Learn How You Can Be A Volunteer
The following are commonly asked questions about volunteering for California Pacific. Please click on each question to find out more and to consider becoming a member of our volunteer family today.
- Are there any requirements for volunteering?
- What is the process for becoming a volunteer?
- What are the benefits of being a volunteer?
- What volunteer opportunities are available?
- When are volunteers needed?
- How can I get more information or sign up to become a volunteer?
We Welcome You to Our Volunteer Family
Our volunteers range in age from 14 to 94 years old. Some of these volunteers are serving for the first time, while others have served for 10 years or more. We have one volunteer who has been with us for a record 60 years!
We invite you to join our California Pacific volunteer family. All we ask is that...
- You are age 14 or over.
- You are committed to serving a minimum of 100 hours in one year (at least 2 to 3 hours a week).
- You obtain parental consent if you are a student (age 14 to 17).
- You agree to a background check.
- Receive a health clearance verifying immunity to Tuberculosis, Chicken Pox, Measles and Mumps.
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You will enjoy the process for becoming a California Pacific volunteer. It's fun and easy. All you need to do is follow these 5 easy steps...
- Attend an orientation.*
- You will be invited to a one-on-one interview with the volunteer services staff.
- You will receive approval for your preferred assignment(s) by our volunteer services staff.
- You will receive on-the-job training plus learn "where everything is located."
- You will proudly serve in your California Pacific volunteer uniform (rented or purchased).
*To get started, you must reserve a spot at one of our ongoing orientations. Select a time that works for you and call 415-600-3402 to let us know which orientation you wish to attend.
See the 2008 New Volunteer Orientation Schedule.
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In serving others, you’ll receive much in return – such as enjoying the satisfaction of a job well-done … feeling connected to the people you serve … establishing gratifying friendships … learning valuable teamwork skills … exploring career choices within the health care profession … and much more.
In addition to these precious gifts, we would also like to thank you in the following ways:
- Park for free during your hours of service. Or ride on our convenient inter-campus shuttle – free for volunteers.
- Have coffee, tea or soda “on the house” during your hours of service. Plus, you’ll also receive discounts in our cafeterias and at our café.
- Receive a complimentary annual flu shot.
- Get a discount when you buy from our gift shops.
- Learn the latest on various health topics. Our continuing education program offers many classes you can choose from and attend. Seniors can attend our bi-monthly “Senior Brown Bag Lecture Series” for free.
- Be invited to our annual volunteer recognition event where you and other volunteers are honored.
- Receive a letter of reference upon completion of your service.
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There are many ways for you to serve patients and their families. We have more than 150 volunteer service descriptions for you to consider. Through these volunteer opportunities …
- You can serve patients and their families by writing letters for the terminally ill … soothing anxious families waiting for their loved ones’ surgery … helping Alzheimer’s sufferers choose from their menu … making beds for emergency room patients … and much more.
- You can help raise funds for special projects like women and children’s services … redecorating patient waiting areas … and the nursing education and recognition fund. You can do this by serving in the café or gift shops operated by the Guild of California Pacific Medical Center.
- You can help provide more efficient service to patients and their families by organizing files … pulling files for patients’ appointment … or tackling computer related projects …
- You can put your special talent to work on projects such as organizing special events for elderly patients … creating note cards to cheer up patients … and much more.
- Click here for a list of current volunteer opportunities.
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Volunteers are needed on weekdays, weekends and evenings. However, our greatest time of need is usually weekdays.
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If you want more information about volunteering for California Pacific, or if you want to join our volunteer family, please contact the Volunteer Office at (415) 600-3402 or email Genie Gee at geegx@sutterhealth.org.
