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Apply to Volunteer (Age 18+)

Lee Health recognizes the importance of our thousands of volunteers. Because of the immense value that is placed on volunteers, Lee Health invests a lot of time and energy to make sure the volunteer "fits" with the position he or she is applying for.

Volunteers Onboarding Process:

  • Submit an Application 
  • Once your completed application has been received, we will conduct a background check, and contact you to confirm your attendance at an orientation 
  • Attend an Orientation Session 
  • Commit to volunteering a minimum of once a week 
  • Commit to at least Four Consecutive months from your start date 
  • Attend an interview to discuss your volunteer preferences 
  • Complete the following Health Requirements before starting
    • Flu Vaccine during Flu Season (October-May) at our expense
    • Tuberculosis (TB) Test 
  • Purchase a Uniform Shirt
Apply Online

Once you submit your application online one of our team members will contact you with further steps.

Important Application Requirements

If you wish to apply for the program, complete your application online then follow the standard procedures before volunteering.

Lee Health requires criminal background screenings on all of our adult volunteers. An expanded background screening is required for any volunteer who works within Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida, volunteer roles that include handling money, within our Labor and Delivery units or other positions as deemed necessary. We contract with Verified Credentials to provide this expanded background screening report to us.

There are some volunteer roles that require fingerprinting before starting your volunteer role. There is no cost to the volunteer for these additional background checks as Lee Health absorbs this cost. If you have any questions about this please call the volunteer offices noted below.

We will contact you prior to your orientation date. New volunteer orientations are held monthly at Cape Coral Hospital in Cape Coral, Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida (located on the campus of HealthPark), Gulf Coast Medical Center in South Fort Myers, HealthPark Medical Center in South Fort Myers, and at Lee Memorial Hospital in Fort Myers

Benefits for Our Volunteers

Besides the personal rewards you receive from helping others, there are several other benefits we offer our volunteers to let them know they are appreciated.

Here are a few of the benefits we offer:

  • Meal Tickets
  • Discount Tickets
  • Annual Recognition
  • Educational Seminars
  • Wellness Center Discounts
  • Flu Shots (when available)
  • Volunteer Referral Bonus Hours
  • Inpatient/Outpatient Billing Discount (excludes bills covered by Medicare)

Learn More About Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities Cape Coral Hospital
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Volunteer Opportunities for HealthPark/Golisano
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Volunteer Opportunities Gulf Coast Medical Center
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Volunteer Opportunities Lee Memorial Hospital
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Volunteer Locations

Cape Coral Hospital

Click on the links below for more information about the Adult and Student Volunteer Programs at Cape Coral Hospital.

Jeri Grimes, Director
Nancy Finn, Supervisor
Volunteer Resources - Cape Coral Hospital

For more information, please call 239-424-2206

Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida

Click on the links below for more information about the Adult and Student Volunteer Program Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida.

Teresa Frank-Fahrner, Director
Mary Bardell, Supervisor
Volunteer Resources - Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida

For more information, please call 239-343-5055

Gulf Coast Medical Center

*All Lee Health Coconut Point volunteers must register through Gulf Coast Medical Center

Click on the links below for more information about the Adult or Student Volunteer programs at Gulf Coast Medical Center.

Susan Crowe, Director
Gloria Bonventre, Supervisor
Volunteer Resources - Gulf Coast Medical Center

For more information, please call 239-343-0636

HealthPark Medical Center

*All Healthpark Care & Rehabilitation Center volunteers must register through HealthPark Medical Center

Click on the links below for more information about the Adult and Student Volunteer Program at HealthPark Medical Center.

Teresa Frank-Fahrner, Director
Pam Shimko, Supervisor
Volunteer Resources - HealthPark Medical Center

For more information, please call 239-343-5055

Lee Memorial Hospital

*All Regional Cancer Center/The Sanctuary volunteers must register through Lee Memorial Hospital

Click on the links below for more information about the Adult and Student Volunteer Programs at Lee Memorial Hospital.

Teresa Frank-Fahrner, Director
Jill Mulloy, Supervisor
Volunteer Resources - Lee Memorial Hospital

For more information, please call 239-343-2388