St Mary's Medical Center

Volunteer details

Volunteering is one of the most rewarding ways to help your community. At St. Mary's, volunteers are vital to our patients, visitors and staff. So why not dedicate your time and talents to serving others for a few hours a week? It can lift people's spirits - including your own. For more information about volunteer opportunities at this hospital, visit the St Mary's Medical Center volunteer website.

Volunteer placements & services

Information Desk; Clerical Volunteers; Clinical Areas; Gift Shop

Application process

Volunteers must be at least 16 years old and be able to commit to 100 hours of service over a six-month period. Most volunteer shifts are once a week, 3-4 hours in length and are scheduled weekdays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out an application and a background check authorization and then mail them to: St. Mary's Medical Center c/o Volunteer Department, 450 Stanyan Street, San Francisco, CA 94117. When your application has been reviewed, you will receive an invitation letter to attend a three-hour New Volunteer Orientation. After that session, you will sign-up for a one-on-one interview with Volunteer Services staff. Once onboard, you will be asked to get a free health screening for tuberculosis by St. Mary's. You will also receive a photo ID badge and be required to purchase a volunteer uniform available through the Volunteer Office.