Volunteer

Volunteering at a hospital is a wonderful way to give back to your community, and participate in a meaningful, rewarding cause.

Hoag Volunteers offer their time, skills, and talent in a variety of ways to enhance the Hoag/patient experience. Whether you want to help patients or visitors find their way, spread cheer with a smile, or make a visit special, Hoag Volunteers make a difference!

Hoag Volunteers come from all walks of life and are representative of the diverse communities we serve.

Hoag Volunteer Programs:

• Auxiliary Volunteer (Adult) - Newport Beach, Irvine, Tustin, Huntington Beach

• Jr. Auxiliary Volunteer (High School) - Newport Beach, Irvine

• Health Scholar Volunteer (College/University student or graduate interested in health care)

• Hospice (In-patient, No One Dies Alone, Home Hospice)

• Pet Therapy Volunteer (Dog visits with certified/registered dogs and handlers)

• Holistic (Music Therapy, Reiki, etc.)

Volunteer duties are customer service oriented and provides supplemental support for patients, visitors, staff, physicians, and other customers, as appropriate.

• Greet and provide courteous and empathetic customer service

• Assist customers with wayfinding, directions, and information

• Deliver items to patient rooms

• Run errands

• Assist with gift store and flower delivery

• Stock Supplies (as appropriate)

• Transport a patient in a wheelchair for simple admitting or discharge

• Escort patients, visitors, and staff.

• Coordinate food & drink errands as directed by staff

• Provide comfort, such as listening & talking to people and blankets (as appropriate)

Areas of service include but are not limited to:

• Patient care areas or Nursing Units

• Lobbies (greeters)

• Waiting Areas

• Gift Store