Volunteer Center

Volunteers are valued members of the health care team. All volunteer programs at Miller Children’s & Women’s provide volunteers the opportunity to gain valuable experiences and learn new skills while impacting the patient, family and staff experience.

Volunteer at Miller Children’s & Women’s

There are many exciting volunteer opportunities at Miller Children’s & Women’s. Volunteers can work in non-patient care or patient care areas with programs such as, the Grandparents’ Program, Pediatric Rehabilitation Program and the NICU Cuddler Program. There also is a Volunteen Program, where high school students get the opportunity to volunteer and learn about working in a health care setting. The need for caring volunteers is endless. For more information, contact the Volunteer Department at (562) 933-9040.

Adult Volunteer Requirements

Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age
Volunteers must commit to six months of volunteering usually done in one or two 4 hour shifts per week
Complete background check, TB tests, and Influenza vaccination (during flu season)
Volunteers must abide by all patient confidentiality guidelines, customer service expectations, departmental and hospital policies
Attend Volunteer interview and orientation

Application/Screening Process

Volunteers must complete an online application
Upon review of application, selected applicants will be invited to participate in an interview
If an assignment is mutually agreed upon, you will need to complete the following:
- Background check is required if you are over 18 years of age (must have a social security number to be processed)
- Two TB tests (administered without charge by the employee health nurse)
- Influenza Vaccination is Required during peak flu season
- Complete hospital forms and agreements

After completing above mentioned process, you will be asked to:

Attend volunteer services orientation (offered twice monthly)
Purchase a volunteer uniform at a cost of $23.00
Complete and show competence in your service area training(s) as related to your duties

Volunteens (Teen Volunteers)

The Volunteen Program is for high school students ages 15-18. This is an excellent opportunity for students to gain insight into health care related careers. Teens are accepted into the Volunteen Program in the fall, spring and summer months with a commitment of one half hour during the school year and a minimum of four hours during the summer months. All teens are required to wear the Volunteen uniform which is available through the volunteer office. Requirements for becoming a member of the Volunteen Program:

Completion of a Volunteen application packet
Attending high school and between the ages of 15-18
Signed parental consent
Attendance of an interview and following orientation
Proof of immunization history for measles, mumps, rubella and chicken pox
TB testing
Flu vaccination during the flu peak season
Minimum of a 3.0 GPA

For more information about the Volunteen Program and application dates, call the Volunteer Department at (562) 933-9040.

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