Volunteering - Saratoga Hospital

Volunteers have played an important role at Saratoga Hospital since its founding in 1891 by a local group of prominent women determined to meet their community's desperate need for medical care.

All volunteers are members of the Saratoga Hospital Volunteer Guild who donate over 60,000 hours of service each year.

Volunteer Services

SH Volunteers Our Volunteer Services department is the Hospital’s liaison with the Volunteer Guild. The department is responsible for recruitment, training, retention and management, as well as encouragement, recognition, and support for volunteers for their service at all Saratoga Hospital locations.

Additionally, Volunteer Services manages 90 volunteers at our two retail locations, the Gift Shoppe located in the hospital and Treasures Consignment Boutique and Thrift Shoppe, as well as 16 staff members in the greeter program in the Hospital.

Volunteer Guild

The Saratoga Hospital Volunteer Guild, established in 1948, consists of more than 120 active volunteers. The Guild has a formal structure with quarterly meetings, which provide recognition, education, and informational sessions for volunteers. The Guild’s elected leaders report regularly to the Saratoga Hospital Board of Trustees.

In recognition of its extraordinary contributions to Saratoga Hospital and the community, the Guild has been honored three times with the Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS) Auxiliary of the Year Award.

Eligibility
To volunteer at Saratoga Hospital, individuals must be:

At least 16 years of age
Able to commit to serving four hours per week for at least one year
Able to pass a general health assessment and be willing to attend the Hospital’s general orientation and training in their assigned area
Application and interview are required

Member Benefits

Our volunteers often say their primary benefit is in the joy of giving by serving those in need of medical care. We believe our volunteers deserve much more. Volunteer Guild members enjoy a number of recognition events throughout the year.

Volunteer Guild Contributions

The Volunteer Guild provides much needed benefits to Saratoga Hospital departments and programs, both financially and in service hours. The Volunteer Guild has donated more than $5 million to Hospital projects and programs, consulting with the Saratoga Hospital Foundation to identify recipients. Other contributions include Treasures Consignment Boutique and Thrift Shoppe, and several volunteers serve as “Reading Buddies” at Geyser Road Elementary School.

Scholarships

Since 1990, the Saratoga Hospital Volunteer Guild has offered scholarships to high school seniors in the Saratoga County area interested in pursuing a career in health care.

SSOAR Program

SSOAR (Students Sharing Opportunities and Responsibilities) is a summer youth program for rising high school juniors and seniors. Students earn community service hours while volunteering at Saratoga Hospital. Students accepted into the program generally complete two four-hour shifts over six weeks during the summer. Students must be at least 16 years old to apply.

Gift Shoppe

The Gift Shoppe is operated by the Saratoga Hospital Volunteer Guild, with all profits donated for Hospital improvements, scholarships, medical library books, and community projects. Please visit us and allow our volunteers to help you pick out the perfect gift from our available stock or create a customized gift.

Hours

Monday - Thursday
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Friday
9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday
12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Hours are subject to change

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