Volunteering with AMSA:
ALS Association- Walk to Defeat ALS
What: AMSA will be walking 3 miles for ALS! If you're feeling ambitious, find sponsors and ask for donations. 100% of it goes to the ALS Association.
When: Sunday, October 18 from 9:00am to 12:00pm. We will be leaving Peterson Loop a 7:00am. Please don't be late. We need to check in at 7:30am. How: Register under the team name "AMSA-UCSD' by clicking "join team" at this website.
Red Cross Blood Drive
What: AMSA is sponsoring a blood drive for Red Cross. We will be asking people to help out with setting up and flyering and helping out at the event itself.
When: Monday, November 2 from 10:00am to 3:30pm on Library Walk.
How: You can contact Albert for more information if you're interested.
Hospital Volunteering
1. Hillcrest Center or Moores Cancer Center
“Our volunteer program supports UCSD Medical Center personnel in their activities of patient care, education and research. The role of volunteers is not to replace, but to supplement the regular professional staff, freeing them to provide the highest quality of patient care.”
Opportunities: Check website for more information regarding the orientation.
Where: Main Auditorium, UCSD Medical Center, Hillcrest
What: If you would like to volunteer, email volsvcs@ucsd.edu and ask to reserve a spot for the November Orientation (don't forget to leave your full name). Then, go to http://www.health.ucsd.edu/volunteer and READ the info about volunteering, the different volunteering positions and the orientation page. Then print the applications and fill them out to bring with you on the day of orientation.
2. Rady Children's Hospital
“The mission of the Volunteer Services Department is to enhance and support the services of Rady Children’s Hospital and Health Center through the contributions of trained volunteers in a caring environment. Volunteer Services is dedicated to provide the highest possible quality of service while at the same time respecting the dignity, individual differences and cultural diversity of our patients, families, staff and the communities we serve.”
Opportunities: Check here!
Duties: Volunteers assist as greeters, escorts, teachers, ambassadors,entertainers, clerical assistant to the staff (and more!)
General Requirements:
Next Orientation Available:
Download and print a volunteer application form. Fill it out and mail to:
CHHC Volunteer Services
3020 Children's Way MC5086
San Diego, CA 92123-4282
Application forms are processed in the order in which they are received. Completed application form is reviewed by Volunteer Services staff. Reference letters with individual addresses are included. Upon approval of application and receipt of reference letters, prospective volunteer will receive an invitation to attend an orientation.
3. VA Hospital
“Our goal is to provide excellence in patient care, veterans' benefits and customer satisfaction. We have reformed our department internally and are striving for high quality, prompt and seamless service to veterans. Our department's employees continue to offer their dedication and commitment to help veterans get the services they have earned. Our nation's veterans deserve no less.”
Opportunities: Check here!
Duties: Escort patients, clerical assistance, feed patients, provide assistance in pharmacy, radiology, laboratory research, etc.
General Requirements:
Next Orientation Available
How: Call (858)642-3267 and ask for information about volunteering.
4. Scripps Memorial La Jolla, Scripps Green and Scripps Clinic
Duties: Escort, transport and follow-up with patients, Help with the Cancer Center, Emergency Room, as a Nursing Floor Assistant, etc.
Call the location of interest for more info
*FYI: We are currently in the process of establishing an AMSA Partnership with a San Diego Health Clinic (ranging from the student-run free clinic to Scripps clinic) so if you would like more information, email us!
ALS Association- Walk to Defeat ALS
What: AMSA will be walking 3 miles for ALS! If you're feeling ambitious, find sponsors and ask for donations. 100% of it goes to the ALS Association.
When: Sunday, October 18 from 9:00am to 12:00pm. We will be leaving Peterson Loop a 7:00am. Please don't be late. We need to check in at 7:30am. How: Register under the team name "AMSA-UCSD' by clicking "join team" at this website.
Red Cross Blood Drive
What: AMSA is sponsoring a blood drive for Red Cross. We will be asking people to help out with setting up and flyering and helping out at the event itself.
When: Monday, November 2 from 10:00am to 3:30pm on Library Walk.
How: You can contact Albert for more information if you're interested.
Hospital Volunteering
1. Hillcrest Center or Moores Cancer Center
“Our volunteer program supports UCSD Medical Center personnel in their activities of patient care, education and research. The role of volunteers is not to replace, but to supplement the regular professional staff, freeing them to provide the highest quality of patient care.”
Opportunities: Check website for more information regarding the orientation.
Where: Main Auditorium, UCSD Medical Center, Hillcrest
What: If you would like to volunteer, email volsvcs@ucsd.edu and ask to reserve a spot for the November Orientation (don't forget to leave your full name). Then, go to http://www.health.ucsd.edu/volunteer and READ the info about volunteering, the different volunteering positions and the orientation page. Then print the applications and fill them out to bring with you on the day of orientation.
2. Rady Children's Hospital
“The mission of the Volunteer Services Department is to enhance and support the services of Rady Children’s Hospital and Health Center through the contributions of trained volunteers in a caring environment. Volunteer Services is dedicated to provide the highest possible quality of service while at the same time respecting the dignity, individual differences and cultural diversity of our patients, families, staff and the communities we serve.”
Opportunities: Check here!
Duties: Volunteers assist as greeters, escorts, teachers, ambassadors,entertainers, clerical assistant to the staff (and more!)
General Requirements:
- Complete and return to CHHC Volunteer Services department the Volunteer Application form (available online). Upon approval of application form and receipt of reference letters, the prospective volunteer will receive an invitation to attend an orientation.
- Arrange an interview
- Attend a 2.5 hour orientation and tour of the hospital
- TB Test
- Provide the necessary health clearances from the Occupational Health and Safety office at Children’s. For Junior volunteers this will also include documentation of immunization history.
- Commit to 100 hours, at least 3 hours a week
- Love children!
Next Orientation Available:
Download and print a volunteer application form. Fill it out and mail to:
CHHC Volunteer Services
3020 Children's Way MC5086
San Diego, CA 92123-4282
Application forms are processed in the order in which they are received. Completed application form is reviewed by Volunteer Services staff. Reference letters with individual addresses are included. Upon approval of application and receipt of reference letters, prospective volunteer will receive an invitation to attend an orientation.
3. VA Hospital
“Our goal is to provide excellence in patient care, veterans' benefits and customer satisfaction. We have reformed our department internally and are striving for high quality, prompt and seamless service to veterans. Our department's employees continue to offer their dedication and commitment to help veterans get the services they have earned. Our nation's veterans deserve no less.”
Opportunities: Check here!
Duties: Escort patients, clerical assistance, feed patients, provide assistance in pharmacy, radiology, laboratory research, etc.
General Requirements:
- Call (858) 642-3267
- Complete initial tuberculosis screen test (annually thereafter)
- Complete volunteer orientation
- Acceptance by one of the utilizing services
Next Orientation Available
How: Call (858)642-3267 and ask for information about volunteering.
4. Scripps Memorial La Jolla, Scripps Green and Scripps Clinic
Duties: Escort, transport and follow-up with patients, Help with the Cancer Center, Emergency Room, as a Nursing Floor Assistant, etc.
Call the location of interest for more info
*FYI: We are currently in the process of establishing an AMSA Partnership with a San Diego Health Clinic (ranging from the student-run free clinic to Scripps clinic) so if you would like more information, email us!