-
449 people are interested
Highland Hospital Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Alameda Health System
Please visit the new page to apply.
-
449 people are interested
Highland Hospital traditionally offers some of the best opportunities in the Bay Area for volunteers pursuing careers in healthcare and for those just looking to give of their time. Link to online application at the bottom of this page.
Here is a brief list of departments that we regularly place volunteers into:
Hospital Services
Floater/Greeter
Information Desk & Kiosks
Administrative/Clerical
Surgery - Reception
Patient-Care Departments
Emergency Department
Step Down Unit
Medical Surgical Unit
Maternal Child Health
Pastoral Care/Chaplaincy
STEPS TO B ECOME AN ALAMEDA HEALTH SYSTEM VOLUNTEER
Step 1: Consider the Commitment
We require a commitment of one 4 hour shift per week for a minimum of one year. There are morning and afternoon shifts available Monday - Friday. All volunteers start off at the information desk and are required to complete 100 hours of service prior to transferring to a patient care floor volunteer position.
Step 2: Submit Application
To apply please visit the AHS website AlamedaHealthSystem.org then click Volunteers on the banner at the top of the page.
Step 3: Interview
We will contact you to setup an interview within a week or two.
Step 4: Orientation
If accepted, you will be invited to attend an orientation covering both hospital and Volunteer Department policies, procedures, and other important information.
Step 5: Health Screening
After the orientation you will be able to make an appointment with AHS Employee Health. Volunteers are required to provide proof of immunity by immunization record or by titer(s) - blood tests for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (chicken-pox). Additionally volunteers are required to show documentation of a tuberculosis skin test (TST) performed elsewhere within the past 12 months and 1 within the past 3 months. AHS Employee Health can provide the second TB test for free.
Step 6: Background Investigation
Volunteers are required to go through a criminal background screening after the Health Screening is completed.
Step 7: Now you can get your badge and start!
6 More opportunities with Alameda Health System
1 ReviewOpportunities
About Alameda Health System
Location:
1411 East 31st Street, Oakland, CA 94602, US
Mission Statement
Our Mission: Caring, Healing, Teaching, Serving All. Our Vision: Alameda Health System will be recognized as a world-class patient and family centered system of care that promotes wellness, eliminates disparities and optimizes the health of our diverse communities.
Description
Alameda Health System (AHS) is a major public health care provider and medical training institution recognized for its world-class patient and family centered system of care.
Through a welcomed partnership between patient, family and the healthcare team, AHS provides comprehensive, high quality medical treatment, health promotion, disease prevention and health maintenance in an integrated system of hospitals, clinics, and health services. As a training institution, AHS maintains an environment that is supportive of a wide range of educational programs and activities, including education of medical students, interns, residents, continuing education for medical nursing, and other staff, along with medical research.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1411 East 31st StreetOakland, CA 94602
DATE POSTED
April 30, 2025
SKILLS
- Healthcare
- EMT
- Nursing
- Physician
- Physician Assistant
- Social Work
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 4-hours per week for 12-months
- One 4-hour shift per week required. The first 100 hours of service must be completed between 8am and 5pm, Monday-Friday