Volunteer Opportunities | Long Beach Memorial Medical Center

Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
& Miller Children's Hospital Volunteer Opportunities

People of all ages and from all walks of life dedicate thousands of hours each year to Long Beach Memorial and Miller Children's Hospital. For many years Volunteers have been a valued member of our healthcare team. Long Beach Memorial Medical Center and Miller Children's Hospital are places where you can meet new friends, learn a new skill, or explore a career interest while helping others. We encourage you to join hands with us to make a difference!

Services provided
We have two groups of service volunteers at our hospitals. Our 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 our program three times a year, Spring, Summer and Fall. We ask for a commitment of 2 hours per week with more hours available during the summer and school breaks. All teens are required to wear our Volunteen uniform which are available through the volunteer office. Requirements for becoming a member of the Volunteen program are as follows:

Students must complete a Volunteen application packet
Students must be in high school and between the ages of 15 - 18
Students must have signed parental consent to participate
Students must attend a general volunteen orientation
Students must provide documentation of immunization history for measles, mumps, rubella and chicken pox along with the results of a recent tuberculin skin test

General Adult Volunteers
We encourage adult men and women from our community to join hands with us and make a difference. Whether you are retired or working we have many ways for you to participate and contribute. To begin the process of becoming a part of our Adult Service Volunteer team, you will need to complete an application form. After we have received your completed application, we will make an appointment to meet with you personally to discuss your interests, skills, and availability and once you have been accepted, you'll be asked to provide documentation of your immunization history, including measles, mumps, rubella, chicken pox and tetanus along with the results of a tuberculin skin test. Adults must also consent to a security background check. We ask you to commit to a regular volunteer schedule of at least 4 hours per week and placement is based on position openings. You will also be required to attend a four-hour general new volunteer orientation, which will help you to assume your role as a member of our Volunteer team!

For more information please call the Volunteer Resources department at (562) 933-1486

Service attributes
We have many different opportunities to serve with various scheduling options. Our staff in the volunteer resources department will work closely with you to help determine your best placement choice. Our goal is to match your interests, skills and time available with the needs of the medical center. Volunteers serve through out our hospitals in a variety of areas ranging from nursing units, to the business office, medical records, pediatrics, surgery and the nursery! A few of the special opportunities that are available include:

Assisting at the Information Desk, greeting and giving information and directions to patients, families, visitors and physicians.
Escort/transport Volunteers assist with patient discharges, department errands and other hospital requests.
Patient Care Volunteers visit patients in their rooms providing assistance and companionship.
Volunteer Grandparents work closely with our Child Life staff to provide comfort & recreational actives as well as family support to our pediatric patients
Providing clerical and administrative support by performing light computer work, filing, making copies, etc.
Staffing the Flower Desk and Coffee Cart programs!

Whatever your time, talents or interests are, our volunteer staff will help you find a fulfilling opportunity.

Express Your Interest in Volunteering

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Location
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center and Miller Children's Hospital
2801 Atlantic Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90801

Directions
The Volunteer Resources Department is located on the main level of the medical center, just off of the Information Desk in the main lobby.

Hours of operation:
The Volunteer office is open
Monday - Friday: 8am - 4:30 pm

Phone
562-933-1486