Torrance Memorial Medical Center

Volunteer details

Volunteer contact email: adultvolunteerprogram@tmmc.com

For over 65 years the Torrance Memorial Volunteers have played an integral role in providing compassionate service to patients and visitors. With the opportunity to serve throughout the medical center as a volunteer, you will help with big and small requests alike. For example, you might assist surgery patients and families, provide information to visitors, or play the piano for the enjoyment of patients, visitors, and staff. You will be part of a team that is committed to helping others and enjoy a stimulating environment while volunteering at Torrance Memorial. Hospital volunteers interact with health care professionals, administrative staff and include almost 1,000 dedicated people who give of themselves to make Torrance Memorial a leader in providing health care to our community. Volunteer opportunities are also available beyond the hospital within Torrance Memorial Health System. For more information about volunteer opportunities at this hospital, visit the Torrance Memorial Medical Center volunteer website.

Volunteer programs

Adult Volunteer Program; College Volunteer Program; High School Volunteer Program; Hospice Volunteer Program; Foundation Volunteers; Luminaries and Novas

Volunteer placements & services

Assisting in patient care areas; Greeting patients and visitors; Providing information; Assisting in waiting areas; Volunteering in the Auxiliary gift shop; Assisting staff; Discharging patients; Visiting patients; Running errands; Unique programs such as piano, pet visitation, sewing, knitting, clowns, and more

Application process

Be able to make a minimum one-year commitment to a regular weekly assignment and schedule, usually four hours per week. Attend a personal interview and complete required paperwork. TB clearance and background check provided by Torrance Memorial. Attend a two-day orientation (total five hours). Adult orientations are offered four times per year. Complete 16 hours of initial training in our Errand and Escort Services department to learn hospital layout, terminology and procedures. Placement in a volunteer assignment based on volunteer’s availability, interest, skills and suitability for the position as well as current schedule openings and hospital needs at time of placement. Choose to join the Torrance Memorial Medical Center Auxiliary with annual dues of $10.00 for active volunteers.