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Flexible Schedule
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Oakland, CA 94602
Volunteers get a first hand look at the inner-workings of the Pharmacy Department. They assist the Pharmacists with some clerical work, pulling and returning prescription refills, and helping with the hospital smoking cessation program, checking for expired medications, updating drug barcode stickers, and other tasks. Excellent opportunity for those planning to apply to Pharmacy School. Please include your phone number when inquiring about this program. STEPS TO BECOME 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!
Date Posted: Apr 30, 2025
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Flexible Schedule
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Oakland, CA 94602
The Step Down Unit (SDU) is designed for patients who need a lower level of care than ICU but a higher level of care than Medical/Surgical unit. Med/Surg provides care to adult patients with a wide variety of acute illnesses or who are recovering from surgery. Responsibilities include greeting, transporting and comforting patients, running specimens to the lab, pharmacy runs, preparing admission paperwork, and other tasks to assist the medical staff. Great opportunity for pre-med, pre-PA and pre-nursing students. Please include your phone number when inquiring about this program. STEPS TO BECOME A N 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!
Date Posted: Apr 30, 2025
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Flexible Schedule
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Oakland, CA 94602
Volunteers working in the Emergency Department get a first-hand look at the procedures and functions of a high-volume modern Emergency Department. Basic volunteer duties include comforting trauma patients, transporting patients, pharmacy and lab runs, helping to remake gurneys and beds, and restocking supplies. Excellent opportunity for those working toward a career in healthcare. Please include your phone number when inquiring about this program. STEPS TO BECOME 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!
Date Posted: Apr 30, 2025
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Flexible Schedule
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San Leandro, CA 94578
Alameda Health System (AHS) has launched a new Canine Visitation Program, which brings certified therapy dogs to its facilities to provide comfort and companionship to patients and staff. This program aims to enhance emotional well-being, reduce stress, and foster healing environments throughout the public health system’s hospitals. Canine handlers and their dog are required to be certified through the Valley Humane Society. Canine handleer are also required to go through the Alameda Health System volunteer intake process list below. STEPS TO BECOME AN ALAMEDA HEALTH SYSTEM VOLUNTEER Step 1: Consider the Commitment We require a commitment of a minimum of one year and if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to discuss this opportunity in greater detail prior to submiting an application. 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!
Date Posted: Apr 30, 2025
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Flexible Schedule
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Oakland, CA 94602
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!
Date Posted: Apr 30, 2025