Novato Community Hospital

Volunteer details

The Novato Community Hospital Volunteers are dedicated to serving Novato Community Hospital, its staff, patients and the community. The volunteer tradition at Novato Community Hospital began in 1960 and since then volunteers have donated more than 100,000 hours to patient care and fundraising activities at the hospital. Volunteers are a vital factor in providing the patient-focused, people-centered care for which Novato Community Hospital is known. The volunteers work with a dedicated medical staff committed to the hospital's Healing Healthcare philosophy, which makes volunteer work both fun and rewarding. For more information about volunteer opportunities at this hospital, visit the Novato Community Hospital volunteer website.

Volunteer placements & services

Med/Surgery Unit; Same Day Surgery; Patient Care Pavilion; Emergency Department; Critical Care Unit; Nutrition Services; Gift Shop; Information Desk; Medical Library; Medical Records

Application process

There are three steps to becoming a volunteer: 1. Call Volunteer Liaison (415) 209-1395; 2. Medical Clearance: TB test and proof of immunity to communicable diseases. 3. Join the Volunteer Program: Interview, Competency, Oath of Confidentiality, Placement, Schedule & Training, Photo I.D. Badge, Tour of the Hospital