Volunteering
Opportunities
Dignity Hospital:
In the heart of downtown LA, this hospital opens its doors
for the teens, college students, and adults to help volunteer at this place.
The benefits of becoming a volunteer are personal satisfaction, inclusion in
employee recognition events, and complimentary parking. To apply, you have to
fill out an application. If you have any questions contact Tracy Nordback at
(213)742-5707 or
CHMC-Volunteer@dignityhealth.org
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles:
This hospital is specifically only for children. If you’re
interested in becoming a pediatrician, then this would be right for you. You
will not be able to shadow and work directly with a doctor. If you are under
18, you would have to be part of a summer program called Camp CHLA, which
teaches high school students how to do CPR and other things and help around the
hospital. You have to check the requirements, take a survey, and fill out an application.
UCLA Hospital:
Over 300 volunteer positions offer opportunities for
students to explore various health care options. The basic requirement is that
you are 15 and older, agreement to do at least 100 hours of volunteer work
(four hours per week), proof of Varicella, MMR, and TB. You have to conduct a
well typed essay to see if they believe that you are fit for this program.
Long Beach Memorial Hospital:
The requirements must be at least between the ages of 15-17
and a GPA of 3.0 and higher. You have to fill out an application and must be
committed for six months of volunteer work. Two TB tests and influenza
vaccination is required during peak flu season. You will have to attend a
volunteer service orientation twice. And purchase a volunteer uniform a cost of
$23.
Cedars-Sinai Hospital:
This is a teen volunteer program for teens 14-18 wanting to
help others and look for community service experience. They have to be
committed to one year of volunteer work and work the same shift for an entire
session. Teens will perform clinical or clerical duties.