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class="mini-button">Find a location</a></p></div> <li class=" navigation-item" data-behaviour="navigation-item" data-nav-depth="1"> <div class="navigation-item-title">Shortcuts<div class="title-expander"><span class="expander-icon"></span></div></div><div class="nav-dropdown-wrapper"><ul class="nav-dropdown"><li class=" navigation-item" data-behaviour="navigation-item" data-url="/locations/hospitals" data-nav-depth="2"> <div class="navigation-item-title"><a href="/locations/hospitals">Hospitals</a></div> </li><li class=" navigation-item" data-behaviour="navigation-item" data-url="/medical-groups/scripps-clinic" data-nav-depth="2"> <div class="navigation-item-title"><a href="/medical-groups/scripps-clinic">Scripps Clinic</a></div> </li><li class=" navigation-item" data-behaviour="navigation-item" data-url="/medical-groups/scripps-coastal-medical-center" data-nav-depth="2"> <div class="navigation-item-title"><a href="/medical-groups/scripps-coastal-medical-center">Scripps Coastal Medical 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<h2 class="linked-title--section ">Become a volunteer at Scripps Health</h2> </header> <figure data-context-name="image"> <picture data-lazy="true" class="figure-image-element "><source srcset="//www.scripps.org/sparkle-assets/variants/hi_res_mature-volunteers-1200x800-c7847d57a5454eb736908261a811f5e8_desktop_x++-1200x1200.jpg" media="(min-width: 1024px)"><source srcset="//www.scripps.org/sparkle-assets/variants/hi_res_mature-volunteers-1200x800-c7847d57a5454eb736908261a811f5e8_tablet_x++-1200x1200.jpg" media="(min-width: 480px)"><source srcset="//www.scripps.org/sparkle-assets/variants/hi_res_mature-volunteers-1200x800-c7847d57a5454eb736908261a811f5e8_phone_x++-600x600.jpg" media="(max-width: 479px)"><img style="max-width: 100%;" alt="A group of four older adults smile on an outdoors adventure to keep the trail clean." src="//www.scripps.org/sparkle-assets/images/mature-volunteers-1200x800-c7847d57a5454eb736908261a811f5e8.jpg" /></picture> </figure> <header class="title-text" data-context-name="title"> <h2 class="linked-title--section ">Become a volunteer at Scripps Health</h2> </header> <div class="wysiwyg-content" data-context-name="text"><p>The most rewarding reason to volunteer cannot be measured. As a volunteer, you gain valuable experience, learn new skills, make friends and meet others who share the same values and interests.</p><p><br></p><p>Perhaps most rewarding of all is the patient’s appreciation. Your warm, compassionate smile or encouragement means as much to a patient as the services you provide. Scripps offers volunteer opportunities in a variety of areas. Plus, you’ll receive volunteer training in a professional, friendly environment, to make you feel comfortable and confident. We are committed to the success of our volunteers.</p></div> </div> </div> </section><section class="component component--paragraph title-style-underline alpha omega" id="component_03ddd4b9a1" data-columns="12" data-component-behavior-id="211fce6df524879afa26" data-uuid="Page-3220-03ddd4b9a1"><div class="component-content-container"><div class="component-backdrop" style="background-color: transparent"></div> <div class="component-content"> <div class="component-content-backdrop" style="background-color: transparent"></div> <div class="component-title"><header data-context-name="title"> <h2 class="linked-title--section ">What does a volunteer do?</h2> </header></div> <div class="component-text wysiwyg-content " data-context-name="text"><p>At Scripps, volunteer tasks encompass a wide range of patient support, such as welcoming guests, comforting patients, creating crafts for patients and even escorting their furry friends through the canine therapy program.</p></div> </div> </div></section><section class="component component--section-with-image title-style-underline pull-right alpha omega" id="component_9a84b9080a" data-columns="12" data-component-behavior-id="e5b88e6a4690be2e24ce" data-uuid="Page-3220-9a84b9080a"> <div class="component-wrapper--classic"> <div class="component-content"> <header class="title-image" data-context-name="title"> <h2 class="linked-title--section ">Who can volunteer at Scripps?</h2> </header> <figure data-context-name="image"> <picture data-lazy="true" class="figure-image-element "><source srcset="//www.scripps.org/sparkle-assets/variants/hi_res_high-school-volunteers-1200x800-5c0f359f908cc47af7b940de1e705e80_desktop_x++-1200x1200.jpg" media="(min-width: 1024px)"><source srcset="//www.scripps.org/sparkle-assets/variants/hi_res_high-school-volunteers-1200x800-5c0f359f908cc47af7b940de1e705e80_tablet_x++-1200x1200.jpg" media="(min-width: 480px)"><source srcset="//www.scripps.org/sparkle-assets/variants/hi_res_high-school-volunteers-1200x800-5c0f359f908cc47af7b940de1e705e80_phone_x++-600x600.jpg" media="(max-width: 479px)"><img style="max-width: 100%;" alt="A group of high school students smile as they stand by their lockers at school showing one of the benefits of volunteering - to make new friends." src="//www.scripps.org/sparkle-assets/images/high-school-volunteers-1200x800-5c0f359f908cc47af7b940de1e705e80.jpg" /></picture> </figure> <header class="title-text" data-context-name="title"> <h2 class="linked-title--section ">Who can volunteer at Scripps?