{"id":15910,"date":"2023-10-07T07:53:39","date_gmt":"2023-10-07T14:53:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/?page_id=15910"},"modified":"2025-09-24T11:11:48","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T18:11:48","slug":"volunteer-at-samaritan-pacific-communities-hospital","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/careers-education\/volunteer-opportunities\/volunteer-at-samaritan-pacific-communities-hospital\/","title":{"rendered":"Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"shs-block hero grid-container has-gray-warm-background-color has-content-left\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/SNLH-Samaritan-Pacific-Communities-Hospital-SS.jpg); background-position:50% 87%;\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"hero-content-group\">\n\t\t<div class=\"hero-content has-contrast-box\" style=\"\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"hero-title\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"hero-title--part is-m\">Volunteer at Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"block_44f31bdf2dae45265b88d01b34fcb573\" class=\"shs-block block-section grid-container has-gray-warm-background-color\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-join-our-team-nbsp\">Join Our Team&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our volunteers serve in a number of areas including: Guest Assistance Desk, Surgical Services, Labor and Delivery, Emergency Department, Gift Shop, Pharmacy and \u201cNo One Dies Alone.\u201d<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"block_9a6f0f85495286d4378f7d60538e5117\" class=\"shs-block block-section grid-container has-white-background-color\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Start the Volunteer Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Initial Steps &amp; Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Complete and return your application.&nbsp;<\/strong>Find the downloadable<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>application packet below.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Submit two references.<\/strong>&nbsp;References must be completed by individuals outside your family. Reference can include friends, teachers\/professors, work associates&#8230;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Complete a criminal background check.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Volunteers must be at least 15 years of age to participate.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications will be considered&nbsp;<strong>only after your completed application items are received&nbsp;<\/strong>by Volunteer Services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Interview &amp; Next Steps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Volunteers are placed based on skills and available positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing the initial steps, you will be invited to an interview with Volunteer Services. You will receive volunteer information and review service descriptions and schedules. We will review your skills and interests to determine an appropriate placement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Once a volunteer assignment has been determined,&nbsp;<\/strong>you will receive a packet of information which includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Required training.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical forms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Last Steps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You will also have your picture taken for an identification badge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will be provided with&nbsp;<strong>mandatory&nbsp;<\/strong>general and volunteer orientation education.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will be required to complete a Volunteer Medical Information form and meet immunization\/test requirements with the Employee Health Department.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After completing the mandatory general and volunteer orientation requirements and receiving clearance by the Employee Health Department, you will contact your area of service to be trained.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Volunteers must make a minimum commitment of six months.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Typically, individuals volunteer once per week for 2 to 4 hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"block_9a6f0f85495286d4378f7d60538e5117\" class=\"shs-block block-section grid-container has-white-background-color\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions-about-volunteering-at-samaritan\">Frequently Asked Questions About Volunteering at Samaritan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_9627fff1a2c09f3a1f42cc03577b6010\" class=\"shs-block accordion\">\n\t<h3 class=\"accordion-title\">\n\t\t<button\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\tid=\"accordion_title_69f1d5f3c55e49.13287891\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-control\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"accordion_panel_69f1d5f3c55e94.98115818\">May I Volunteer for More Than One Service? <span class=\"iconfont-chevron-right\"><\/span><\/button>\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<section\n\t\tid=\"accordion_panel_69f1d5f3c55e94.98115818\"\n\t\tclass=\"accordion-panel\"\n\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion_title_69f1d5f3c55e49.13287891\" style=\"height:0\">\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<p>Yes. Once you have completed training for one service, you are welcome to begin training in another service. Some of our volunteers work in several different volunteer positions.