecutive seasons.
   
• Acceptance subject to interview, health, drug and background check clearance.
   
• Retention for voluntary service is solely at the discretion of Mountain Vista staff.

Volunteer Benefits

• Health, Drug and Background Screenings paid by Mountain Vista.
   
• Free Volunteer Uniform Shirts, appreciation activities, volunteer meetings and more!
   
• Free AAHV Membership (Association of Arizona Healthcare Volunteers) professional association.
   
• Free SeniorAdvantage two-year membership for age 55 and up, a $15 value.
   
• Complimentary meal up to $5 value in our Café per shift worked.
   
• Discounts at Gourmet Coffee Cart and Gift Shop.
   
• Free Flu Shots when available.
   
• Free TB Update Test annually.

Volunteer benefits include complimentary meals, Gift Shop discount, free membership in Association of Arizona Healthcare Volunteers, free Annual TB screening, free flu shots when available, free volunteer shirt, free health education seminars, volunteer appreciation programs and much more. Please contact us today to get started. Click here to download the volunteer application and agreement forms.