Giving
Ochsner Health is a system that delivers health to the people of Louisiana, Mississippi and the Gulf South with a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers can assist in a variety of ways. During the interview, staff will determine your interests and find opportunities that are mutually beneficial to the volunteer and Ochsner. Volunteer positions include patient care, service, and clerical duties, as well as other special projects.
Patient Care
Volunteers in patient care areas visit with patients and assist the nursing staff with non-technical duties. (Must be 16 years of age or older)
Service
Volunteers in service areas greet patients, family members, and visitors and assist them in locating their destination, escorting by wheelchair, delivering mail and magazine, etc.
Clerical
Volunteers in clerical areas assist the Ochsner staff with basic clerical duties, such as answering phones, creating packets, data entry, filing, etc.
Other Opportunities
Ochsner also offers other opportunities including:
- Pet Therapy
- Music Entertainment
- Rotating Art Exhibit
For more information on these and many other opportunities, please call 504-842-5085.
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