</h2> </header> <div class="wysiwyg-content" data-context-name="text"><p>Scripps volunteers include people from all walks of life: students, part-time workers, retired persons and seniors. To become a volunteer, applicants must be at least 15 years old, must have an ability to speak, read and write English, committed to volunteering at least three to four hours a week for a minimum of six months and completing 100 hours. </p></div> </div> </div> </section><section class="component component--paragraph title-style-underline alpha omega" id="component_3ab4c8ba7d" data-columns="12" data-component-behavior-id="9b499165083275ba5176" data-uuid="Page-3220-3ab4c8ba7d"><div class="component-content-container"><div class="component-backdrop" style="background-color: transparent"></div> <div class="component-content"> <div class="component-content-backdrop" style="background-color: transparent"></div> <div class="component-title"><header data-context-name="title"> <h2 class="linked-title--section ">What are the benefits of volunteering?</h2> </header></div> <div class="component-text wysiwyg-content " data-context-name="text"><p>In addition to the social activity of service and purposeful connection to the community and our patients, volunteering at Scripps comes with <a href="/news_items/4566-what-are-the-health-benefits-of-volunteering" data-document-title="false" draggable="false">numerous tangible benefits</a>, including:</p><p><br></p><ul> <li class="ql-indent-1">Annual volunteer appreciation celebration</li> <li class="ql-indent-1">Invitations to special events</li> <li class="ql-indent-1">Wellness opportunities, including TB testing and flu shots</li> <li class="ql-indent-1">Special discounts for local events </li> <li class="ql-indent-1">Free parking</li> </ul></div> </div> </div></section><section class="component component--paragraph title-style-underline alpha omega" id="component_f248845f70" data-columns="12" data-component-behavior-id="2ecbd70f7527e5f6eb3b" data-uuid="Page-3220-f248845f70"><div class="component-content-container"><div class="component-backdrop" style="background-color: transparent"></div> <div class="component-content"> <div class="component-content-backdrop" style="background-color: transparent"></div> <div class="component-title"><header data-context-name="title"> <h2 class="linked-title--section ">How do I become a Scripps volunteer? </h2> </header></div> <div class="component-text wysiwyg-content " data-context-name="text"><p>If you are interested in becoming a Scripps volunteer, please fill out an <a href="https://scrippshealth-593215.workflowcloud.com/forms/5681ac93-37f1-4c21-a5e6-4fb173b6cc33" data-document-title="false" draggable="false" target="_blank">online application</a>. </p><p><br></p><p>All applications will be reviewed; however, due to the high volume of submissions received, we regret not all applicants will be selected for a position. We will only contact qualified applicants based on the needs of the organization. </p><p><br></p><p>Selected applicants can expect the following steps to get started on their volunteer journey:</p><p><br></p><ul> <li>Engage in a personal interview</li> <li>Provide proof of immunizations appropriate to a hospital setting</li> <li>Attend a new volunteer orientation </li> <li>Determine placement based on your interests, availability and hospital needs</li> <li>Attend a department-specific orientation (if applicable)</li> <li>Attend training programs and continuing education as required</li> </ul><p><br></p><p>Please note the onboarding process can take several weeks to complete before you are eligible to begin volunteering.</p></div> </div> </div></section><section class="component component--paragraph title-style-underline alpha omega" id="component_21005bd831" data-columns="12" data-component-behavior-id="67bdb39dcc140b8bad70" data-uuid="Page-3220-21005bd831"><div class="component-content-container"><div class="component-backdrop" style="background-color: transparent"></div> <div class="component-content"> <div class="component-content-backdrop" style="background-color: transparent"></div> <div class="component-title"><header data-context-name="title"> <h2 class="linked-title--section ">Where do volunteers serve?