Become an Associate Chaplain

Chaplains make introductions to new patients, follow-up visits, and are available by request to listen, encourage, comfort, pray, administer sacraments, and provide crisis ministry.

Both ordained clergy and experienced lay people are eligible to volunteer.

Qualifications for Service

• Capability to minister to others in a medical setting
• Ability to provide caring interactions in an ecumenical manner
• Commitment to serve at least eight hours per month
• Meet health and safety requirements
• Participate in 120-day trial period
• To serve in the evening or overnight on-call the following is required:
  
  • A collegiate theological education, clinical pastoral education, or similar chaplain training
  • Ordination (official recognition) as a spiritual leader