Why volunteer at Legacy?

Healthcare Impact Icon Volunteering is an impactful and rewarding way to contribute to our community while gaining valuable experience in healthcare.

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As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to support patients, families and staff and make a positive difference in their lives.

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Other perks for volunteering vary by location and may include meal allowances, group discounts, vaccines, and more.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center offers a variety of volunteer roles serving multiple areas throughout the hospital.

Role types include:

  • Courier
  • Escort
  • Office Assistant
  • Facilities Assistant
  • & many more

Role areas include:

  • Garden
  • Gift Shop
  • Food Services
  • Nursing
  • & many more

New volunteer applications have been temporarily paused.
We anticipate applications will reopen September 8, 2026.

Volunteer Requirements

Minimum age requirement: 14 years of age (entering high school)

Time commitment:

  • Full Year Program: 200-hour requirement for 52 weeks of a year, equivalent to one weekly 4-hour shift consistently for a year.
  • Summer Program: 68-hour requirement for the 10 weeks of summer, designed specifically for high school students. (Grade 9-12 eligible)

Shift options: Seven days a week: mornings, afternoons, and evenings.

If you have any questions about our volunteer program, please reach out to our volunteer office at 360-487-1040

Step 1

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Complete an application

After we receive your application, you will be contacted via email to schedule an orientation.

New volunteer applications have been temporarily paused.
We anticipate applications will reopen September 8, 2026.

Step 2

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Attend in-person orientation
&
Attend an interview

Note: Order may vary by location

Step 3

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Complete compliance paper
&
Complete background check

Step 4

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Health screening (with TB test)

  • Required Vaccines:
    - MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)
    - Chickenpox (varicella)
    - T-Dap (tetanus)
    - COVID-19*
    - Flu (influenza)*
    * Declination accepted