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Chaplain Program

Chaplain volunteer

Our chaplains play an important role in providing spiritual guidance and care to our patients, visitors, and care team members regardless of individual's belief system. They assist in variety of needs, including:

  • Minister with persons of diverse culture and religious backgrounds
  • Non- judgmental listening
  • Enhancement of Care Team Members' morale
  • Provide crisis intervention
  • Help with conversations about end-of-life decisions
  • Join patients and families in prayer
  • Respect patients' religious traditions and spiritual practices
  • Provide a calm presence for patients who don't want to feel or be alone

Requirements for Applicants

You will need to submit an application during application window or year-round depending on your location's availability. Once you have submitted your application, you will be called in for an interview.

If you are selected to our program:

  • You must provide a copy of your ordination certificate
  • You will sign permission for a SLED background check
  • You will be scheduled for a health screening with Employee Health Services
  • You will attend a scheduled Volunteer Chaplain Orientation
  • You must commit to a one to three hour shift per week to fulfill a minimum of 100 volunteer hours per year

For more information or for questions about the chaplain volunteer program, please see our Staff page for appropriate point of contact