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Published 11/24/25 10:34AM

Surgery Waiting Room

UnityPoint Health - Des Moines
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Des Moines, IA
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    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Commitment Details:
    6 month commitment one - two shifts a month
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    5
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Health & Medicine
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Completion of Application and Onboarding process; Background Check and Health Screening

    Description

    Interact with patients and families within our surgical waiting room. Waiting room volunteers enjoy connecting with families and staff. Assist anxious families by serving as a host/hostess and as a liaison between families of patients and the medical team in this fast-paced environment!

    Location to Apply:

    https://www.volgistics.com/appform/1540876501

    Please note, all volunteers must complete a screening process prior to joining the team which includes:

    • Placement Interview and Orientation
    • Volunteer Handbook Review
    • State of Iowa Background check
    • National Background check (if applicable)
    • Health Screening
      • Covid and Flu Vaccination Required
      • Tuberculosis (TB) Test
    • Adults commit to a minimum of 6 months
    • Undergrad/Graduate students commit to a minimum of 2 semesters

    1 shift available:

    • Two shifts / 7 am to 11:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. 4:00pm: 07:00 to 11:00 CST

    Location

    On-site
    Des Moines, Iowa, US

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