BGH Volunteer Council

Business Office
Cafeteria
Kootenai Clinic Cancer Services
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Community Development
Emergency Department
Hospice
Human Resources
Materials
Medical/Surgical Unit
Outpatient/ Same-Day Surgery
Pharmacy
Quality/Risk Management
Reception Desks
Rehabilitation

There are many ways volunteers can help.  Our volunteers assist in various hospital areas and help with events and fundraising.  If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator at (208) 265-1159 or by email.

• Volunteer & Chaplain Application
• Jr. Volunteer Application
• Release for Criminal Background Check
• Volunteer Screening Process

The Executive BGH Volunteer Council meets at the hospital 4 times a year. These meetings are open to all members.
Volunteer Council members have 3 luncheons a year:

Spring Luncheon
Summer Picnic
Christmas Luncheon

Volunteering in a hospital environment is a rewarding experience! To ensure the volunteer experience is a rewarding one, all volunteers complete an orientation to become familiar with the unique aspects of a hospital setting.

The orientation covers areas such as:
Annual Education Requirements
BGH Confidentiality Agreement
BGH Standards of Behavior
Criminal Background Check
Drug Testing
HIPAA
Hospital Identification Badges
Hospital Privileges
Hospital Tour
TB testing
Uniforms/Dress Code

Volunteer Council members host and participate in many fun events throughout the year, such as:

Bake Sales
Parade of Trees
Special Drawings

• Annual Education Video
• Annual Review

Funds raised by the Volunteer Council are used for the continued education of volunteers who attend the annual IHA Volunteer Leadership Conferences in Boise, Idaho, Educational Grants for BGH employees, and for recognition awards.

Every baby born at BGH receives a gift bag assembled by the Volunteer Council full of items donated by our community. Each baby born in the month of December at BGH also receives a red fleece stocking and red and white knit hat handmade by BGHVC members.

Bonner General Health Volunteer Council

Volunteer Coordinator: Aurora Clarke
520 N. Third Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-265-1159 | [email protected]