Volunteer Services Program
Presbyterian volunteers provide important services to our organization.
- More than 600 active volunteers work at 11 Presbyterian Healthcare sites under the direction of the Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation.
- The Volunteer Services Program provides tens of thousands of invaluable hours of service and significant cash support to Presbyterian Healthcare Services.
- Profits from the four gift shops managed by the Volunteer Services Program, averaging $300,000 annually, are returned to Presbyterian Hospitals via the Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation and designated for patient care and other programs.
Our Stories
Betty started out 'easy.' She volunteered at Presbyterian Hospital every other week, but, before she knew it, she was here three times a week, bringing hand crocheted baby blankets and caps to our newborns. “It's such a rewarding feeling when so many patients and families are so appreciative of what we do.”
When Manny retired from Presbyterian Healthcare Services, he couldn't wait to come back as a volunteer. Our patients and their families appreciate his work and his spirit, and they often try to tip him for his services. But, true to his character, he tells them his heart is so full after a day volunteering, there is nothing more he could possible take. “When they insist, I tell them to send me a blessing, or, better yet, to give me a hug.”
Laura is thrilled with how quickly relationships develop between the volunteers and patients and their families. She started volunteering to meet a requirement for a university class, and never stopped. Recently she was in line at the bank dressed in her Presbyterian Volunteer shirt, people started coming up to her to thank her for her service. “My family says I glow when I come home from the hospital.”
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Volunteer Opportunities
Our goal in Volunteer Services is to match your interests and talents with a volunteer opportunity.
Opportunites are available in:
- Hospice
- Information Desk
- Gift Shops
- Medical Records
- Primary Care Volunteer
- Pet Therapy
- Patient Transport
- Surgery Host
- Sewing Groups
- Emergency Room
- And much, much more.
Volunteer Types
Adult volunteers must be at least 18 years old and serve in nearly every department of the hospital. Youth volunteers are 15 – 17 years old and provide a weekly commitment of 4 hours per week and an overall minimum commitment of nine months.
Volunteer Applications
If you are interested in volunteering you may fill out one of our applications, link below, and return to the Volunteer Services Department. Applications may be submitted by mail or by fax.
Youth TB Parental Consent Form
Mail your appplication to:
Presbyterian Hospital
Volunteer Services Department
PO Box 26666
Albuquerque, NM 87125-6666
Fax your application to:
(505) 841-1858
