Medical/Health related volunteer Opportunities

1. There are a variety of health-related opportunities around me. For example, one opportunity to volunteer is in the UCLA health department. They are looking for volunteer service in a general student program at the summer. Once you are accepted to the program, you will have the chance to begin your volunteering in one of the following areas:

•  Wayfinding
•  Patient transport
•  Floater

To apply into this program, you must first sign up for a mandatory information session. The applications will be sent to those who sign up for the session. You must fulfill a lot of required paperwork and medical requirements. Patient transport assists the transport office at the Ronald Reagan UCLA medical center. They are responsible for discharging patients and helping out the patient transport staff. The wayfinding are student ambassadors. They greet each visitor/patient along with escort assistance.

2.      Another volunteering opportunity is to help out in the Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles. They offer a summer program for applicants at ages of 15-17. They will provide service to patients, families, and staff, while gaining experience and self-confidence. According the chla.org, you must fulfill the given application that includes a personal essay, certification, recommendation letters, and a recommendation form. You will work three times per week in 3.5 hours a day. This is a great given opportunity.

3.  A helpful opportunity to volunteer will be at Keck Medicine of USC. They are looking for a devoted team of volunteers to work directly with patients and their families during treatment and care. Volunteers work in many aspects of the hospital. To get more information to volunteer, you must go their website and contact the hospital’s volunteer service office.

 These are only some opportunities that I had research about. However, there are an abundant of resources and volunteering opportunities looking for you. Some our in your community’s hospitals. Just go and ask for more information. This would be very helpful for you in the future. It will make a huge impact.