Become a Volunteer Chaplain
1. Download the Application Form and Background Screening Form
2. Complete the form and mail to:
Lexington Medical Center - Pastoral Care
2720 Sunset Boulevard
West Columbia, SC 29169
A Call to Serve
Join our fellowship of more than 100 associate chaplains who have responded to the call to serve and tend to the spiritual needs of patients at Lexington Medical Center. The team respects people of all faiths and those who do not identify with a religious tradition. Chaplains in the association represent many denominations.
Chaplains make introductions to new patients, follow-up visits, and are available by request to listen, encourage, comfort, pray, administer sacraments, and provide crisis ministry.
Qualifications for Service
- Capability to minister to others in a medical setting
- Ability to provide caring interactions in an ecumenical manner
- Commitment to serve at least eight hours per month
- Meet health and safety requirements
- Participate in 120-day trial period
- To serve in the evening or overnight on-call the following is required:
- A collegiate theological education, clinical pastoral education, or similar chaplain training
- Ordination (official recognition) as a spiritual leader
Benefits of Service
- Specialized onboarding training with shadowing
- One meal per volunteer shift
- Monthly education luncheon
- Annual flu vaccination
- Hepatitis B and other select vaccinations
- Annual PATH blood workup
- Discounts for certain entertainment and shopping vendors
