Find Your Place at Mended Hearts
There are many ways to make a difference as a Mended Hearts Bellingham volunteer. Whether you enjoy connecting with heart patients and caregivers, providing encouragement through shared experiences, or helping behind the scenes, we have opportunities to match a variety of interests and skills. Explore the volunteer roles below to discover how you can support our mission.
Our Accredited Hospital Visitors are heart patients and caregivers who offer emotional support, encouragement, and hope to patients and their families at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center. By drawing on personal experiences and listening with compassion, they help others feel less alone as they navigate their heart journey. Volunteers complete specialized training and accreditation before beginning patient visits.
Select the button below if you would like to learn about the required training and get started.
Hospital Visiting Volunteer
Cardiology Clinic Volunteer
Cardiology Clinic Volunteers provide a welcoming and supportive presence for patients and caregivers visiting the cardiology clinic. They answer questions about Mended Hearts, share informational brochures and resources, and offer encouragement through friendly conversations. Their presence helps connect individuals with a community of people who understand the challenges of living with heart disease.
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Pre-Op Volunteer
Pre-Op Volunteers provide reassurance and emotional support to patients preparing for heart surgery and their caregivers. Drawing from their own experiences, these trained volunteers help patients understand what to expect from a personal perspective, answer nonmedical questions, and offer encouragement before surgery. Their goal is to help reduce anxiety and build confidence by reminding patients that others have successfully traveled a similar path.
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Clerical and Data Support Volunteer
Our Clerical & Data Support Volunteers help keep Mended Hearts Bellingham organized and running smoothly. This behind-the-scenes role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with computers, organizing information, and supporting the administrative needs of our chapter.
Typical responsibilities may include:
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Entering and updating information in Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
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Maintaining accurate membership and volunteer records.
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Hospital Visitor Scheduling
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Assisting with other clerical and administrative projects as needed.
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel, attention to detail, organizational skills, and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality are important for this role.
If this sounds like an opportunity you are interested in, select the button below to answer a few questions and submit the response to the Mended Hearts Board of Directors. If you would like to discuss this opportunity prior to submitting this form, please call (360) 788-6928 and leave a message. Your call will be returned by a member of the Board.