Volunteering Makes a Difference

Providence volunteers perform vital functions at both Providence Holy Cross and Providence Saint Joseph Medical Centers.  Helping others in their healing process can be a very satisfying and inspiring experience.  Offer your time and talents and reap the rewards of being needed and appreciated.  Volunteers may also make new friends and learn new skills along the way.

Opportunities for service include: 

• Cafeteria discount –Display of a Providence issued identification badge entitles volunteers to a 25 percent discount on all cafeteria purchases.
• Free parking – Volunteers may park free of charge in designated parking lots using a Providence issued identification badge.
• Medical Center functions – Volunteers may also attend various events including the Annual Volunteer Recognition Banquet, holiday parties, special fairs/events, and Foundation events throughout the year.
• Discount tickets to area attractions – Volunteers may purchase discount tickets through Human Resources to theme parks, movie theaters, and other area attractions.
• Educational programs/health screenings – Many health and wellness programs are offered at no cost to volunteers.
• Free computer classes – Volunteers are welcome to utilize all Medical Center scheduled computer classes free of charge.
• Credit Union – Volunteers have access to Providence First Credit Union, located at 4000 Magnolia Blvd. in Burbank.

Requirements

It’s easy to become a volunteer at Providence Holy Cross or Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center.  People of all ages, backgrounds and abilities who want to help others can become volunteers.

An initial interview matches each volunteer’s interest, talent and schedule to the Medical Centers’ needs.  All volunteers attend orientation to introduce them to the Providence Mission and Core Values, as well as become familiar with various departmental functions before beginning assignments at either Providence Holy Cross or Providence Saint Joseph Medical Centers. All volunteers commit to a minimum of 100 hours of service over a six-month period.  Volunteers must be at least 15-years-old.  A record of volunteer service is maintained so volunteers can be honored with appropriate awards at our annual Volunteer Recognition Banquet.

Other requirements include:

• Signed application, contract and confidentiality statement.
• Tuberculosis test provided free of charge at Providence Holy Cross and Providence Saint Joseph Medical Centers.
• Providence issued identification badges.
• Purchase of a volunteer smock to be worn over a shirt, with white pants and white shoes.

For more information about volunteering at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center, please call (818) 847-3500. For more information about volunteering at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, call (818) 496-4613.