Our volunteers are a treasured resource, with a wide variety of opportunities across our health, education, social service, grant making and advocacy ministries, initiatives and programs.
Your presence and service as a volunteer helps fulfill the mission of the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine who, since 1851, have worked tirelessly to continue Christ’s healing mission, responding to unmet needs with compassion, tenderness and care.
We are truly grateful to every volunteer who chooses to share their time, gifts and talents with us. As a faith-based organization grounded in the healing ministry of Jesus and the legacy of the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine, your role as a volunteer is both appreciated and sacred. Together, we strive to be a beacon of hope and healing, responding to the unmet needs of individuals, families and communities.
Why Volunteer?
From the beginning of their ministerial service, the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine have collaborated with dedicated volunteers in fulfilling their mission, serving the poor and needy, and bringing healing to the suffering. As a faith-based organization, volunteering is ingrained in the fabric of our response to heal, educate, serve and love.
In the Gospel of John, Jesus humbly washes the feet of his apostles before they recline for dinner. This meek act of service is a recognition of the dignity of each of his apostles. Jesus then teaches them, saying, “I have given you a model to follow, so that as I have done for you, you should also do” (John 13: 15). Jesus challenges all faithful to serve with humble hearts, recognizing and protecting the dignity of all people, especially the vulnerable, voiceless, forgotten and displaced. By volunteering, we become the hands and feet of Christ to those in need.
Here are several key motivations for why someone might choose to volunteer:
- A desire to serve others
- A sense of purpose
- Building community and connection
- Spiritual growth and fulfillment
- Personal Development and Growth
- A Desire to Be Part of Something Bigger
- Reciprocity and Giving Back
- Making a Positive Impact on Society
- Developing a Greater Perspective
- Healing or Coping with Loss
- Creating a Legacy
Volunteer Introduction Video
When you watch the volunteer introduction video, you'll learn about the Sisters of Charity Health System and its mission and vision, plus the history of the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine and how they came to Cleveland in 1851 to extend a hand of healing and of hope in times of hopelessness. You'll also learn about the five key core values of the Health System and its Catholic vision, as well as volunteer policies and procedures.
How to Become a Volunteer
If you're interested in making a big difference by using your unique gifts in the service of others, here's how to become a volunteer:
- Register as a volunteer on the SCHS VolunteerMatters site
- Complete all required credentials necessary to volunteer with the respective Health System ministry
- Read the Volunteer Agreement for the Health System (found in the Volunteer Handbook)
- Watch the Volunteer Introduction Video
- Review the Health System Volunteer Handbook