Volunteering at Bonner General Health is a wonderful way to make new friends and contribute to the good work of the medical community!

The BGH Volunteer Council (BGHVC) is always looking for the support and enthusiasm of new volunteers. If you would like to join the BGHVC, contact Kim, our Volunteer Services Manager at 208-265-3329. We would love to have you on our team!

Where We Help

Volunteer Council members assist in various areas throughout the hospital, providing those special “extras” that make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. The Volunteer Council asks adult members to complete 75 hours of volunteer service annually, and junior volunteers to perform 50 hours annually.

Below are a few of the areas where our members volunteer:
Business Office
Cafeteria
Kootenai Clinic Cancer Services
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Community Development
Emergency Department
Gift Shop
Home Health
Hospice
Human Resources
Materials
Medical/Surgical Unit
Outpatient/ Same Day Surgery
Pharmacy
Quality/Risk Management
Reception Desks
Rehabilitation

Our Meetings

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

Volunteer Orientation

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 Events

Volunteer Council members host and participate in many fun events throughout the year, such as:
Bake Sales
Christmas “Parade of Trees”
Special Drawings

Fundraising

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.

Gifts for Babies Born at BGH

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.

Contact information:

Bonner General Health Volunteer Council
520 N. Third Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-265-3329
BonnerGeneral.org