Adult volunteers needed at St. Anthony’s Hospital

ST. PETERSBURG – Delivering flowers, helping in the gift shop or even baking fresh cookies for families and visitors, these are just some of the ways volunteers lend a hand at St. Anthony’s Hospital.

Learn more about the way volunteers make a positive difference in the lives of patients and visitors at the St. Anthony’s Volunteer Recruitment Fair happening at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 24 in Classroom D in the Education Center at the hospital, 1200 Seventh Ave. N, St. Petersburg.

Volunteers enrich the lives of patients and families by generously donating their time and services. Among the volunteer opportunities available are:

• Assistance for visitors at information desks

• Hospital guides to help visitors find their destinations

• Retail support in the hospital gift shop

• Assistance for team members in patient-care areas

• Delivering items to patient rooms

Adults are needed for all shifts on weekdays and weekends. Last year, the volunteers recorded 33,060 hours while helping in 44 different units and departments at St. Anthony’s.

During the recruitment event, the Volunteer Resources team will provide information on specific departments and units that need assistance. There also will be information on the hospital’s Auxiliary program.

Refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact Volunteer Resources at (727) 825-1548. You can also visit the volunteer website at BayCare.org/SAH/Volunteers.

About St. Anthony’s Hospital

St. Anthony’s Hospital is a 393-bed hospital founded in 1931 as a ministry of the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany. St. Anthony’s has a rich history dedicated to improving the health of the community by providing high quality, innovative and compassionate care. For more information on St. Anthony’s, call (727) 953-6993 or go to www.BayCare.org/SAH

About BayCare

BayCare is a leading not-for-profit health care system that connects individuals and families to a wide range of services at 14 hospitals and hundreds of other convenient locations throughout the Tampa Bay and central Florida regions. Inpatient and outpatient services include acute care, primary care, imaging, laboratory, behavioral health, home care, and wellness. Our mission is to improve the health of all we serve through community-owned, health care services that set the standard for high-quality, compassionate care.  For more information visit www.BayCare.org.