Volunteering

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford.

To participate as a volunteer, we require that you be at least 16 years of age and committed to volunteer for approximately three hours per week for six months on a regularly scheduled basis.

At this time, the Volunteer Services Department is only accepting applications for weekday, daytime volunteers. Evening and weekend volunteer positions are full.

Please read our volunteer packet (PDF) for additional information about volunteer opportunities and the application process. We also invite you to attend one of the volunteer orientations listed below.

Volunteer Orientations

You are guaranteed a seat in an orientation session when you enroll online AND receive a confirmation. Being on the waitlist does not guarantee a seat in any of the volunteer orientations.

Date	Time	Location	Registration
January 23, 2012	6:00–8:30 pm	Hospital Auditorium	Register online to attend
March 19, 2012	6:00–8:30 pm	Hospital Auditorium	Register online to attend
May 14, 2012	6:00–8:30 pm	Hospital Auditorium	Register online to attend
July 16, 2012	6:00–8:30 pm	Hospital Auditorium	Register online to attend
September 17, 2012	6:00–8:30 pm	Hospital Auditorium	Register online to attend
November 12, 2012	6:00–8:30 pm	Hospital Auditorium	Register online to attend

During the orientation we will provide a description of each volunteer opportunity as well as its availability and requirements and discuss necessary health clearance and security issues. It is important for you to realize what impact working in a hospital environment will have on you and that your commitment is vital if we are to effectively serve the needs of our patients.

Interviews will be scheduled within a few days of the orientation. Volunteers will be placed as soon as possible in the requested positions that have openings. Other applications will be put on file until we can match your schedule and interests.

We will provide an application at the orientation. You will need to complete it at home and bring it back when you come for the interview. We will accept your application only at the time of the interview. Do not mail your application to the hospital.

Volunteers are an integral part of our hospital and we encourage you to join us. Please feel free to call (650-497-8696) if you have any questions.

Volunteer Placement Process

As a potential volunteer you will need to:

Attend an orientation
At the orientation, obtain an application packet and schedule an interview
Attend the interview on time and bring completed application
Obtain and return two reference check forms
Wait and hear from Volunteer Services about placement
Provide proof of measles/rubeola/vaccination (2 doses)
Provide proof of TB test
Obtain FBI fingerprint clearance
Get signed ID badge forms and obtain badge
Determine a start date with your volunteer supervisor

The Volunteer Services Department will:

Provide necessary orientation for all potential volunteers
Interview all potential volunteers who have attended the orientation
Provide reference check forms
Try to match your preferences for a volunteer position and time assignment
Notify you if there are no current openings for your preferences
Assign your start date once all health clearances have been received
Provide signed ID badge forms to obtain your badge
Provide continual support during your volunteer tenure at Packard Children's Hospital

Volunteer Opportunities

There are five main areas of volunteer opportunities:

Direct patient contact
Semi-direct patient contact
Customer service
Administrative support
Special projects

Care-A-Van for Kids Drivers Needed Urgently!

Care-A-Van for Kids is dedicated to providing rides to financially disadvantaged children and their families coming from South Bay locations to Packard Children's Hospital. The program is intended to ensure that children easily access essential health care and to facilitate parents’ participation during a child’s hospital stay.

Volunteer drivers will pick-up the patient and at least one parent or guardian at their home and transport them to Packard Children's Hospital, ensuring that all children 40 lb. or less and 4 years of age and under, are in care seats. The volunteer driver will wait for the appointment to end and transport the patient back to their home.