VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Hot Chocolate 5K/15K
3/22/2020
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Sunday March 22, 2020
Tailgate Parking Lot, Adjacent to Petco Park All volunteers are required to register thru the official registration process on the EnMotive volunteer registration page (click button below). The sign up page shows all available volunteer opportunities. Please make sure you are available for the duration of the listed timeframe before registering for desired position. Individual volunteers will assist with nearly every aspect of the event, including: • Assigning bibs and distributing goodie bags at the Expo. • Organizing runners by corral at the start line and/or welcoming participants back at the finish line. • Directing & cheering on the course to keep all race participants safe and motivated. |
Blood Pressure Lab
2/18/2020
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Join a Grossmont alumna to participate in a blood pressure lab at Patrick Henry High School.
2-4 volunteers needed. Spots will fill fast. Tuesday February 18th at 8:00am |
Love Your Heart
2/14/2020
Love Your Heart is an annual event in which organizations from across San Diego County and Mexico join together to provide free blood pressure screenings on Valentine's Day, February 14th. Medical volunteers needed!
*See flyer below for more info*
*See flyer below for more info*
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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
10/27/2019
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Out of the Darkness Walk to Fight Suicide
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Eric Paredes Save A Life Foundation
10/6/2019
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Sunday, October 6
Orange Glen High School The Eric Paredes Save A Life Foundatin offers free cardiac screenings to youth to identify undetected heart abnormalities that often present to recognizable warning signs. Volunteers MUST sign up online prior to attending the event. |
Sharp Mary Birch - Little Grad Reunion
10/12/2019
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Sharp Mary Birch Hospital would like to coordinate an annual event called “Little Grad Reunion” where graduates of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit attend to gather with their previous nurses, respiratory therapists, doctors and all care partners. They are reaching out to nursing schools to recruit student volunteers to run the booths (games, food, checking in, etc.)
This event takes place at NTC Park at Liberty Station. Setup begins around 8/9am Event 11am-2pm Cleanup afterwards until 3/4pm For more information and to volunteer, contact: April Tran BSN, RNC-NIC, IBCLC Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (619) 200-9192 |
Volunteer Match
Use the Volunteer Match database to help you search for many exciting volunteer opportunities with non-profit organizations. Select the "Health and Medicine" to narrow your search.
Be sure to clarify whether the opportunity qualifies for community service hours. |
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Junior Seau Adaptive Sports Camp
7/23 - 7/26
Love for Luke Fundraiser
6/1/2019
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An alumnus of the Grossmont College School of Nursing is organizing a fundraiser for an Alpine family whose son was diagnosed with leukemia. The event is estimated to host 400-500 people and student volunteers are greatly needed.
Contact Janeane Horan, MSN to volunteer: janeanehoran@gmail.com (619) 322-1833 
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Kaiser Cardiology Event
5/31/2019
Volunteers will be greeting patients, manning a sign in booth, helping set up the room, assisting with a plant based cooking demonstration from one of our plant based cardiologists, and then take down at the end of the event and any other general tasks.
Community service hourse will be awarded.
Community service hourse will be awarded.
Athletic Physical Event
5/30/2019
Del Norte High School (near Rancho Bernardo, 4S Ranch) is having their annual athletics physical night on Thursday May 30th.
Volunteers would be tasked with taking heart rate and blood pressure readings for the athletes.
Community services hours will be awarded.
Volunteers would be tasked with taking heart rate and blood pressure readings for the athletes.
Community services hours will be awarded.
Mission Hospice Volunteer
Ongoing
Do you have a heart for using your skills and talents to serve people? Our hospice patients and their families would love your help!
Mission Hospice is dedicated to enhancing quality of life for our patients and those who love them by supporting them through one of life's most challenging seasons.
We are currently seeking volunteers to serve in teh following capacities:
Contact:
(858) 848-5433 ext 1505
dlyons@missionhh.com
Mission Hospice is dedicated to enhancing quality of life for our patients and those who love them by supporting them through one of life's most challenging seasons.