</h2> </header></div> <div class="component-text wysiwyg-content " data-context-name="text"><p>Volunteers provide service to patients, families, staff and the community in various positions inside and outside of the hospitals, including the gift shop, information desk and special events. Volunteers may have unique opportunities to work in the nursing units, patient care areas, rehabilitation services, emergency department and more.</p><p><br></p><p>Volunteer opportunities are available at the following <a href="/locations/find" data-document-title="false" draggable="false">locations</a>:</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines or Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo</strong></p><p><a href="mailto:scrippsgreenhospitalvolunteers@scrippshealth.org" data-document-title="false" draggable="false">scrippsgreenhospitalvolunteers@scrippshealth.org</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas</strong></p><p><a href="mailto:encinitasvolunteers@scrippshealth.org" data-document-title="false" draggable="false">encinitasvolunteers@scrippshealth.org</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Prebys Cardiovascular Institute</strong></p><p><a href="mailto:ljvolunteerservices@scrippshealth.org" data-document-title="false" draggable="false">ljvolunteerservices@scrippshealth.org</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista</strong></p><p><a href="mailto:cvvolunteerservices@scrippshealth.org" data-document-title="false" draggable="false">cvvolunteerservices@scrippshealth.org</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego</strong></p><p><a href="mailto:mercyvolunteerservices@scrippshealth.org" data-document-title="false" draggable="false">mercyvolunteerservices@scrippshealth.org</a></p></div> </div> </div></section><section class="component component--section-with-image title-style-underline pull-right alpha omega" id="component_1106553cac" data-columns="12" data-component-behavior-id="bfb741c436af5366ef12" data-uuid="Page-3220-1106553cac"> <div class="component-wrapper--classic"> <div class="component-content"> <header class="title-image" data-context-name="title"> <h2 class="linked-title--section ">How can I get my dog involved in the Scripps Canine Therapy Program?</h2> </header> <figure data-context-name="image"> <picture data-lazy="true" class="figure-image-element "><source srcset="//www.scripps.org/sparkle-assets/variants/hi_res_canine-therapy-volunteer-1200x800-1ea85c6fa3b9d3435b6fb8fd282e24ad_desktop_x++-1200x1200.jpg" media="(min-width: 1024px)"><source srcset="//www.scripps.org/sparkle-assets/variants/hi_res_canine-therapy-volunteer-1200x800-1ea85c6fa3b9d3435b6fb8fd282e24ad_tablet_x++-1200x1200.jpg" media="(min-width: 480px)"><source srcset="//www.scripps.org/sparkle-assets/variants/hi_res_canine-therapy-volunteer-1200x800-1ea85c6fa3b9d3435b6fb8fd282e24ad_phone_x++-600x600.jpg" media="(max-width: 479px)"><img style="max-width: 100%;" alt="A young Asian patient lies in the hospital bed smiling as she pets the therapy dog as the volunteer looks on nearby." src="//www.scripps.org/sparkle-assets/images/canine-therapy-volunteer-1200x800-1ea85c6fa3b9d3435b6fb8fd282e24ad.jpg" /></picture> </figure> <header class="title-text" data-context-name="title"> <h2 class="linked-title--section ">How can I get my dog involved in the Scripps Canine Therapy Program?</h2> </header> <div class="wysiwyg-content" data-context-name="text"><p>Volunteers involved in the <a href="/news_items/6672-how-pet-therapy-volunteers-benefit-patients-video" data-document-title="false" draggable="false">Scripps Canine Therapy Program</a> bring their dogs to visit patients in their hospital rooms, and provide comfort and support to our hardworking staff.</p><p><br></p><p>Before they interact with patients, all therapy dogs at Scripps must complete a rigorous evaluation to ensure they’re a good fit for the job. For more information about the Scripps Canine Therapy Program, contact <a href="mailto:caninetherapy@scrippshealth.org" data-document-title="false" draggable="false">caninetherapy@scrippshealth.org</a>. </p></div> </div> </div> </section><section class="component component--paragraph title-style-underline alpha omega" id="component_f63eb78378" data-columns="12" data-component-behavior-id="4f56fe3c91e999d34b9d" data-uuid="Page-3220-f63eb78378"><div class="component-content-container"><div class="component-backdrop" style="background-color: transparent"></div> <div class="component-content"> <div class="component-content-backdrop" style="background-color: transparent"></div> <div class="component-title"><header data-context-name="title"> <h2 class="linked-title--section ">How do I volunteer with the Mercy Outreach Surgical Team?</h2> </header></div> <div class="component-text wysiwyg-content " data-context-name="text"><p>The Mercy Outreach Surgical Team (MOST) makes one-week trips to different cities in Mexico twice a year, as well as regular weekend trips to Baja. 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