Volunteer with West Jefferson Medical Center

Make a difference at West Jefferson Medical Center

We’re looking for enthusiastic, caring individuals to join our team of volunteers. Whether assisting patients or providing non-clinical support, your time and kindness truly make a difference. Volunteering with us is a meaningful way to care for our patients, visitors, and staff while becoming part of a compassionate and dedicated team. It also offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience, give back to your community, and enjoy flexible scheduling that fits your availability. Anyone with a giving heart and a willingness to help is welcome to volunteer, including students, retirees, working professionals, and many others from our community.

Interested? Let’s connect!

Althea LaCour
Auxiliary President
althea.lacour@LCMChealth.org
504.349.1220

The Auxiliary to West Jefferson Medical Center

The Auxiliary to West Jefferson Medical Center was founded in 1959, a year before the hospital opened its doors. The Auxiliary is committed to supporting the Medical Center, a community hospital, and furthering its Mission of providing patient care in a comforting and cost-effective manner.

Auxiliary members are proud volunteers continuing a legacy of service, representing a cross section of many communities and neighboring parishes. Members serve as ambassadors to patients and families as well as to others in the community. Members increase awareness of hospital services through participation in outreach including the yearly Jefferson Parish Senior Exposition.

Over the years, through fundraising, the Auxiliary has donated thousands of dollars to the hospital to be used for patient care, new equipment, renovations, furnishings, employee scholarships, holiday decorations, community benefits and more.

Auxiliary services

• Auxiliary Office – Assist with general office duties, including typing, filing, answering phones, and other administrative tasks. Basic computer skills are required.
• Auxiliary Newsletter – Help produce the monthly newsletter by gathering news, interviewing members, writing stories, editing content, copying, and mailing the finished publication. Basic computer skills are required.
• Craft Room – Create handmade items for fundraising sales such as teddy bears, quilts, crocheted garments, and other crafts. Items may also be used for patient favors and special events.
• Department Aide – Perform support duties within an assigned department based on skill level and experience.
• Escort – Transport patients by wheelchair, assist with discharges, and deliver charts, gifts, and other items as needed.
• Surgery/Critical Care Desk – Assist families awaiting updates, help locate waiting relatives, relay communications, and direct visitors appropriately.
• Fundraising – Support annual fundraising events and ongoing sales of handmade goods, cookbooks, books, cookware, jewelry, and more.

Meet the Auxiliary

Althea LaCour

Olivia Common

Brandon Cordoll

Gayle Floyd

Barbara Gallegos

Junior Volunteer Program

The Junior Volunteer Program presents as opportunity for students to gain first hand career awareness on site. Join us for a rewarding experience as a junior volunteer! Becoming a junior volunteer is a great way to learn new skills, make new friends, and discover your passions. Whether you’re looking to explore the exciting world of healthcare, or hoping to give back to the community, there’s so many great volunteer opportunities at West Jefferson Medical Center.

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Scholarship program

Junior Volunteers who complete a second year of service are eligible for an Auxiliary issued scholarship. Each year, two scholarships are awarded toward a medical related degree. Applicants are required to submit an essay, be interviewed by the scholarship committee and be rated by the department in which volunteering. In addition, must complete a minimum of 50 hours of service per year for a minimum of two years. Selection is made in a “blind” competition based on overall assessment.

Requirements

• Teens 15-17 years of age (freshman high school student or greater)
• Must commit to completing a minimum of 30 hours per session
• Volunteers must complete all steps in the onboarding process which includes providing current vaccination documentations and approval from parent/legal guardian

Application

• Obtained from volunteer office
• Available the first weekday in March until quota filled
• Copy of birth certificate required
• Permission Forms signed by parent(s)/guardians
• Physical Exam (with physician’s permission to participate)
• Results of TB (tuberculosis) skin test administered within one year

Orientation

• Orientation is mandatory (students who do not attend will not be allowed to Volunteer)
• Dates of orientation are included with the application
• All required forms must be submitted before participating in orientation
• Code of Conduct/Hospital Rules is included with orientation packet

Uniforms

• Junior Volunteers are required to follow the dress code including wearing assigned uniform
• Size for polo shirts are taken during orientation and issued (without charge) on the first day of work