Volunteer

Since 1955, volunteers have been a central part of what we do. Are you ready to help keep St. Tammany healthy?

Donations don’t just come in monetary form. We’re every bit as grateful for the generous donation of time made by our tireless army of volunteers, which primarily include members of the St. Tammany Hospital Guild, a welcome presence at the hospital since 1955.

From helping patients and visitors find their way around the hospital to offering clerical help to visiting with hospice patients and more, our volunteers are central to our community-based mission. They’re also an indispensable part of what we do every day, donating a total of 25,000 hours each year to 20 hospital departments.

Among the benefits our volunteers receive in exchange for their time are:

• A sense of satisfaction from contributing to the community.
• An opportunity to meet new people and make new friends.
• A chance to learn new skills and maintain their current skills.
• The gaining of knowledge about the community and the hospital.
• For Guild members, there are also regular invitations to social and recognition events, a free meal for every four-hour hospital shift, and a subscription to our quarterly Guild newsletter.

“My experiences with volunteers are among my most fond memories, and the relationships I’ve developed with them have shown me what to aspire toward,” STHS Volunteer Coordinator Shirley Primes said. “Without a doubt, the volunteer experience at St. Tammany Health System has been extremely inspiring. I have gained life experiences that I will never forget. In the words of Sherry Anderson: ‘Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless but because they’re priceless!’”