We are currently seeking volunteers to serve in teh following capacities:
- Patient are volunteers (companionship and caregiver respite)
- Sewers (memory bears and quilts)
- Certified pet therapy volunteers
- Licensed cosmetologists (haircuts)
- Office volunteers
- Certified massage therapists
- Certified notaries
Contact:
(858) 848-5433 ext 1505
dlyons@missionhh.com
Kaiser Disaster Preparedness
11/15/2018
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Kaiser Permanente is seeking student nurse volunteers for a disaster preparedness exercise.
November 15, 2018. Students will act as mock patients. Volunteer coordinator will provide further details. Contact: Kelly M. Cheffet, CHSP, HEM, TLO Environmental Health & Safety Manager Emergency Management |
Walk in Remembrance with Hope
11/11/2018
Kids Care Fest
11/3/2018
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Volunteer shift options:
Shift 1: 0730-1130 Shift 2: 0930-1330 Full Day: 0730-1330 |
Volunteer Roles (Determined by coordinator at the event):
Sign spinning/signage from major parking areas to event. Stuffing giveaway bags for participants as they come in. Signage/greeting people at the event, taking flash polls of participants to gain a sense of how they heard about the event. (it's always word-of-mouth, school, and social media that come out on top) Helping vendors out if they need anything as they arrive, set up, and during event. Set up/Clean up |
Men In Nursing Event
11/2/2018
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High school students from all over San Diego will be in attendance to hear from a male panel of nurses and participate in hands-on activities, with the goal of encouraging males to enter the nursing profession.
Volunteers are needed to monitor and/or teach hands-on breakout sessions, guide students around campus, and assist with other necessary tasks throughout the day to ensure the event runs smoothly.
Community service hours will be awarded.
The event runs from 9am-2pm
To volunteer, click the button below to email Judy Medina with your preferred shift:
SHIFT 1: 0830-1130
SHIFT 2: 1100-1400
SHIFT 3: Full event- 0830-1400
Volunteers are needed to monitor and/or teach hands-on breakout sessions, guide students around campus, and assist with other necessary tasks throughout the day to ensure the event runs smoothly.
Community service hours will be awarded.
The event runs from 9am-2pm
To volunteer, click the button below to email Judy Medina with your preferred shift:
SHIFT 1: 0830-1130
SHIFT 2: 1100-1400
SHIFT 3: Full event- 0830-1400
Walk to Fight Suicide
10/27/2018
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2018 Out of the Darkness Walk to Fight Suicide
Saturday October 27, 2018 Liberty Station NTC Park Website: www.afsp.org/sandiegowalk Volunteers will help with setup, registration, route support, survivor activities, clean up, and more. |
Sharp Mary Birch - Little Grad Reunion
10/20/2018
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Sharp Mary Birch Hospital would like to coordinate an annual event called “Little Grad Reunion” where graduates of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit attend to gather with their previous nurses, respiratory therapists, doctors and all care partners.
They are reaching out to nursing schools to recruit student volunteers to run the booths (games, food, checking in, etc.) Setup begins around 8/9am Event 11am-2pm Cleanup afterwards To volunteer, contact: April Tran BSN, RNC-NIC, IBCLC Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (619) 200-9192 |
Blood Drive - Grossmont College Health Services
9/13 - 9/14/2018
Volunteers needed in 4 hour shifts. Click the button below to contact Juliette Harrington in Student Health Services and let her know which 4 hour shift fits your schedule.
Feeding San Diego - Sharp Lends A Hand
Community Decontamination Training Event
Multiple hospitals are participating in a community decontamination training.
They need about 15 volunteers that wouldn’t mind getting wet!
Your role may include assisting in the setup of a county-owned decontamination trailer & participating in the decon.
These hours would count for your fall community service requirement.
Event Info:
Grossmont Hospital Brier Patch Campus
August 28th
1200-1600
Please RSVP to Kevin Gubbe at:
Kevin.gubbe@sharp.com
They need about 15 volunteers that wouldn’t mind getting wet!
