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Make an Impact

Join our team and directly support patient care and family wellness.

Why volunteer?

Patient care doesn't stop when doctors leave the room. Patients need connection, reassurance, and small gestures of care. As a Creek Allies volunteer, you'll provide exactly that — and you'll see firsthand why this work matters.

No medical experience required. We partner with hospitals and nonprofits that train and support you every step of the way.

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Hospital partners

Sky Ridge Regional Medical Center

What you'll do

Serve as a non-clinical volunteer greeter. Welcome patients and families, answer basic questions, provide directions, and create a warm first impression of our healthcare facility.

Role

Hospital greeter

Training

Provided by Sky Ridge

Commitment

Flexible shifts

Skills required

Kindness, clear communication

Shifts available throughout the month. No clinical background needed — just genuine care for people.

Swedish Medical Center

What you'll do

Join our team as a patient care ambassador, ER concierge, or support specialist. Tasks vary by role but always center on patient comfort and family support.

Available roles

  • Patient Ambassador

    Help patients navigate the hospital, answer questions, provide emotional support.

  • ER Concierge

    Support the emergency department with check-ins, waiting area assistance, and family updates.

  • Patient Support Specialist

    Assist clinical staff with non-medical patient care tasks.

Who can apply

Ages 14+ (Freshman–Senior)

Training

On-site training & ongoing support

Schedule

After-school, weekends, flexible

Requirements

Immunization records may be required

Speak with Swedish Medical Center directly about background checks and hospital record requirements.

Partner organization volunteering

Beyond hospital shifts, we team up with community organizations on focused volunteer tracks.

Project C.U.R.E. Track

Support efforts to sort, inventory, and bundle life-saving medical supplies destined for clinics in underserved countries.

There With Care Track

Help put together family care packages, bundle pediatric supplies, or arrange grocery deliveries for families navigating a critical illness.

National Kidney Foundation Track

Serve as local event helpers or community awareness ambassadors for kidney disease education.

Hand Camp CO Track

Help arrange specialized camps, programming, and interactive recreational events for local youth.

Getting started

1

Attend a monthly meeting

Learn about current volunteer openings and partner needs.

2

Complete hospital orientation

Each hospital provides their own training. We'll guide you through the process.

3

Choose your shifts

Coordinate directly with the hospital on scheduling.

4

Stay connected

Come to monthly meetings to share stories and stay involved with our community.

Ready to make a difference?

Questions about volunteer shifts? Let's connect.

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