Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
& Miller Children's Hospital Volunteer Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in Volunteering.

People of all ages and from all walks of life dedicate thousands of hours each year to Long Beach Memorial and Miller Children's Hospital. For many years Volunteers have been a valued member of our health care team. Long Beach Memorial Medical Center and Miller Children's Hospital are places where you can meet new friends and learn a new skill while helping others. We encourage you to partner with us to make a difference!
Become a volunteer.

Teen Volunteers (Volunteens)

Our Volunteen program is for high school students ages 15 - 18. This is an excellent opportunity for students to gain insight into health care related careers. Teens are accepted into our program in the Summer months. We ask for a commitment of two hours per week. All teens are required to wear our Volunteen uniform which is available through the volunteer office. Requirements for students becoming a member of the Volunteen program are as follows:

• Complete a Volunteen application packet.
• High school and between the ages of 15 - 18.
• Signed parental consent to participate.
• Attend a general orientation.
• Povide documentation of immunization history for measles, mumps, rubella and chicken pox.
• TB testing is required.
• 3.0 GPA.

General Adult Volunteers

We encourage adult men and women from our community to join hands with us and make a difference. Whether you are retired or working we have many ways for you to participate and contribute. To begin the process of becoming a part of our Adult Service Volunteer team, you will need to complete an application form. After we have received your completed application, we will make an appointment to meet with you personally to discuss your interests, skills, and availability and once you have been accepted, you'll be asked to provide documentation of your immunization history, including measles, mumps, rubella, chicken pox and tetanus along with the results of a tuberculin skin test. Adults must also consent to a security background check. We ask you to commit to a regular volunteer schedule of at least two hours per week and placement is based on position openings. You will also be required to attend a four-hour general new volunteer orientation, which will help you to assume your role as a member of our Volunteer team! Volunteer partnerships with Long Beach Memorial Medical Center/Miller Children’s Hospitals are established at the discretion of hospital management.

Volunteer Areas

We have many opportunities to serve with various scheduling options. Our staff in the volunteer resources department will work closely with you to help determine your best placement. Volunteers serve through out our hospitals in a variety of areas ranging from nursing units, to the business office, medical records, pediatrics, surgery and the nursery! A few special opportunities that are available include:

• Assisting at the Guest Greeter Desk, greeting and giving information and directions to patients, families, visitors and physicians.
• Escort/transport Volunteers assist with patient discharges, department errands and other hospital requests.
• Volunteer Grandparents work closely with our Child Life staff to provide comfort & recreational actives as well as family support to our pediatric patients.
• Providing clerical and administrative support by performing light computer work, filing, making copies, etc.
• Staffing the Flower Desk.

Whatever your time, talents or interests are, our volunteer staff will help you find a fulfilling opportunity.