Your role may include assisting in the setup of a county-owned decontamination trailer & participating in the decon.
These hours would count for your fall community service requirement.
Event Info:
Grossmont Hospital Brier Patch Campus
August 28th
1200-1600
Please RSVP to Kevin Gubbe at:
Kevin.gubbe@sharp.com
Serve a Meal at Ronald McDonald House
Breakthrough to Nursing Volunteer Opportunity
Elizabeth Hospice
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Elizabeth Hospice volunteers profoundly affect the quality of our patients’ and their families' lives. By becoming a volunteer of The Elizabeth Hospice you can play a remarkable and enriching role in the lives of our patients and families. We currently serve communities within San Diego and Inland Empire. Volunteering will be in your own community. We offer comprehensive training taught by experts in the medical industry.
New Student Orientation
12/15/2017
Volunteers needed for New Student Orientation for the in incoming cohort.
December 15, 2017
Shift 1: 0730-1130
Shift 2: 1100-1500
Volunteers will receive 4 community service hours per shift.
You can volunteer for one or both shifts. Possible volunteer positions include:
CNSA fundraising sales
Mentorship table
Scrub fitting room
Check in
Pizza run/set up lunch
Greeting
Setup breakfast
Other various positions
RSVP to: judy.medina@gcccd.edu
December 15, 2017
Shift 1: 0730-1130
Shift 2: 1100-1500
Volunteers will receive 4 community service hours per shift.
You can volunteer for one or both shifts. Possible volunteer positions include:
CNSA fundraising sales
Mentorship table
Scrub fitting room
Check in
Pizza run/set up lunch
Greeting
Setup breakfast
Other various positions
RSVP to: judy.medina@gcccd.edu
Kaiser and Sharp Disaster Drills
**TWO SEPARATE EVENTS**
Both taking place on November 16, 2017
Students will don fake injuries, makeup, simulated amputations or burns
and will act as mock patients for the disaster drill training of employees.
Both taking place on November 16, 2017
Students will don fake injuries, makeup, simulated amputations or burns
and will act as mock patients for the disaster drill training of employees.
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Sharp Disaster Drill
November 16, 2017 0430-1000 Contact Hannah Wevodau (619)889-4182 |
Kaiser Disaster Drill
November 16, 2017 0700-1200 Contact Kelly M Cheffet kelly.m.cheffet@kp.org |
Fresh Start
10/21/2017
VISIT WWW.FRESHSTART.ORG
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CONTACT CHRISTINA CURTIN
(619) 888-4943
CHRISTINA@FRESHSTART.ORG
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CONTACT CHRISTINA CURTIN
(619) 888-4943
CHRISTINA@FRESHSTART.ORG
Be A Patient for Grossmont RT Students
10/6/2017 and/or 11/3/2017
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Students are needed to act as patients for the Respiratory Therapy students here at Grossmont College.
You can serve for as little as one hour if you desire.
10/6/2017 between 1030-1330 (one hour minimum attendance):
RT students will be testing for their capnometry competency.
You will be wearing an ETCO2 nasal cannula and have your vitals taken.
11/3/2017 from 1030-1330 (one hour minimum attendance):
RT students will be tested on EKG competency. You will have 12 lead EKG done.
You will be kept modest, and you can place your own leads if you wish
RSVP to: rebecca.handley@gcccd.edu
You can serve for as little as one hour if you desire.
10/6/2017 between 1030-1330 (one hour minimum attendance):
RT students will be testing for their capnometry competency.
You will be wearing an ETCO2 nasal cannula and have your vitals taken.
11/3/2017 from 1030-1330 (one hour minimum attendance):
RT students will be tested on EKG competency. You will have 12 lead EKG done.
You will be kept modest, and you can place your own leads if you wish
RSVP to: rebecca.handley@gcccd.edu
Men In Nursing Event
12/1/2017
Volunteers needed for the Men In Nursing event:
December 1st, 2017
Two shifts available:
Shift 1: 8:30-12:30
Shift 2: 10:30-2:30
Fill out the contact form below to sign up.
