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John Muir Health Student Volunteer Program
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John Muir Health Student Volunteer Program
Walnut Creek
Students who are interested in volunteering with John Muir Health must submit an application to the Campus Minister for Community Service and Social Advocacy. There is a waitlist for students who are interested in volunteering (see the link below). The waitlist is long and you may have to wait a semester or more until you are contacted regarding an application. Another important note: Seniors are not eligible to apply because John Muir asks their volunteers to have a long term commitment of more than 1 year (Seniors would only be able to serve less than 1 year). Learn more about this program on their website.
→ Fill out this google form to be put on the waitlist.
Hospital Programs
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center Volunteer Program (Ages 16+)
Contra Costa County
CCRMC’s volunteer program is comprised of more than 200 volunteers from age 16 to over 90 years of age. Our dedicated volunteers serve in over 20 areas of the hospital, some directly with patients and visitors, and others in support areas.
Kaiser Health Student Volunteer Program (Ages 15+)
Contra Costa and surrounding counties
Search for “opportunities” and look at the postings for “high school services.” You fill out the general volunteer form under “apply” and designate which location you would like to apply for (you can only apply for one location at a time).
→ Volunteer Services in Northern California
Sutter Health Tracy Community Hospital Junior Volunteer Program (Ages 15+)
San Joaquin County (close to Livermore)
Sutter’s program provides students with a volunteer experience to help explore career options in the healthcare field and provide valuable assistance to the hospital. Junior volunteers perform non-medical duties like delivering materials to patients or between departments, directing visitors throughout the facility, answering visitor questions and providing administrative assistance.
→ Volunteer at Sutter Health Tracy Community Hospital
Occupational Therapy
A Hop, Skip and a Jump Ahead - Pediatric Occupational Therapy (Juniors & Seniors)
Mt. Diablo Region
Volunteer with a pediatric social skills group in Walnut Creek. In these groups, children practice interacting with peers in a natural, safe and supported environment while playing fine and gross motor games. Volunteers would be mentored in learning hands-on skills and assist with the groups. To learn more about this program, check out their website.
→ Contact Nan Arkwright, MOT, OTR/L, for more information about volunteering
Hospice Care
Continuum Hospice & Pallative Care
Contra Costa County
Continuum Hospice has volunteer roles with direct patient involvement as well as clerical/office tasks
→ Volunteer Opportunities at Continuum
George Mark Children’s House (Ages 16+)
Alameda County
Teen volunteers assist our children and families by playing, reading, doing arts and crafts, or playing video games with the children. Teens must be at least 16 years old to volunteer.
→ Volunteer Opportunities at George Mark Children’s House
VITAS Healthcare Student Intern Volunteers
Contra Costa and Alameda Counties
VITAS offers a variety of volunteer opportunities ranging from administrative tasks to accompanying patients. All volunteer opportunities are posted on their website and you can apply online.
→ Volunteer Opportunities at VITAS
Senior Living
Contact the following volunteer and activities coordinators to set up an ongoing volunteer commitment!
Aegis Senior Living
Mt. Diablo Region
Volunteer Contact: Rochelle Balancio
Carlton Senior Living
Mt. Diablo Region
Volunteer Contact: Rhodesia James
Concord Senior Center
Mt. Diablo Region
Check out their volunteer website for opportunities!
Summer Opportunities
Mentoring in Medicine & Science, Inc. - Summer Pre-Apprenticeship
Alameda County
This opportunity is available to students from a population/group that is underrepresented in the health professions.
The Summer Pre-Apprenticeship Program is a four week immersive program where students have the opportunity to receive hands-on clinical training, shadow health professionals in a variety of patient care settings as well as develop their leadership skills through professional development workshops. Applications open in January.
→ Summer Pre-Apprenticeship Program Information
UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital (Ages 16-17)
Alameda County
UCSF offers a volunteer program for high school students (16-17 years old). This program offers students the opportunity to volunteer in a hospital setting, provide comfort to patients and gain valuable experience. To be a summer volunteer you are required to be 16-17 years old and commit to serving once a week for a 3-4 hour shift. Info about applying to the UCSF summer volunteer program will be available in December/January.
→ Volunteer Opportunities at UCSF Hospitals
Can’t find what you’re looking for?
If none of the above volunteer opportunities seem like a good fit, check out the website(s) below to search for more opportunities.
TeensVolunteer.org
TeensVolunteer.org is a free service that connects teens with the latest volunteer opportunities in California. Through our website, nonprofit organizations can post their volunteer listings, and teens can sign up via the TeensVolunteer platform.
Browse opportunities on their website. You can also view opportunities in Contra Costa County.
