Chelsea Hospital
Chelsea Hospital Auxiliary
- The mission of the Chelsea auxiliary is to work with the hospital to donate funds for the improvement of the staff, hospital, and the Trinity Health patient experience.
- The auxiliary consists of 45 core members who volunteer their time acting as hospital goodwill ambassadors in the community and in the following hospital areas.
- The "Arbor Nook" Gift Shop.
- The Endoscopy & Surgery reception areas.
Special Projects: Repurposing the hospital chapel, philanthropic efforts, and the financial support of security K-9 Vincent aka "Vinny".
If you are interested in joining the Chelsea auxiliary to volunteer in the above placements, please contact Russ.Billau@trinity-health.org for more information.
Other Volunteer Opportunities
Welcome Ambassador
This volunteer position requires great customer service, provides information including directions by escorting visitors or patients to their point of service, either by walking or pushing a wheelchair. Also, connects guests with our shuttle, city bus or taxi service. The volunteer will assist with other miscellaneous tasks. Ability to interact with the public in a friendly manner giving each visitor a remarkable experience is a must. Ease of mobility is a requirement and one who enjoys a physically active role.
Book Cart Ambassadors
Volunteers deliver donated reading materials as well as read and visit with patients at the bedside. Duties include restocking the waiting areas, keeping the cart well stocked with books and magazines, keeping the storage area cleaned and organized. Stamina is a must for pushing the cart and walking long distances throughout the hospital.
Pet Therapy Teams
The Trinity Health Pet Therapy Program is a unique way that we show compassion to our patients, their families and even our hospital staff. Pet Therapy visits lift the spirits of our patients and help them reconnect and give them unconditional love which boosts their mental and physical health.
Pet therapy dogs must be tested, registered, and insured through a national organization. A current membership card is needed which indicates that the dog has been tested by the vet and that the team’s liability insurance is in effect. Dogs must be clean, well-groomed and parasite free. They must be obedience trained and work well on a leash. The handlers will have to submit a copy of current pet vaccination records.
It is suggested that the dogs are at least two years old when they are tested, so we have a reasonable idea that the dog's behavior isn’t going to change very much. For any questions and concerns, contact us at 734-712-4164. Volunteer opportunities:
Summer Teen Program
The 2024 Summer Teen program is coming, and the application opens on June 1, 2024.
Teens must be 16-18 years old and attending high school. They must commit to one day a week for 4 hours for a minimum of eight consecutive weeks. Absences should not exceed two days and must be made up during the eight-week time period. The program runs from the beginning of summer vacation to the end of August.
Applicants must have all online materials completed prior to the scheduled informational session. Please see the application requirement link on the home page or call 734-712-4159 for more details.
Apply now to reserve your seat and plan to attend one of the upcoming informational training sessions.
Sessions are held on the Ann Arbor Campus on the following dates:
Friday, June 21, 2024
11am-4pm
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
11am-4pm
College Program
The college program is a minimum commitment of eight (8) months or 2 semesters of one day a week for 4 hours on a set schedule. The program is broken into Fall, and Winter sessions and loosely follows the normal college semester.
The placement is for an entire semester but may change for the second semester. Schedule change form is available in the resources section for submission by Sept. 2 for Fall, and by Jan. 7 for Winter session. Please seek approval from your Volunteer Liaison if the change is in the same placement area. After approval complete the form.
The Cancer Center Link Navigator Program
The Link Volunteer Navigator Program is an innovative partnership between Trinity Health Cancer Center (Ann Arbor, Chelsea, Canton, and Brighton), and Cancer Support Community of Greater Ann Arbor. The goal of the Link program is to help connect patients with support, information, and community resources. The Link program is always looking for volunteers who share this vision and are looking for an opportunity to interact and support cancer patients.
In a typical 3–4-hour weekly shift, Link volunteers will spend time connecting with patients in the waiting room of the infusion and radiation clinics. They will be able to offer patients a thorough introduction of the many support and educational programs offered at Cancer Support Community.
If interested in becoming a Link volunteer, the first step is to complete a volunteer application and then contact Cancer Support Community at info@cancersupportannarbor.org or 734-975-2500. All Trinity Health volunteer requirements apply and must be completed prior to Link training.
*Applicants must at least 18 years old to volunteer in this role*.
If you are interested in donating your time and talent to one of the above volunteer roles or programs, we want to hear from you!
Please email Lisa Austin, Manager of Volunteer Services, at lisa.austin@trinity-health.org. or call 734-712-4159 for more information.