Southeast depends on its volunteers

Volunteers at Southeast Missouri Hospital wrap the gift of time with a special talent for caring.

Southeast Missouri Hospital's Auxiliary volunteers contributed more than 45,692 hours in 2002. They also welcomed 75 new members last year, swelling the ranks to more than 420.

The Auxiliary also contributed $50,000 to the Hospital in 2002 from many projects that includes the Wishing Well Gift Shop in the Lobby. Check out the Auxiliary's new Online Gift Shop.

Volunteers are important to the hospital

There are no age restrictions for adult volunteers. Every effort is made to pair each volunteer’s interest and time availability with service opportunities open at the time. People from all over the region are active participants in the volunteer program.

Read comments from volunteers.

All adult volunteers join the Auxiliary and dues are $5 a year. Volunteers can buy smocks and vests at cost or borrow them while on duty.

To reflect its appreciation and the value of the volunteer effort to the Hospital, a fringe benefit package has been developed for those who volunteer 150 hours or more per year.

Ilena Aslin received a statewide award in 2002 for her volunteering efforts. Learn more

Each summer, Southeast sponsors a popular Junior Volunteer program for young people age 14-18.

Learn more about our Junior Volunteer Program

Opportunities for Volunteering

  • Lobby Desk
  • Gift Shop
  • Blood Drives
  • Lobby Greeter
  • Business Offices
  • Special Events
  • Emergency Room
  • Surgical, intensive care and cardiothoracic waiting rooms
  • Patient Registration
  • Crafts and Sewing
  • Newborn Photography Project
  • Meals on Wheels deliveries
  • Hair Care and much more

Read about our volunteers who make hats for newborns

To become a volunteer or find out more information, call the Volunteer Office 651-5518.

It is best to call and make an appointment to talk with the Volunteer staff, and complete the application process. Business hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

"Our door is always open, and the welcome mat is always out," says Marge Sullivan, volunteer services director.

Click here for an printable application form (PDF)