DEADLINE TO SIGN UP IS NOVEMBER 24TH
4 community service hours (one shift) or 6 community service hours (full event) will be awarded
High school students will be touring the Health Sciences programs & facilities, participating in interactive breakout sessions, and hearing from men in nursing. Volunteers are needed to guide groups of students from classroom to classroom, assist in breakout sessions, and complete various other duties as needed. For more information on the event please see the flyer below and sign up on the form that follows. (Do not use the registration link in the flyer, which is for high school student registrants. Scroll down to the fillable form to RSVP as a volunteer).
December 1st, 2017
Two shifts available:
Shift 1: 8:30-12:30
Shift 2: 10:30-2:30
Fill out the contact form below to sign up.
DEADLINE TO SIGN UP IS NOVEMBER 24TH
4 community service hours (one shift) or 6 community service hours (full event) will be awarded
High school students will be touring the Health Sciences programs & facilities, participating in interactive breakout sessions, and hearing from men in nursing. Volunteers are needed to guide groups of students from classroom to classroom, assist in breakout sessions, and complete various other duties as needed. For more information on the event please see the flyer below and sign up on the form that follows. (Do not use the registration link in the flyer, which is for high school student registrants. Scroll down to the fillable form to RSVP as a volunteer).
Walk in Rememberance with Hope
11/12/2017
**Visit walkinginhopesd.org to sign up to volunteer!**
Alzheimer's Companion
Ongoing
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Team Hope Walk
SD Huntington's Disease Foundation
9/9/2017
Please click below to reach the google doc with all the information you need, and directions on how to sign up!
8 hours of community service credit awarded
8 hours of community service credit awarded
Kids Care Fest
10/14/2017
The annual Kids Care Fest is back at the Lakeside Rodeo Grounds on October 14th, 2017.
Grossmont Nursing has always been a big volunteer presence at this event. In fact, if you google the event I guarantee you'll see green scrubs! Let's show our local community support by helping children get proper medical, dental, and vision screenings, as well as safety demonstrations. Plus everyone gets to have FUN doing it! There will be pony rides, kids activities, etc. Encourage family and friends with little ones to attend.
Two volunteer shifts are available (4 hours for one shift or 8 hours for two shifts of community service credit awarded):
0700-1100
1000-1300
Please rsvp to judy.medina@gcccd.edu with your preferred volunteer shift.
Grossmont Nursing has always been a big volunteer presence at this event. In fact, if you google the event I guarantee you'll see green scrubs! Let's show our local community support by helping children get proper medical, dental, and vision screenings, as well as safety demonstrations. Plus everyone gets to have FUN doing it! There will be pony rides, kids activities, etc. Encourage family and friends with little ones to attend.
Two volunteer shifts are available (4 hours for one shift or 8 hours for two shifts of community service credit awarded):
0700-1100
1000-1300
Please rsvp to judy.medina@gcccd.edu with your preferred volunteer shift.
Legacy Corps Volunteer Program
Ongoing
Legacy Corps Program is currently recruiting volunteers to provide a companionship break to our community’s hidden heroes: caregivers of military and veteran families. By providing friendly visits, ranging from 4 to 10 hours per week, our volunteers help caregivers take a necessary break which significantly decreases caregiver burden and stress. Volunteers are asked to commit to one year of service, totaling 450 hours.
In return, Legacy Corps Volunteers receive a monthly taxable living allowance in the amount of $200 and a $1527 Educational Award. This educational award can be used for tuition or student loans.
Orientation:
September 7th from 9:00AM-1:00PM
If interested please contact:
Dalija Dragisic (858)505-6300
Brian Rollins (858)505-6305
Additional contact options listed in the brochure below:
In return, Legacy Corps Volunteers receive a monthly taxable living allowance in the amount of $200 and a $1527 Educational Award. This educational award can be used for tuition or student loans.
