Ellis Medicine

Ellis Medicine volunteers are an integral part of our organization, giving their time and skills to many areas across the healthcare system. Diverse in age, background and experience, our volunteers continue to provide exceptional care to the community in the most compassionate way.

As a volunteer you are asked to share a minimum of 4 hours per week for a 6 month duration. Volunteers are needed at all of the Ellis Medicine campuses (Nott, McClellan Street and Bellevue Women’s Center) and a wide range of volunteer positions are available 7 days a week.

If you are interested please complete the application or call the Volunteer Office - 518-243-4009 for more information.

Our Mission:

To meet the health and wellness needs of our community with excellence.

Our Vision:

• To attract patients who seek the best clinical experience in the Capital Region;
• To attract physicians, nurses and staff who want to work as a team to provide patients and their families with the best clinical experience, and safe and reliable care;
• To be a community partner that demonstrates responsible stewardship of resources.

Our Core Values:

• Integrity: We are transparent in our actions, respect all confidences and treat all with dignity and respect.
• Safety: We always strive, above all else, to keep our patients, visitors and healthcare providers safe.
• Compassion: We demonstrate empathy toward our patients, reinforce that we care for them as individuals and make them feel like they are the only patient in the world.
• Excellence: We provide superior care and exceptional service to our patients, visitors, and medical and hospital colleagues. We continue to develop our skills and knowledge at a level to assure excellence in all we do. 
• Stewardship: We effectively and efficiently utilize the resources of equipment, materials and time that the community has entrusted to us.