Volunteer Opportunities

Every day, people want to make a positive impact in the world around them. One way you can make a positive impact is to join St. Peter’s dynamic Volunteer Services program! It is the goal of our program to match individuals willing to share their time and talents with the right volunteer opportunity. We have many opportunities available throughout several areas.

We request that volunteers work one four-hour shift per week or as needed. Times shown below are a broad schedule, not shift expectations.

Current opportunities

Covid-19 Surge Support

Can you mop, fold laundry, provide a smile, coffee or warm blanket? Do you have limited hours, but you want to help? Covid-19 Surge Support volunteers have a variety of essential tasks that St. Peter’s staff need help with. Come in for an hour or more, based on your time and our need, but we do request a minimum of a 40-hour total commitment. A Covid-19 Surge Support application, background check and attendance of an abbreviated New Employee Orientation are required.

COVID-19 Surge Support Application

Patient and Staff Services

This opportunity requires the volunteer to be able to walk distances, interact well with both patients and staff and have a positive outlook. Below are a variety of departments that have openings in the mornings, afternoons and evenings. 

Child Care Helper

Volunteers assist staff with caring for children or help with other tasks at our licensed child care center. Opportunities include arts and crafts, reading, cooking and more. Must be friendly and customer service oriented. 

Shifts available Monday - Friday, depending on location (Pete's Place at the Regional Medical Center or Pete's Place North) 

Guest Relations

Volunteers meet or visit with patients, may serve as an escort or waiting room attendant, check on visitor needs and assist staff with stocking or other duties as needed. Must be able to walk distances and be able to perform light lifting and bending. Friendly and customer service-oriented.

Please indicate which department is preferred when you apply. A variety of days and shift times are available.

Food is Care

Volunteers pick up food boxes from our community partner organization and deliver them to program participants’ homes every other week. You will occasionally call program participants to notify them of delivery information changes. Occasional assistance with preparing Harvest of the Month educational activities and/or occasional assistance in the garden is required. Must have driver’s license and ability to provide own transportation. This volunteer opportunity would afford students the chance to cultivate their patient interaction skills.

Shifts are available every other Wednesday from 12 pm – 4 pm. 

Patient Access and Greeter

Serves as a patient and visitor greeter and escort to various departments throughout the complex. Individuals must be friendly, outgoing and able to walk distances.

Please indicate which entrance(s) is preferred when you apply. A variety of times is available Monday through Friday.

Customer Service and Sales

Serve as a cashier, provide customer service, stock shelves and provide light cleaning. Individuals should be friendly, outgoing and have attention to detail. The ability to sit and stand for periods of time is required.

Please indicate which department is preferred when you apply.

Office Support

Assist with general office support based on individual department needs. Duties may include filing, opening and sorting mail, answering phones and other office support. Some computer experience is preferred, but not required.

Please indicate which department is preferred when you apply.

Float and On-call Volunteer

This work is non-clinical and is based on individual project needs. Duties may include general clerical, mailings or promotional stuffing, greeter and event assistance, etc. Mobility is required and computer experience is preferred, but not required.

Shifts are as-needed with flexible schedules.

Laundry Support

Additional opportunities

In addition to the volunteer opportunities available above, St. Peter’s Health Foundation and St. Peter’s Health & Hospice accept volunteers specific to their organizations. If interested, review the opportunities below and contact them directly for further details and the application process.

Foundation Volunteers

To volunteer for any of the Foundation’s activities, please call 406-444-2370 or email crock@sphealth.org.

St. Peter’s Hospital Association

Members of the Association support St. Peter’s Health by volunteering for projects which include the annual Holiday Sock Sew held each December, Valentine’s Luncheon and the Gift Shop. Please contact the St. Peter's Health Foundation at 406-444-2370 for more information and to find out about membership opportunities.

Hospice Volunteer Services

The mission of the St. Peter’s Hospice Volunteer program is to provide a supportive presence, offer comfort and enhance the quality of life for patients and their families. They are an integral part of the Hospice team. Volunteers must complete a background check and Hospice volunteer training. Volunteer services may include companionship, respite so that family members can have a break, as well as assistance with household tasks such as light housekeeping and meal preparation. Specialty volunteer services include massage, music, and recording life stories. Other volunteer opportunities include clerical work in the Hospice office and assisting with our Light A Life fund-raising event. Please contact St. Peter's Volunteer & Bereavement Coordinator, Leslie Saulsbury by calling 406-447-2464 or emailing lsaulsbury@sphealth.org for further information about training and volunteer opportunities.

Volunteers play an integral role in the services we provide to the patients and the community. St. Peter’s vision is to be the gold standard for health care in Montana. Join us in this endeavor to provide exceptional and compassionate health care to our patients and our community.