Nursing Volunteer Opportunities

listed in NO particular order

1 - Santa Monica -UCLA Medical Center- Orthopedic Hospital
ADDRESS:1250 16th St. Room 237 Tower Santa Monica, CA. 90404
TEL: (310) 319.4614
FAX: (310) 319.4519
WEB: www.uclahealth.org
EMAIL: eastwood@mednet.ucla.edu

Volunteer Contact: Volunteer Manager

Brief description of services provided:
Community hospital serving the Westside, connected with UCLA Medical Center. Volunteers supporting our caring values.

Brief overview of volunteer position(s):
Ambassador (welcome/ greet direct people), Information Desk in surgical waiting areas (assist families and patients), gift shop (clerical support), patient liaison (visit patients) and floaters.

Type of training/orientation:
Volunteer orientation background check, screening for TB and MMR required (at no cost to volunteer).

Special knowledge/skills/abilities required:
Willingness to help wherever needed, friendly and caring demeanor with the ability to understand communications.

Length of Commitment: 1 year, 4 hours per week.

Does your agency utilize youth volunteers?: Yes, minimum age is 15
Does your agency take employee groups for short-term or one-day projects?: No.

2 - St. John's Health Center
ADDRESS: 1328 22nd Street Santa Monica, CA 90404
TEL: (310) 829-8438
FAX: (310) 315-6142
WEB: www.stjohns.org
EMAIL: grenda.pearlman@stjohns.org

Volunteer Contact: Director of Volunteer Services

Brief description of services provided:
Volunteers are assigned to at least 45 different departments throughout the Health Center where they perform an array of duties, some directly with patients and others in hospital support areas.

Brief overview of volunteer position(s):
Gift Shop; Surgery, Waiting Room, Clerical Positions, Reception Areas and Transportation Team; support patients and staff in our Emergency Room, Outpatient Treatment Units and Nursing Units. Nifty Needler caps and booties.

Type of training/orientation:
1½ hour orientation, then a one-on-one interview with the Director of Volunteer Services. If accepted into the program, applicants attend an additional 4-hour training.

Special knowledge/skills/abilities required:
Seeking friendly, compassionate and service oriented people. Specific requirements vary.

Length of Commitment:
Minimum commitment of one 4-hour shift per week AND at least 100 hours. Volunteers have one year from their start date to complete the 100 hours.

Does your agency utilize youth volunteers?: Yes. Must be at least 16 years old.

Does your agency take employee groups for short-term or one-day projects?: No

3 - Venice Family Clinic
(Venice and Santa Monica Sites)
ADDRESS: 604 Rose Avenue Venice, CA 90291
TEL: (310) 664-7532
FAX: (310) 392-6642
WEB: www.venicefamilyclinic.org
EMAIL: helprfc@ucla.edu

Volunteer Contact: Director of Volunteer Services

Brief description of services provided:
Provide comprehensive primary health care that is affordable, accessible and compassionate for people with no other access to such care. We also have counseling and an early head start program.

Brief overview of volunteer position(s):
Providers-physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, psychiatrists and pharmacists. Health Educators-translators (especially in Spanish, Farsi and Russian); clerical; fund-raising; reading to children/children activities assistant.

Type of training/orientation:
Orientation is an overview of our services and history and philosophy. Training varies with position.

Special knowledge/skills/abilities required:
Specific valid licenses for professional positions that require licenses.

Length of Commitment:
We expect a minimum of six months of service. Those who want to help with our annual May Venice Art Walk are not required to put in six months.

Does your agency utilize youth volunteers?: Yes
Does your agency take employee groups for short-term or one-day projects?: Call to inquire