Volunteers

Every volunteer has a story - start yours here.

We welcome you to join the MyMichigan Health family at a volunteer location near you as we Create Health Communities - Together!

Each of our Medical Centers offer a variety of positions including Medical Center Gift Shops, Patient Services, Reception Services, and more! To learn more, select a program below or please call the applicable volunteer office.

We look forward to hearing from you and helping you begin your story!

We look for the following qualifications in our volunteers

  • Empathy for all who enter our facilities

  • Helpful demeanor

  • Caring attitude

  • Respect for confidentiality

Our volunteers receive many benefits

  • Free Meal during volunteer hours

  • Invitations to recognition events and activities

  • Invitations to special MyMichigan Health events

  • The opportunity to build lasting friendships

Volunteer Programs

There are several volunteer programs available, as well as numerous areas to volunteer at our Medical Centers.

  • General Volunteers - Any adult interested in giving back to their community can volunteer. There are a variety of areas in which to serve.

  • College Student Volunteers - The college student program provides students the opportunity for volunteers experiences in a medical center setting.

  • Teen Volunteers - The teen student program provides students the opportunity for volunteers experiences in a medical center setting.

  • Road to Recovery Volunteers - The Road to Recovery volunteers (drivers) provide transportation from MyMichigan Medical Center Sault to Petoskey for cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy.

  • Hospice Volunteers - Any adult interested to giving back to their community can volunteer. Areas of service include in-office projects or working with hospice patients. We will work with you to find a volunteer service that fits your interest and schedule

General Volunteer Opportunities
  • Must be over the age of 18 and a high school graduate

  • Willing to commit to a minimum of 6 months

  • After your application is received you will be contacted about scheduling an interview, background check, TB testing, and orientation.

College Volunteer Opportunities
  • Must be enrolled in college

  • Hours required - One-two to four hour shift per week for at duration of the session.

  • Minimum Hour requirements may vary by location: Please contact your location for more information.

  • Must be willing to commit to session requirements regarding program duration and frequency

  • After your application is received you will be contacted about scheduling an interview, background check, TB testing, and orientation.

Teen Volunteer Opportunities
  • Must be over the age of 14 and a current high school student and willing to commit session requirements.

  • Minimum hour requirements may vary by location: Please contact your location for more information.

  • Parental consent is required

  • After your application is received you will be contacted about scheduling an interview, background check, TB testing, and orientation.

Road to Recovery Volunteer Opportunities
  • Must have a valid driver's license

  • Willing to drive cancer patients to Petoskey,

  • Monday - Friday, generally 8:45 a.m. - 3 p.m.

  • After your application is received you will be contacted about scheduling an interview, background check, TB testing and orientation.

Hospice Volunteer Opportunities

Are available throughout middle and northern Michigan (Alcona, Alpena, Arenac, Bay, Clare, Crawford, Gladwin, Gratiot, Iosco, Isabella, Midland, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Otsego and Presque Isle Counties, as well as portions of Cheboygan, Mecosta, Montcalm, Roscommon and Saginaw Counties).

For specific service area opportunities, please contact the appropriate team member.

  • Must be over the age of 18

  • Willing to assist with special events and projects to brighten patients' lives

  • After your application is received you will be contacted about scheduling an interview, background check, fingerprinting, TB testing, and volunteer training.

Our Medical Center campus volunteer positions have some similarities at each site. Some of those include the use of volunteers for the following services:

Gift Shops: each of our Medical Centers has a gift shop which is wholly staffed and run by volunteers.

Reception Services: at all our Medical Centers volunteers are involved with the greeting, assistance and guidance of our patients and visitors

Patient Services: each medical center utilizes volunteers to enhance the patient experience in various areas.

Our Hospice volunteers provide support and add generous touches that help to ensure patients' dignity, comfort and sense of fulfillment. Services may include: respite care (relief for patients' caregivers), companionship, errands, spiritual care, hospice bereavement, delivering necessary medical supplies and more.

Meet Our Team

Cindy Lutz
Volunteer Supervisor
Phone: (989) 633-1467
cindy.lutz@mymichigan.org

Anna Parker-McDonald
Volunteer Services Manager
Phone: (989) 466-7118
anna.parker-mcdonald@mymichigan.org

Liz Larsen
Volunteer Services Coordinator
Phone: (989) 356-7546
elizabeth.larsen@mymichigan.org

Caylyn Pietryga
Volunteer Services Coordinator
Phone: (989) 802-5102
caylyn.boadway@mymichigan.org

Bridget McCarthy-Riley
Volunteer Services Coordinator
Phone: (989) 246-9613
bridget.mccarthy-riley@mymichigan.org

Diana Brookens
Volunteer Services Manager
Phone: (989) 839-3340
diana.brookens@mymichigan.org

Tanya Overman
Volunteer Services Coordinator
Phone: (989) 632-5941
tanya.overman@mymichigan.org