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Volunteering at Sutter Coast Hospital

At Sutter Coast Hospital, our volunteers offer their time and energy to help patients, visitors and staff. As a volunteer, your efforts will help the hospital continue its commitment to excellence while giving you the personal satisfaction of helping others.

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Auxiliary

The Sutter Coast Hospital Auxiliary is an integral part of the hospital, providing supports services, public relations and fundraising, as well as promoting interest in health services. As a volunteer, you’ll have the opportunity to assist patients and visitors with directions and information or support a department. All volunteers help out under staff supervision and direction.

Volunteering Opportunities

With many areas to choose from, you can find a volunteer opportunity that fits your skills and interests. Here are some of the areas where our volunteers currently assist:

  • Administration
  • Ambulatory surgery
  • Emergency department
  • Fiscal office
  • Front desk/reception
  • Gift shop
  • Medical library
  • Pre-admissions
  • Rural health center
  • Urgent care

We also receive requests for temporary assignments or one-time projects from many areas in the hospital. 

Benefits of Volunteering

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As a volunteer, you’ll gain both tangible and intangible rewards for giving your time and energy. Here are some of the benefits of volunteering at Sutter Coast:

  • Free lunch when you work a four-hour shift
  • Free tuberculosis screening annually and free flu shots when available
  • Invitations to many hospital social functions
  • Special recognition throughout the year, especially during National Volunteer Week in April
  • Special recognition pins as appropriate
  • Twenty percent discount on gift shop purchases
  • Cal-Ore membership paid by hospital

Become a Volunteer

Auxiliary requirements for volunteering:

  • Completion of an application form
  • Background clearance
  • Interview with Auxiliary membership chairperson, the director of admitting and one other Auxiliary member
  • Medical clearance, including a tuberculosis test before beginning volunteer assignment
  • Attendance at one orientation meeting
  • Membership dues
  • Uniforms
  • Attendance at Auxiliary meetings

Hospital requirements for volunteering:

  • Orientation
  • Annual tuberculosis screening
  • Annual safety and infection control testing

Contact

We welcome your interest in becoming a volunteer. You may obtain an application from the Sutter Coast Hospital Gift Shop Monday — Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. 

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