Volunteer Opportunities
Making a Difference in Your Community
About Volunteer Positions at KVH
Dedicated volunteers at KVH enrich the lives of patients and are an essential part of the healthcare team. Energetic volunteers of all ages and skills are needed for a variety of volunteer opportunities to fit individual time schedules, abilities, and interests.
Volunteers can also complete service-learning requirements for schools, colleges, and for local agencies.
Volunteer Services 509.962.7322
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Caring Canines
Volunteers Needed for Caring Canines Animal Therapy at KVH
Do you have a dog who is a “very good boy/girl”? Ever wish you could bring them in to comfort patients and staff at KVH? We are starting an Animal Therapy Program – Caring Canines. Volunteers will need to be trained and registered with Bellevue based Pet Partners, a nationwide animal therapy organization. If you are interested in learning more please contact Volunteer Coordinator Kyle West (ext.322 or kwwest@kvhealthcare.org )
Pictured / Therapy Dog Barrett
Student?
KVH partners with schools across the nation in teaching the next generation of healthcare providers. We welcome students seeking internships, fellowships, practicums, rotations, externships, and field experience. Learn More Here
Volunteer Stories
In 2022, April 17-23 is National Volunteer Week. It was early 2002 when Doug and Mary Holmgren, freshly retired, moved east to be near to their children’s growing families. Not long after, a granddaughter was born at KVH Hospital. “I noticed the hospital was preparing to open a gift shop,” says Mary, who had volunteered…
As a nurse, Peg Coble forged a long career helping others. In retirement, she’s still at it.
As a retired Ellensburg firefighter, Wyman Renfrow knew the exhilaration of saving lives.