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Volunteer
Why Should I Volunteer?
There are many rewarding reasons to become a volunteer at Anaheim Memorial Medical Center. As a volunteer, you can make all the difference in the world to someone in need with just a warm smile or an encouraging word.
- Many volunteers choose to stay actively involved by contributing their talents to making their community a better place
- Balance your life, get out more and meet new people
- As you learn and grow by volunteering, you will gain real skills that enhance your professional and educational goals, as well as making the world better for others
- Studies show that health is often improved by participating in a meaningful and rewarding cause
Volunteer Benefits
- Meal tickets (provided for volunteers with 4 hours of service each week)
- Discount and special offers for Guild members
- Invitations to special events
Volunteer Recognition
Anaheim Memorial believes that volunteers need to be recognized, and we do so many ways, including:
- National Volunteer Appreciation Week (every April)
- Volunteer of the Quarter for Guild members
- Recognition awards for hours/years of service
- Volunteer recognition in the hospital's employee newsletter
Who Can Volunteer?
Anyone 15 years or older is eligible to volunteer. The commitment to volunteering varies from person to person, we offer flexible schedules. Although placement is based on hospital need, you choose the days, hours and area that most interests you, and we'll make every effort to accommodate your needs. Working men and women can volunteer as little as one shift per month.
Volunteers also have the opportunity to join the hospital Guild and Guardian Angels programs. Guild members participate in many fund-raising activities and donate numerous hours of service. Guardian Angels help support the Guild's fund-raising efforts through annual fund-raising luncheons and membership dues.
Volunteer Opportunities
Listed below are just a few of the many ways you can volunteer and become part of the Anaheim Memorial team:
- Breast Center - clerical support
- Emergency Department - greeter/customer support
- Gift Shop-fundraising activity
- Pastoral Care - patient support
- Pet Assisted Wellness (P.A.W. program) - patient visitation
- Surgery Waiting Room - customer support
- Student Volunteer program - scholarship opportunities
- Lobby music program
- Mended Hearts -
heart disease survivors' support group/patient visitation
How to Become a Volunteer
Please print, complete and return the following forms to the Volunteer Services Department at Anaheim Memorial Medical Center (see address below):
Complete and sign all applicable forms and mail or fax to:
Deborah Arroyo
Executive Director, Foundation and Volunteer Services
Anaheim Memorial Medical Center
1111 W. La Palma Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92801
Phone: (714) 999-6034
Fax: (714) 999-6122
After reviewing your application, you will be contacted by the Volunteer Services Manager to schedule your interview. Following acceptance as a volunteer, you will need to do the following:
- Schedule a T.B. test, provided by the hospital
- Purchase a volunteer uniform shirt from the Volunteer Services Department (white pants and white shoes must also be worn by the volunteer)
- Attend an orientation and skills training class before you are scheduled to work.
- Take photo for I.D. badge, provided by the hospital
- Complete Confidentiality, Volunteer Agreement and Jr. Consent forms, provided by Volunteer Services Department
For more information contact:
Deborah Arroyo
Email: darroyo@memorialcare.org
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