Volunteering at Stanford
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Stanford Hospital & Clinics.
Volunteer Positions
Become a Volunteer
Volunteer Application Process
Contact Information
Volunteer Positions
Volunteer Resources has a variety of positions in the hospital and clinics, including:
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Emergency Department (PDF) (FULL) (Requires a 1 year time commitment)
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Smoking Cessation Advisor (FULL) (prefer RN plus 1 year commitment)
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Art for Health (FULL)
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Partners in Caring (Volunteers for help at home)
- The Health Library
- Tour Docents
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Hospital Auxiliary (More positions are available)
Become a Volunteer
Time commitment
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The minimum commitment is 3 - 4 hours per week for 6 months, on a regularly scheduled basis. Some volunteer programs require a 1 year time commitment e.g. the Emergency Department.
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Some programs require a six (6) month commitment and some a one year commitment.
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Unfortunately, we do not have any short term volunteer opportunities.
Age requirements
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Stanford Hospital & Clinics requires that volunteers be age 19 or older.
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Note: The Hospital Auxiliary program has a junior program for teenagers between the ages of 14 - 18 years old. Call the Auxiliary office at (650) 723-6636 for information. Please do not submit an application until asked to do so.
Volunteer Orientations
Come to one of the orientations listed below and find out how you can be a part of our team!
| Orientation Dates | Time | Location |
| Monday, June 15, 2009 (class is FULL) | 5:00pm – 7:00pm | ASC Conference Rm. 3116 |
Monday, June 29, 2009 (class is FULL) |
5:00pm – 7:00pm | ASC Conference Rm. 3116 |
| Tuesday, July 21, 2009 (class is FULL) | 5:30pm – 7:30pm | ASC Conference Rm. 3116 |
| Monday, July 27, 2009 (class is FULL) | 5:00pm – 7:00pm | ASC Conference Rm. 3116 |
| Monday, August 10, 2009 (class FULL) | 5:00pm – 7:00pm | ASC Conference Rm. 3116 |
| Monday, August 24, 2009 | 5:00pm – 7:00pm | ASC Conference Rm. 3116 |
| Monday, September 14, 2009 | 5:00pm – 7:00pm | ASC Conference Rm. 3116 |
| Monday, September 28, 2009 | 5:00pm – 7:00pm | ASC Conference Rm. 3116 |
| Monday, October 12, 2009 | 5:00pm – 7:00pm | ASC Conference Rm. 3116 |
| Monday, October 26, 2009 | 5:00pm – 7:00pm | ASC Conference Rm. 3116 |
| Monday, November 16, 2009 | 5:00pm – 7:00pm | ASC Conference Rm. 3116 |
| Monday, November 30, 2009 | 5:00pm – 7:00pm | ASC Conference Rm. 3116 |
| Monday, December 14, 2009 | 5:00pm – 7:00pm | ASC Conference Rm. 3116 |
Please park at the Patient/Visitor Parking Lot and you will receive a parking pass at the orientation.
Directions to ASC Conference Room #3116: Enter the Stanford Advanced Medicine Center (Cancer Center) through the Ambulatory Surgery Center entrance; immediately turn left and head to the bank of elevators; take elevator up to the 3rd floor (ASC – Ambulatory Surgery Center); walk straight across the hallway towards the front desk; turn right; Conference Room #3116 will be on the left-hand side.
E-mail VolunteerResources@stanfordmed.org to confirm dates and your attendance. Space is limited. IT IS REQUIRED TO REGISTER FOR AN ORIENTATION.
Please register at least 24 hours in advance. You will receive an e-mail confirming registration.
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Please review the volunteer applicant (PDF) document.
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Schedule and attend the Hospital Volunteer Orientation. The orientation will cover the following:
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Stanford Hosptial & Clincs Mission Statement & Values
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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
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JCAHO (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations) Requirements
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Confidentiality
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Patient Safety
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Code of Conduct
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Environmental Health & Safety
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Cultural Diversity & Sensitivity
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Health Clearance Requirements
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Volunteer privileges & guidelines
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Respect for Individuals Preventing Harassment in the Workplace
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HealthStream (online training modules)
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Attend Volunteer Interview
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Complete Health Clearance (measles, mumps, rubella, chicken pox, and TB)
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Issue Security Photo ID Badge
Compensation
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Volunteer positions are not paid
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Volunteers do not carry employee status (your participation will not result in any status as an employee of Stanford Hospital and Clinics nor will you be entitled to any form of remuneration for your services).
Volunteering with Children
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Contact the Volunteer Services Department at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at (650) 497-8696.
Note: All assignments to volunteer positions can be terminated at any time, by either party, with or without notice and with or without cause. No volunteer assignment is guaranteed for any specific period of time.
Contact Information
Volunteer Resources
300 Pasteur Drive, H1130H
Stanford, CA 94305
Director: Angela Cherene
Phone: (650) 723-7424
E-mail: VolunteerResources@stanfordmed.org