Kern Medical Center

Volunteer details

Contact name: Sylvia Walker

Volunteer contact email: Sylvia.Walker@kernmedical.com

Volunteering is rewarding, helpful and fun, especially if you give your time where it can really make a difference. Each year volunteers at Kern Medical provide thousands of hours of invaluable service to our patients and staff. Whether you’re a teen volunteer, or a college or adult volunteer, your contribution of time and caring helps make Kern Medical a better place in our community. Kern Medical Auxiliary, founded in 1969, is a nonprofit member organization. The Auxiliary’s mission is to provide volunteer services to Kern Medical, the patients, visitors and family members; to promote public relations for Kern Medical in the community; to raise funds for the betterment of the hospital and to promote interest in health careers. The Auxiliary has donated over $2 million over the past 45 years for purchasing state-of-the-art medical equipment for Kern Medical. Fundraising sources include the Gift Shop, the Snack Bar, baby photo sales and vendor sales. Becoming a Kern Medical volunteer is a serious commitment – We ask a lot from our volunteers. From securing necessary clearances and background checks, to completing orientation and multi-step training, to fulfilling annual ongoing requirements, our volunteers invest fully to ensure that our patients and families are surrounded by a safe, knowledgeable team of volunteers during their hospital experiences. For more information about volunteer opportunities at this hospital, visit the Kern Medical Center volunteer website.

Volunteer programs

Adult Volunteers; College Volunteers; Junior Volunteers

Volunteer placements & services

Gift Shop - Retail sales; Snack Bar - Retail sales; Patient Care Visitor - Nursing units (non-clinical); Laboratory; Pharmacy; Surgery Family Waiting - Surgery Liaison; Bookmobile - Distribute books and magazines; Cuddle Program - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Pediatrics (must be at least 18); Emergency Department (must be at least 15); D-Wing Information Desk; Clerical Assistance; Escort Ambassador; Amputee Peer Visitor - Nursing Units (non-clinical)

Application process

Adult and College Volunteers: Following a personal interview and completion of the Adult/College application, selected applicants must complete the following requirements: Health screening, TB and drug test (administered by the hospital); A criminal background check (administered by the hospital); Commit to a weekly schedule for at least 12 months; Attend Hospital Orientation; Complete special department training; Purchase a uniform; Abide by all hospital rules and policies when on duty as a volunteer; Junior Volunteers: Our Junior Volunteer program offers students an excellent opportunity to gain insight into career possibilities within the health care field. Junior applicants must complete an interview, the Junior Application and the appropriate consent forms including the following requirements: Must be 14 to17 years old; Must commit to a minimum one year of volunteer service; Have a minimum GPA of 3.0; Provide a copy of current school transcripts or report card; Proof of current immunizations; Complete a TB test (administered by the hospital); Attend Hospital Orientation; Purchase a uniform; Abide by all hospital rules and policies when on duty as a volunteer