The tour takes approximately 1 hour and therefore docents can expect to be at the house until approximately 5 p.m. The greatest need for volunteers is during April, May, September, and October for school groups. School groups make appointments which can be mornings or afternoons. Its membership is open to all who wish to give volunteer service. All funds raised by the Auxiliary are returned to the hospital to benefit patients, purchase equipment or improve services. The uniform of the Auxiliary is the pink smock for ladies or the red vest for male volunteers.
Uniforms are available at the volunteer office.
The organization is governed by the Auxiliary Board of Directors, which meets monthly to make decisions regarding services rendered. The Board consists of elected officers and chairpersons of all services. Volunteers accepting offices of chairpersons automatically become members of the Board. Over 40 assignments to choose from with morning, afternoon, evening and weekend shifts available, some with flexible schedules. Accept training and supervision.