Every day of the year, Mercy’s patients benefit from the dedication of over 400 volunteers, who willingly donate their services to help those in need of a kind word or a caring touch.  Services provided by our volunteers include, but are not limited to:

Cancer Care Volunteers
Volunteers are specially trained to provide support on our Cancer Care Unit, assisting the professional staff with patient care, office work and general support of families.

Silver Spoons
These very special volunteers provide assistance to patients needing help at meal times.

Stephanie J. Kahn Listening Therapy Program
Volunteers distribute audio cassette recordings of popular books, magazines, old time radio shows and inspirational material to our hospital patients who may be unable to read due to physical or visual limitations.  This service provides a therapeutic adjunct to medical care providing enjoyment, comfort and diversion to our patients.

Thrift Shop
Located at 395 Peninsula Boulevard, volunteers staff our thrift shop, with all profits benefiting Mercy.

Volunteer Transport
Volunteers use hospital cars to transport patients with limited resources to Mercy Medical Center’s treatment centers, such as to radiology physical rehabilitation, outpatient clinics, respiratory therapy and cardiac rehab.

General Services
Whether it’s providing support in one of the above special programs, or by comforting the families of ER patients, giving directions at the front desk, or working in a business office, Mercy’s volunteers are there to make the hospital stay easier, and even more cheerful.  Mercy and our patients are most grateful for our volunteers’ selfless and devoted service.  We truly appreciate all they do for us.  For more information on becoming a part of this special team, contact Sister Betty Ann McKiernan, Director of Volunteer Services, at (516) 705-1391.  Fax: (516) 705-2781

Application Forms & Instructions:
Please click here for Adult Volunteer opportunities and here for Junior (Teen) Volunteer opportunities.