About Us
Volunteers
You were made to make a difference
The volunteers at Adventist Health Sonora are more than friendly faces. They're an integral part of our daily operations, our patients’ experience, and our mission to live God’s love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope. No matter what role you take on, you’ll serve a great purpose and gain the personal satisfaction that comes from giving back to our community.
Volunteer opportunities
There are numerous ways you can help our patients and staff depending on your skills, availability, and interests. Plus, we’ll provide you with training and support to ensure your role is fulfilling and successful. We offer volunteer opportunities in the following areas:
Additional details
We are always welcoming new volunteers who want to make a difference.
Volunteer requirements
To become a volunteer, we ask that you:
- Commit to serve 50 hours per year
- Complete an application form
- Meet for a personal interview
- Submit a background check and complete a TB test, as required by the state of California
- Attend the Adventist Health Sonora General Orientation and Volunteer Orientation
- Pay a non-refundable application fee of $20 at the time of your interview
- Pay $50-$70 uniform (jacket) fee when training has been completed.
Teen volunteer program
Our teen volunteer program offers high school students an opportunity to explore a future career in healthcare while making new friends and enjoying the satisfaction that comes from helping those in need.
Teen volunteers also earn eligibility for a scholarship upon high school graduation for the pursuit of a healthcare career and a letter of hours and volunteering for college applications. Teen volunteers must be enrolled high school students, 14 to 18 years of age, and able to commit two hours of service per week for at least one year.
To become a teen volunteer, complete the following steps:
- Step 1: Complete and submit an online application.
- Step 2: Obtain two personal references, using our personal reference forms.
- Step 3: Have your parent or guardian sign the parental approval form.
- Step 4: Complete the high school counselor checklist or submit your most recent report card (for applications during summer break only).
- Step 5: Email completed personal reference forms to Mario DeLise at DeLiseMJ@ah.org. Note: Your application will not be processed until personal reference forms have been submitted.
- Step 6: Once your application is complete, you will be notified of your placement on the waiting list. When you reach the top of the list, someone will contact you to set up an interview.
Volunteer Impact
Made for more giving back
Our volunteers give thousands of hours of their time every year in service to our patients and community. They also raise thousands of dollars through sales at the hospital gift shop to purchase new equipment, fund scholarships, and support hospital programs.