Orientation:
September 7th from 9:00AM-1:00PM
If interested please contact:
Dalija Dragisic (858)505-6300
Brian Rollins (858)505-6305
Additional contact options listed in the brochure below:
Mary Birch NICU Grad Reunion
10/14/2017
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As part of Sharp Mary Birch’s continued celebration of these tiny survivors, the NICU hosts an annual Little Graduate Reunion each fall. The event is an opportunity for past NICU families to reunite with the doctors, nurses and team members who cared for them during their stay and celebrate their child’s health.
Each year, families who have graduated from the NICU are invited back for an afternoon of games, food, and fun. It is a way for the care teams to reconnect with families and patients. Volunteers are needed to man the registration tables, games, and other activities.
October 14th
11am-2pm
NTC Park @ Liberty Station.
Volunteers would need to arrive by 10:30 and would hopefully be available until 2:00.
Lunch will be provided.
4 hours of community service credit awarded
To sign up, RSVP to Judy.Medina@gcccd.edu
Each year, families who have graduated from the NICU are invited back for an afternoon of games, food, and fun. It is a way for the care teams to reconnect with families and patients. Volunteers are needed to man the registration tables, games, and other activities.
October 14th
11am-2pm
NTC Park @ Liberty Station.
Volunteers would need to arrive by 10:30 and would hopefully be available until 2:00.
Lunch will be provided.
4 hours of community service credit awarded
To sign up, RSVP to Judy.Medina@gcccd.edu
San Diego Senior Games
Multiple Dates
The San Diego Senior Games couldn't happen without volunteers!
Nursing programs have typically been their mainstay for volunteers.
You can choose from a myriad of games, sports, and activities to volunteer for. Team sports need the most help.
Events will take place on various dates during the month of September. Responsibilities vary as do the hours but I can assure you it's a totally fun, interesting day. Number of community service hours awarded will vary.
Volunteering is easy. Simply click on the button below to reach the website. **THEN SCROLL PAST THE SIGN UP BUTTON AND INPUT YOUR INFORMATION INTO THE CONTACT FORM.**
Nursing programs have typically been their mainstay for volunteers.
You can choose from a myriad of games, sports, and activities to volunteer for. Team sports need the most help.
Events will take place on various dates during the month of September. Responsibilities vary as do the hours but I can assure you it's a totally fun, interesting day. Number of community service hours awarded will vary.
Volunteering is easy. Simply click on the button below to reach the website. **THEN SCROLL PAST THE SIGN UP BUTTON AND INPUT YOUR INFORMATION INTO THE CONTACT FORM.**
Commencement Volunteers Needed
6/7/2017
Volunteers Needed!
The Commencement Committee would like to ask for assistance from our campus community.
We need about 25 volunteers to assist with seating, directing guests and graduates, and general support for the graduation event Wednesday June 7th from 3:00-7:30 pm. Please assist us in providing a fun, safe and meaningful celebration for all those students that our college has helped through their educational goals.
If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please contact Pat Murray pat.murray@gcccd.edu (x7316) or Chris Ray chris.ray@gcccd.edu (x7406).
All volunteers are requested to meet to go over the duties. A meeting will be held Monday, June 5th from 12-1:30 pm in 34-201. Please RSVP to Chris or Pat via email or phone by Friday, May 12th.
Thank you for all you do and for considering another way to support the joyous celebration of our students’ success.
If you have any questions about commencement, please do not hesitate to contact Pat Murray or Chris Ray
The Commencement Committee would like to ask for assistance from our campus community.
We need about 25 volunteers to assist with seating, directing guests and graduates, and general support for the graduation event Wednesday June 7th from 3:00-7:30 pm. Please assist us in providing a fun, safe and meaningful celebration for all those students that our college has helped through their educational goals.
If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please contact Pat Murray pat.murray@gcccd.edu (x7316) or Chris Ray chris.ray@gcccd.edu (x7406).
All volunteers are requested to meet to go over the duties. A meeting will be held Monday, June 5th from 12-1:30 pm in 34-201. Please RSVP to Chris or Pat via email or phone by Friday, May 12th.
