Every Moment Makes a Difference
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Kaleida Health. Our volunteers are an essential part of the care experience, bringing comfort, connection and a helping hand to patients, families and staff across all of our facilities.
Whether you are a student exploring a career in health care or a member of the community looking to give back, there is a place for you on the Kaleida Health team.
CHOOSE YOUR PATH
Types of Volunteers
Adults
Members of the community looking for an opportunity to make a difference by volunteering their time in many different capacities at all of Kaleida Health’s facilities.
Students
High school, college and graduate students gain experience in a hospital setting and explore career paths in health care. The minimum age to volunteer is 15.
Women’s Board Auxiliary
Provides support through continuous financial and voluntary efforts at all of Kaleida Health’s facilities.
Maternal Advisory Board
Brings together a diverse group of individuals who have experienced birth or reproductive care throughout Kaleida Health.
Bradford Regional Medical Center
Approximately 200 volunteers help serve the community, with unpaid internships and job shadowing for students entering the healthcare field.
Olean General Hospital
Volunteering connects you to community, builds new skills and supports patients, staff and the hospital that serves Olean.
VOLUNTEER SERVICES OFFICES
Where Volunteer Activities Are Coordinated
All of Kaleida Health’s volunteer activities are coordinated through Volunteer Services offices located at the following sites.
Buffalo General Medical Center
100 High Street, Buffalo, NY 14203
Fr. Richard Augustyn
(716) 859-2603
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HighPointe on Michigan
1031 Michigan Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14203
Jillian Skibinski
(716) 784-3224
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DeGraff Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing
445 Tremont Street, North Tonawanda, NY 14120
Sally Paprocki
(716) 690-2078
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Golisano Children’s Hospital of Buffalo
818 Ellicott Street, Buffalo, NY 14203
Kristen Williams
(716) 323-2420
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DeGraff Medical Park and Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital
1540 Maple Road, Williamsville, NY 14221
Heidi Hall
(716) 568-3820
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Bradford Regional and Olean General
Partner hospital volunteer offices
Bradford Regional: (814) 362-8288
Olean General: (716) 375-7377
How to Become a Volunteer
To learn more about volunteering and how to join the Kaleida Health team, complete the appropriate application forms and contact the Volunteer Services office at the site that interests you.
- After completing the required paperwork, applicants may be considered for assignment at one of the sites.
- Kaleida Health makes every effort to match a volunteer’s assignment with their skills, interests and schedule. On-the-job training is provided under the supervision of department staff or an experienced volunteer.
- Benefits may include free parking, a free meal voucher and a variety of other Kaleida Health perks.
APPLICATIONS AND RESOURCES
Forms to Get Started
Download and complete the appropriate forms, then contact the Volunteer Services office at the site of interest.
Thank You for Your Interest in Volunteering
Volunteering is the essence of connection, growth and fulfillment. You provide our hospitals with nurture, knowledge and a steady source of support, and in turn you build new skills, strong relationships and meaningful connections. When you volunteer, you see the difference you make for our patients, staff and community every day.
Find your place to help
Complete a volunteer application and connect with the Volunteer Services office at the site that interests you. We will help match your skills, interests and schedule to the right opportunity.