Sanford Bismarck is eagerly looking for individuals interested in giving back to their community. Our volunteers serve with the same mission, vision and values as our employees. They’re dedicated people whose work benefits patients, their families and our medical teams.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Sanford Health. We appreciate your community spirit and look forward to welcoming you to our family of caregivers.
No. All employment is arranged through our human resources department.
Yes, but opportunities are limited and usually fill up quickly due to their popularity. Look for or ask about volunteer opportunities with Sanford Bismarck that have evening or weekend availability if you’re restricted to those times.
We don’t currently offer shadowing opportunities.
The entire application process usually takes three to four weeks to complete. We highly encourage applicants to begin the process up to one month before they would like to begin volunteering.
Most volunteers start out with a weekly two- to four-hour shift. Volunteers who are interested in picking up additional shifts should discuss their options with their coordinator. Both flexible and regular weekly scheduling are available.
Volunteers will not usually have the opportunity to observe physicians working with patients during their volunteer work.
Not every department has a need or the resources to accommodate volunteers. Only those listed can effectively use volunteers’ services.
It depends. We can’t accept volunteers with misdemeanor or felony charges other than minor driving violations. Also, all volunteers must be able to fulfill the required six-month commitment regardless of the number of hours they need.
Unfortunately, no. We ask our volunteers for a six-month or 50-hour commitment. Check out Volunteer Bisman for short-term volunteer opportunities.
No. All medical screenings involved with volunteering are covered if completed through our employee health services.
