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Adult (18+) Volunteer Application Process

Thank you for your inquiry about volunteer opportunities at Sparrow Health System. The volunteer program at Sparrow exists for the purpose of furthering the aims and objectives of our health system which are to provide the best possible care for the patient and for the promotion of good health.

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact the Volunteer Office at 517.364.3606.

How to Apply:

1. Please complete the Online Volunteer Application
   Or download the application (PDF document)
2. Print 2 copies of the Personal Reference Form (PDF document)
3. Send the Personal Reference Form directly to your two references and have them return the completed reference form to the Volunteer Services department by mail or fax (517.364.3674).
4. Upon receipt of your application and two reference forms, you will be contacted to schedule an interview. If you do not hear from our office in two weeks please call the Volunteer Office at 517.364.3606. During the interview process a volunteer placement of your choice will be made and you will be invited to general orientation. All volunteers are required to obtain a TB skin test prior to attending orientation.
5. All volunteers are required to attend a general orientation session and training program within three months of recruitment. The official start date of volunteers is considered to be the date of general orientation. The purpose of the orientation is to instruct volunteers in health system policies that pertain to the volunteer’s role and helps the volunteers feel secure as knowledgeable representatives of the health system as they assist patients and families.

Sparrow Health System
Volunteer Services Department
Sparrow Campus
1215 E. Michigan Avenue
P.O. Box 30480
Lansing, MI 48909-7980
Office: 517.364.3606
Fax#: 517.364.3674

Sparrow Health System
Volunteer Services Department
St. Lawrence Campus
1210 W. Saginaw
Lansing, MI 48915-1999
Office: 517.364.7177
Fax#: 517.364.7178