75 North Country Road, Port Jefferson, NY 11777 • 631.473.1320

Mather Hospital — A Caring Place... For Caring People

A tradition of caring…

John T. Mather Memorial Hospital is a 248 bed not-for-profit community hospital. It offers a comprehensive range of services, supported by advanced medical technology.

The tradition of compassionate patient care is due in large part to the efforts of the dedicated members of the Mather Hospital Family: medical staff, trustees, employees, volunteers, benefactors and friends.

Volunteers have been a part of the Mather Hospital Family since 1958, and in that time, volunteers have contributed many thousands of hours of service. Mather Hospital relies on the generosity of these individuals who are willing donate their time, skills and compassion to enhance the care provided to our patients.

As members of the Mather Hospital Family, we embrace the ideal of providing patient care of the highest quality, while showing compassion and respect, and treating each patient in the manner we would wish for our loved ones. By becoming a volunteer, you can share in our commitment and become a valued member of the Mather Hospital Family.

Become a member of our Hospital Family…

At Mather Hospital, volunteers help provide the special touch that can make a patient’s stay more comfortable. Volunteer assignments range from assisting inpatient care areas to staffing the reception area and serving as hospitality volunteers or patient representatives.

Volunteering offers the benefits of developing new interests, making new friends and most importantly, gaining personal satisfaction by making a difference in a patient’s hospital stay.

Volunteering offers opportunities for retirees, professionals, homemakers and students. Flexible scheduling is available to provide for individual skills and personal needs.

All volunteers receive free parking and a meal allowance per shift in the hospital dining room.

Who can volunteer?

Virtually anyone may become a volunteer at Mather Hospital. The minimum age requirement for Junior Volunteers is 14.

There is no maximum age limit as long as the individual is physically able to work on selected assignments.

Special volunteer programs may be developed to meet the needs of schools, businesses and other community organizations.

Volunteer requirements…

Individuals who like meeting new people and who have a sincere desire to help others make great volunteers! At Mather Hospital, volunteers are expected to work at least one half-day (four hours) each week, sign in upon arrival, report to their assignments on time, and sign out when leaving. A minimum commitment of 100 hours per year is requested with the exception of summer placements for junior volunteers.

Volunteers are required to wear uniforms at all times. It is important for patients and hospital staff to be able to easily identify volunteers. In addition, identification badges must be worn to ensure the safety of volunteers, patients and visitors.

Volunteer opportunities...

Volunteers may work in a variety of areas including patient admissions, nursing units, the reception desk, gift shop, thrift shop, courtesy cart, mail room, the surgical pavilion and many more.

To become a volunteer...

All volunteers undergo an orientation session with the Director of Volunteers before being given an assignment. Volunteer positions are often designed to meet the needs of the volunteer. Students seeking job experience or considering a medical career benefit from volunteering. Other individuals who may be returning to the work force or changing careers find volunteer work to be an invaluable learning tool.

To become a volunteer, complete the attached reply card. After completing and returning the application, prospective volunteers will be contacted by the Volunteer Department for an interview. Afterward, each candidate must pass a complimentary physical in Mather’s Employee Health Department.

The volunteer office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information about volunteer opportunities, please call 631-476-2749, or fill out this form below: