About Us

Volunteers

You were made to make a difference

Volunteers are a vital part of the Adventist Health mission to inspire health, wholeness, and hope. Whether offering comfort to patients, helping visitors, supporting our staff, or lending a hand behind the scenes, our volunteers make a meaningful difference. If you feel called to serve, we invite you to join our volunteer team and share your time, heart, and skills. 

Volunteer opportunities 

We offer a range of volunteer roles for adults (18+), so you can find something that aligns with your interests, skills, and location. We also provide an orientation and hands-on training to ensure your role is fulfilling and successful. Learn more about our opportunities below.

Ambassador

Welcome patients and visitors and help them feel comfortable in the following areas: inpatient units, lobbies, medical offices, surgery waiting areas, birth centers, emergency rooms, and more. Ambassadors also help nurses by visiting patients to help ensure their safety and comfort. We will help you assess what area is the best fit for you.

Gift shop clerk

Help customers choose the right gift for their loved one in our Gift Gallery or ABC shops at Adventist Health Hanford. Welcome customers, enter purchases, process credit card transactions, manage cash registers, and perform other retail duties.

Crafters

Sew, knit, and stitch boutique and holiday items for patients and annual fundraising events. A group meets at the Needle Inn located in the Medical Office of our Hanford campus.

Therapy and rehabilitation support

This opportunity is designed for individuals seeking a health care career in the areas of Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapies. Volunteering in our settings will provide a broad experience in both the inpatient and outpatient settings, and will assist in fulfilling the volunteer hours required by most university professional therapy programs.

Caring Paws

Dogs and their handlers bring comfort to patients, visitors, and staff by visiting them at our hospitals and other locations. To be considered for this program, a handler must receive special training and certification through PetPartners.com as well as specialized training at Pet Smart. Contact us to learn more about the Caring Paws program.

* Certification or specialized training required

Spiritual care

Volunteer with our chaplaincy services to help patients in need of spiritual support. Spiritual Care volunteers must complete the Stephen Ministry training and be certified to volunteer at Adventist Health Hanford, Adventist Health Reedley, and Adventist Health Selma.

* Certification or specialized training required

Hospice support

Provide companionship and support to patients and families through our Hospice services. Specialized training will be provided.

* Certification or specialized training required

How to become a volunteer 

Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older. If you are interested in joining our team, you will need to submit an application form. Upon receipt, your application will be reviewed, and you will be contacted to schedule an interview. In addition to the interview, you will need to meet certain requirements to be accepted. Learn more about our requirements and expectations below.

Requirements

To be become a volunteer, you will be asked to complete the following: 

  • Criminal background check 
  • Health screening 
  • Volunteer orientation 
  • Job training

Work expectations

Volunteers are expected to abide by certain policies and expectations, including: 

  • Excellence in customer service 
  • Adherence to dress code 
  • Commitment to your scheduled duties 
  • Completion of at least 100 hours of service 

Your recruiter will go over these expectations in your interview.

Application and other forms

To apply, please fill out and submit the following online application: 

Adult Volunteer Application 

If you are accepted to volunteer, please download, fill out, and print the following forms for your recruiter. 

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