Volunteering
Volunteers at Public Hospital District No. 1 are an integral part of our healthcare team serving Mason General Hospital, and Oakland Bay Pediatrics. Volunteers extend care and compassion in serving the patients, the community and the staff thus enhancing our high quality of care.
Our Hospital Volunteers are:
- Friendly
- Responsible and dependable
- Have a positive attitude towards patients, visitors and staff
- Culturally sensitive
- Conscientious of hospital policies and procedures
Reasons to Volunteer
At Mason General Hospital, volunteers are welcomed as a significant part of the healthcare team, working with staff to provide quality healthcare and services. There are many reasons to volunteer at Mason General Hospital:
- Helping others
- Opportunity to use existing skills and develop new skills
- Share ideas
- Explore possible career options
- Give back to your community
- Meet new friends
- Gain experience for entering the workforce
Volunteers at Mason General Hospital are shown the hospital's appreciation with:
- Active participation in hospital special functions
- Free flu shots
- Free PPD screenings
- Annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
Become a Volunteer
Volunteering is a rewarding experience. You can acquire new skills, build new friendships but most importantly achieve satisfaction of helping others. We have volunteer opportunities for adults and junior volunteers ages 15 and older. Some of the areas utilizing volunteer services include, but are not limited to:
- Reception and Information in the Surgical Waiting Area
- Reception and Information in the Emergency Waiting & Patient Registration Area
- Gift Shop
- Thrift Shop
- Fundraisers
- General clerical areas
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Nursing units
- Emergency Services
Interested in Volunteering?
Once you have decided that becoming a volunteer at Mason General Hospital is the right decision for you we ask that you please contact Crystal Diemert, Director of Volunteer Services at (360) 427-3621 or by e-mail at cdiemert@masongeneral.com . She will set up a time to meet with you to discuss your goals and interests and available opportunities at Mason General Hospital.