Thank you for all you do and for considering another way to support the joyous celebration of our students’ success.
If you have any questions about commencement, please do not hesitate to contact Pat Murray or Chris Ray
Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon Medical Tent
6/4/2017
The Medical Coordinator for the Synchrony Financial Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego Marathon, ½ Marathon & 5K is reaching out to see if you would be interested in being a part of the medical team for 2017. The event will be on Sunday, June 4, 2017.....
A message from the coordinator:
This is a great opportunity for students with any level of training to come out and work alongside some of San Diego’s finest medical providers. It allows them to gain hands on triage, emergency care, sports medicine, and patient care experience. We will be setting up medical tents throughout the course with the main field hospital at our finish line. You and your students would be valuable in helping us care for all athletes needing assistance.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Registration link- http://competitorgroupinc.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=20453
Thank you,
Hailee Smith
Medical Program Coordinator
A message from the coordinator:
This is a great opportunity for students with any level of training to come out and work alongside some of San Diego’s finest medical providers. It allows them to gain hands on triage, emergency care, sports medicine, and patient care experience. We will be setting up medical tents throughout the course with the main field hospital at our finish line. You and your students would be valuable in helping us care for all athletes needing assistance.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Registration link- http://competitorgroupinc.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=20453
Thank you,
Hailee Smith
Medical Program Coordinator
Thousand Smiles - Cleft Lip & Palate Surgical Clinic
Ensenada
5/5-5/6, 8/4-8/5, 11/3-11/4, or ongoing.
Visit thousandsmiles.org to sign up
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Tour de Cure - American Diabetes Association
4/29/2017
The American Diabetes Association is looking for nurses/nursing students to provide first aid at the upcoming Tour de Cure/Step Out Walk on April 29th in North County San Diego. Above is the info on rest stops where shifts and/or timeframes can be created. Contact Kim Messey to sign up:
Kim Messey - Event Production
KMessey@diabetes.org
(619) 234-9897 x 7418
Kim Messey - Event Production
KMessey@diabetes.org
(619) 234-9897 x 7418
Volunteer Role Players Wanted - CERT Training
4/22/2017
To volunteer as a role player to facilitate the CERT Training experience, call TERESA at (619) 206-2358
High School Tours
Various Dates
Grossmont Union High School District Students will be visiting our Health Professions to learn about available programs and participate in hands on activities. We are looking for students to man the activitiy stations and guide students from one activity to the next. Click on the signup.com link below to volunteer. (Signup.com does not require an account and does not store your email.)
Health and Biotech Career Expo
4/7/2017
This is another high school tour but on a large scale! About 150 students will be touring our facilities in the health sciences, participating in healthcare-related activities, learning about our available programs, and listening to a student panel. We are looking for volunteers to man the activity stations, direct students to their next activity, participate in the panel (1-2 students only), and represent our school. Click on the SignUp button below to volunteer. (SignUp.com does not require an account and does not store your email).
West Coast Hospice Care
Ongoing
This is an ongoing long-term volunteer opportunity:
West Coast Hospice Care is a smaller, but well-established hospice in Orange County that has expanded into San Diego County and is now beginning their volunteer recruitment! Volunteers can provide on to two hours a week of simple companionship, a caring presence, reading or singing, or assist behind the scenes in a clerical capacity. Let them know about your interest or passion! They do provide training and oversight. If you would enjoy volunteering in a hospice please feel free to contact:
CHRIS ROMERO at
(619) 886-4807
West Coast Hospice Care is a smaller, but well-established hospice in Orange County that has expanded into San Diego County and is now beginning their volunteer recruitment! Volunteers can provide on to two hours a week of simple companionship, a caring presence, reading or singing, or assist behind the scenes in a clerical capacity. Let them know about your interest or passion! They do provide training and oversight. If you would enjoy volunteering in a hospice please feel free to contact:
CHRIS ROMERO at
(619) 886-4807
