Our mission is to deliver high-quality care, empower our teams to succeed and improve the wellbeing of the communities we serve.
Volunteer
Donating your time and talent to help others feels good. Won’t you join us?
Volunteers are essential to Centralus Health. They touch the lives of our patients and their families in many ways.
Our force of over 250 volunteers includes women and men of different ages from all walks of life. They work in twenty different medical center departments, ranging from patient care areas to the billing office. They contribute more than 25,000 hours of service every year.
Whether you’re seeking healthcare-related experience, looking to stay active in retirement, or considering a career in medicine but have never been in a hospital setting, volunteering with Centralus Health offers a meaningful way to get involved. Perhaps you simply have a passion for helping others—whatever your motivation, we welcome the opportunity to connect with you and explore volunteer opportunities that align with your interests and skills.
How to Become a Volunteer
To volunteer, you must be at least 18 years old.
We appreciate your interest in volunteering at Centralus Health. We are currently processing applications received before November 5, 2025. As more positions become available, we will welcome more applications.
Volunteer Activites
- Greeting and assisting visitors, providing directions, and supporting the Registration team in Admissions and Outpatient Labs.
- Serving customers in the Gift Shop.
- Assisted nurses with non-medical tasks, offering comfort to patients, and supporting families in the Emergency Department.
- Keeping patients and families company in waiting areas and providing updates from hospital staff.
- Stocking nurse servers on inpatient units to ensure essential supplies are readily available.
- Providing clerical support and assisting with patient transport throughout the hospital.
- Engaging with residents and assisting with activities at the Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility at Schuyler Hospital.
- Supporting the Nutrition & Dining team with patient meal delivery.
- Offering companionship and support to Cancer Services patients during treatments while facilitating connections with the Cancer Resource Center.
- Assisting with fundraising efforts, including event planning, outreach, baking, and on-site support.
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what our patients are saying
“The staff and accommodations at Cayuga Birthplace are amazing!!! This is what it I imagine it would feel like to be a celebrity getting VIP treatment. I wish I could stay longer – even the food options are 5 Star! The amenities are great. Everything is clean and designed beautifully. Not a single complaint, only praises!”
“I have to say the last couple visits that I’ve had here have been wonderful. About a month ago I had an EGD and the staff were amazing! Explained everything in detail and made me feel at ease. I was very nervous and the nurse I had was very comforting. Tonight we had to take my son to the emergency room and they were awesome with him! We got right in. “
“I have been a Hemo dialysis patient for almost Five years. Prior to dialysis and during dialysis I have had several trips to the ER, due to other health issues & was admitted to CMC more than a few times. Each and every time I’ve been there, whether in patient or out, I have been treated with respect, professionalism, and efficiency. I give this hospital 2 thumbs up!! Thank you CMC for taking care of me all these years!!”
“I have had many occasions visiting CMC for myself and family. We have never had a bad experience there at all. Last October I had surgery and the nurses were amazing especially my night nurse. Thank you to all CMC staff for doing what you do every day with a smile.”
