Volunteer Services

Kootenai Health has adequate volunteer staffing and is not accepting applications at this time. Thank you for considering Kootenai Health and please check back in 2023 for additional opportunities!

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed health care organization, serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We provide a comprehensive range of medical services and strive to meet the evolving needs of our surrounding communities. Kootenai Health is continuously recognized both regionally and nationally for clinical excellence.  Our mission is to improve health one patient at a time in a friendly and professional culture committed to superior quality and safety.  We have one of the strongest hospital volunteer programs in the Northwest consisting of Kootenai Health Adult volunteers, as well as our Teen Volunteer Program for students ages 14 through 17 years old. 

Our Culture

In order to achieve excellence in healthcare, we must prioritize Patient Safety, Compassion, and Engagement. By focusing on these values, we have nurtured a warm culture where you can serve alongside staff in a positive and upbeat culture.

To learn more about these programs, contact the Volunteer Services Manager at (208) 625-4645.

Patient Family Advisory Council

Our Patient Family Advisory Council serves in an advisory capacity here at Kootenai Health and has been a major influence assisting us in improving the patient experience. Their first-hand knowledge, either through their own patient experiences or that of a loved one, has generated thoughtful recommendations for ways to provide quality care that is safe and effective, and also compassionate. Kootenai Health is on a path to continuously improve the care experience for all of our patients and their families. 

Spiritual Support Volunteers

This volunteer position provides spiritual support to patients and families in emergent/distressing situations.  Spiritual Support Volunteers provide compassionate presence, prayer, scripture reading and other religious support as requested; and connect patients with additional spiritual resources.  The hours are evening, but they may also provide limited daytime services such as spiritual screening and compassionate presence.

Special Events Volunteers

Just as important as long-term volunteers are those hospital supporters who donate their time during annual hospital events which raise funds for programs and services the medical center might not otherwise provide.

The Kootenai Health Foundation holds two special events each year, the Kootenai Health Foundation Golf Tournament in May and the Festival of Trees in November. Various volunteer opportunities are available at both events and often throughout the year.

To learn more about volunteering for special events, call the Foundation at (208) 625-4438.

Interested in Volunteering?

Kootenai Health has adequate volunteer staffing and is not accepting applications at this time. Thank you for considering Kootenai Health and please check back in 2023 for additional opportunities. 

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Kootenai Health. Please read the following information below to keep in mind for when we open up the application process again.

We are very fortunate to have many individuals interested in volunteering at Kootenai —sometimes more than we have service openings for. The volunteer role is extremely important at Kootenai, as everyone representing our organization has an impact on our patients and their experience with us. A few items to keep in mind:

• Volunteering is not job shadowing.
• We do not offer internships through our volunteer program.
• We cannot create a position based on personal or professional goals. We have specific volunteer roles that enhance the services we provide.
• Able to commit to four hours per week and committed to serving in your volunteer role over 100 hours
• Before applying, please ask yourself, “Am I applying because I have a sincere drive to help?” and “Can I consistently commit to one shift every week?”

When we have an opening, we will call you for an interview. In the meantime, we will keep your application on file for possible future positions. The majority of our volunteer needs are Monday through Friday during normal work hours.