Volunteer Program at St. Alexius Medical Center Volunteer

St. Alexius Medical Center Volunteer program plays a vital role in assisting the various departments within the Medical Center. Each day, over 60 volunteers of various ages and backgrounds work together to donate their time to support their hospital and their community. Together, they make a positive difference in the lives of our patients, their families, and our staff. 

Exciting and Challenging Opportunities

  • Customer service/guest relations: information desk, waiting rooms, gift shop, emergency room, and others
  • Patient/nursing staff: Assist patients in wheelchairs; deliver supplies to floors; deliver charts to floors.
  • Clerical/Office support: copying, filing, mailing and assisting with projects     

Who Can Become a Volunteer?

Individuals who are minimum 14 years old/freshman level in high school and can volunteer four hours per week for a 6 month period.

How Do I Get Started?

  • Complete and submit this online application: St. Alexius Medical Center Volunteer Application
  • Volunteers are required to attend a mandatory interview AND orientation session
    (please note you will be contacted for the interview only if the hospital’s needs for volunteers match your completed application qualifications and your availability)
  • Those born after January 1, 1957 must provide documentation of the MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) vaccination. All volunteers need to provide documentation of a current TB test.
  • Undergo a criminal background check if 18 years or older
  • Purchase of a St. Alexius volunteer uniform for a nominal fee
  • Training in area of volunteer discipline

Benefits of Being a Volunteer

  • Giving back to the community
  • Learning about health care for future careers
  • Fulfilling school requirements
  • Complimentary cafeteria voucher
  • Free Parking

Contact Us

To learn more about the St. Alexius Volunteer Program,  please contact the St. Alexius Medical Center Volunteer Office at SAMCVolunteers@stalexius.net or call 847-755-8708.

Our Hospitals

Alexian Brothers Medical Center

800 Biesterfield Road
Elk Grove Village, IL
60007
847-437-5500

Alexian Rehabilitation Hospital

935 Beisner Road
Elk Grove Village, IL
60007
847-640-5600

St. Alexius Medical Center

1555 Barrington Road
Hoffman Estates, IL
60169
847-843-2000

Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital

1650 Moon Lake Boulevard
Hoffman Estates, IL
60169
800-432-5005

Alexian Brothers Center for Mental Health

3350 Salt Creek Lane
Arlington Heights, IL
60005
847-952-7460 

Alexian Brothers Medical Group

Primary Care

Addison
Barrington
Bartlett
Elgin
Elk Grove Village
Elmhurst
Hanover Park
Mt. Prospect
Palatine
Palatine/Rolling Meadows
Poplar Creek
Schaumburg
Streamwood

Immediate Care Centers

Addison
Bensenville
Elk Grove Village
Hanover Park
Mt. Prospect
Palatine
Schaumburg

Occupational Health Centers

Addison
Bensenville
Elk Grove Village
Hanover Park
Mt. Prospect
Palatine
Schaumburg

Specialty Programs

Alexian Brothers Advanced Weight Solutions