OMC Volunteers are members of a special group of individuals who provide supplemental services for the hospital and assist staff in their efforts to provide comprehensive health care to the people of this region. Our volunteers span a large cross-section of our community and each has special talents that can't be duplicated by others.

If you or someone you know is interested in becoming an OMC Volunteer, contact the OMC Volunteer Manager at volunteers@ozarksmedicalcenter.com
or call 417-256-9111, ext. 6810.

OMC Gift Shop
OMC Main Lobby
Hours: Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
417-256-9111, ext. 7052

OMC Thrift Store, West Plains, Mo.
1109 Porter Wagoner Blvd., West Plains, Mo.
Hours: Monday through Saturday - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
417-257-5915

OMC Satellite Thrift Store, Mountain View, Mo.
202 W. 1st Street, Mountain View, Mo.
Hours: Tuesday through Saturday - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
417-934-1674

Volunteer Job Duties

Information desk - main lobby, administrative and surgical services
Volunteers in these areas provide directions and information to patients, visitors and transport patients food trays and files as needed. They also are responsible for delivering flowers and mail to patient rooms.

Clerical - Volunteers assist various departments. Duties may include filing, preparing mailings and helping with special projects.

Thrift Store - West Plains and Mountain View thrift store volunteers receive, sort, and price donations, assist customers and ring up customer purchases.

Gift Shop - Gift shop volunteers receive and stock merchandise, assist customers and ring up customer purchases.

Clergy - Volunteer chaplains are responsible for meeting spiritual needs of patients in the hospital. Chaplains make weekday rounds in the hospital, visiting with patients and families. They contact local pastors when asked and offer prayer and support to those in need.

Programs of OMC Volunteers

We Have A Little Emergency (WHALE)
Sponsored by the OMC Auxiliary Volunteers, the program is designed to identify children in car seats during emergency situations where the parent or other adults in a vehicle are incapacitated after a motor vehicle accident.

Information packets, including instructions for the program, are available at no charge at the OMC Ambulance bases , South Howell County Ambulance base, the OMC Emergency Department and the OMC Volunteer desk.

The packet contains

When children are involved in motor vehicle accidents and the parents are injured and unable to answer questions, the program assists emergency personnel by telling them the child's name and nearest living relative or guardian. To schedule a speaker for your group or organization or for more information about the program contact the OMC Volunteer Manager at volunteers@ozarksmedicalcenter.com
or call 417-256-9111, ext. 6810.

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