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_51b59091854b558371a26ca0fea39399\" class=\"shs-block accordion\">\n\t<h3 class=\"accordion-title\">\n\t\t<button\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\tid=\"accordion_title_69f1d5f3c57d45.16469666\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-control\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"accordion_panel_69f1d5f3c57d66.03615541\">What Is the Dress Code for Volunteers? <span class=\"iconfont-chevron-right\"><\/span><\/button>\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<section\n\t\tid=\"accordion_panel_69f1d5f3c57d66.03615541\"\n\t\tclass=\"accordion-panel\"\n\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion_title_69f1d5f3c57d45.16469666\" style=\"height:0\">\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<p>Samaritan\u2019s dress code applies to all staff, paid and volunteer. The basic dress code requires conservative, business-like attire. Examples of clothing that cannot be worn include: baseball caps, tee shirts, tube tops, shorts, see-through, provocative or revealing clothing, stirrup pants and spandex. A complete copy of Samaritan\u2019s dress code will be provided and reviewed during orientation.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_45d3a4d1d4631666422120d78f17152c\" class=\"shs-block accordion\">\n\t<h3 class=\"accordion-title\">\n\t\t<button\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\tid=\"accordion_title_69f1d5f3c5ad68.19283958\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-control\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"accordion_panel_69f1d5f3c5ad92.29126481\">What Principles Guide the Standard of Behavior of Volunteers? <span class=\"iconfont-chevron-right\"><\/span><\/button>\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<section\n\t\tid=\"accordion_panel_69f1d5f3c5ad92.29126481\"\n\t\tclass=\"accordion-panel\"\n\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion_title_69f1d5f3c5ad68.19283958\" style=\"height:0\">\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<p>Samaritan Health Services is powered by our people and dedicated to building healthier communities together. Our employees and volunteers are committed to serving with PRIDE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>P<\/strong>assion:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Give your best, every day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>R<\/strong>espect:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Treat all with dignity and courtesy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>I<\/strong>ntegrity:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Do what you say.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>D<\/strong>edication:&nbsp;&nbsp;Do whatever it takes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>E<\/strong>xcellence:&nbsp; &nbsp;Go above and beyond.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_f2299fe569d3105004fb70de1e834cf4\" class=\"shs-block accordion\">\n\t<h3 class=\"accordion-title\">\n\t\t<button\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\tid=\"accordion_title_69f1d5f3c5d047.01244181\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-control\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"accordion_panel_69f1d5f3c5d072.36333773\">Are There Annual Requirements for Volunteers? <span class=\"iconfont-chevron-right\"><\/span><\/button>\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<section\n\t\tid=\"accordion_panel_69f1d5f3c5d072.36333773\"\n\t\tclass=\"accordion-panel\"\n\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion_title_69f1d5f3c5d047.01244181\" style=\"height:0\">\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<p>All active volunteers are required to complete an annual education review, which includes information on health and safety, and the hospital emergency procedures. These requirements are regulatory mandates.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"block_b263ae934c1f5029e8f61c1e10946e1e\" class=\"shs-block block-section grid-container has-gray-warm-background-color has-circle-image has-medium-circle-image\" >\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"image\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/SPCH-Sunset-Clouds-smBGC.jpg\" class=\"attachment-square-md size-square-md\" alt=\"Front entry of Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital in Newport, Oregon.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/SPCH-Sunset-Clouds-smBGC.jpg 425w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/SPCH-Sunset-Clouds-smBGC-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/SPCH-Sunset-Clouds-smBGC-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/SPCH-Sunset-Clouds-smBGC-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/>\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Volunteer Forms \u2013 Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please download and submit your application to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital &#8211; Volunteer Services<br>930 SW Abbey St<br>Newport, OR 97365<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/volunteer-application-spch?type=pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Volunteer application packet.<\/a>&nbsp; Includes application, reference forms and criminal background check form.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/volunteer-reference-form-spch?type=pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reference form only.<\/a>&nbsp; Or submit an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.samhealth.org\/careers-education\/volunteer-opportunities\/be-a-reference\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online reference.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Have additional questions?\u00a0 Please\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:mleis@samhealth.org?subject=Volunteering%20at%20Samaritan%20Pacific%20Communities%20Hospital\">email<\/a>\u00a0or call <a href=\"tel:541-574-2537\">541-574-2537<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Volunteer at Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital. 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