Volunteer opportunities near San Diego

Sharp Grossmont volunteers have been making a difference in East County since 1952. As one of the largest and most active hospital volunteer programs in California, more than 780 adult and student volunteers contribute more than 109,000 hours of service to our hospital and community each year.

Your gift of time can change a life

Our wide range of volunteer opportunities allows you to choose how you can make the greatest impact. Here are a few possibilities:

• Assisting staff on patient floors and intensive care units

• Greeting and escorting patients and visitors

• Grossmont Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary's gift shop and the Thrift Korral — a thrift shop and boutique in La Mesa

• Helping raise funds to support hospital programs

• On-campus shuttle for patients, visitors and employees

• Providing music in the physical rehabilitation unit

• Running errands for hospital departments

• Visiting patients as "TLC volunteers" or with our Mended Hearts, pet therapy and clown therapy programs

Expand your own horizons

In addition to helping others, meeting new people and making a significant impact in your community, the benefits of volunteering with us include:

• Career exploration and scholarship opportunities for high school students

• Discounts at Sharp hospital pharmacies

• Leadership-building opportunities

• Use of campus medical libraries

What are the volunteer requirements?

To maintain the quality of our program, there are a few requirements you must meet to become a volunteer.

• Commit to at least one shift per week or two per month for a year (physical therapy and occupational therapy students excluded)

• Complete an annual TB test

• Dedicate a minimum of one year of volunteer service

• Participate in ongoing training

• Purchase a uniform shirt for a nominal cost

Additional requirements for college students:

• Must be at least 18 years old and attending college

• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and submit an application essay (instructions provided in application)

Additional requirements for high school students:

• Must be at least 14 years old and in high school*

• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and complete written recommendation form (included in application) from school counselor

*Because of the 1-year commitment, we only accept applications from students in grades 9 through 11. If you are a high school senior, you are welcome to apply to our college or adult program once you have graduated high school.

For information about how to apply, click here; and for learning about the location of Sharp Grossmont, click here. Apply for this position and have fun volunteering! See you tomorrow!