Volunteer Program
Compassion in action
The volunteers at Providence Little Company of Mary San Pedro make up a core group of individuals that are vital in helping us carry out our mission and commitment to serving our patients and community. Altogether we have more than 300 volunteers, including adults and high school students. Whether our volunteers are working at the information desk, emergency room or delivering flowers, helping others in their healing process is a very satisfying and inspiring experience.
Apply Online
Take the first step in becoming a volunteer and fill out our online application. (Adult Program only)
Give a little, get a lot!
Volunteers are a vital part of our ministry, helping us serve patients and our community. In exchange for your time and talents, you will reap the rewards of providing compassionate care to those in need.
If you join our team, you will:
- Meet new people and make new friends
- Provide compassion and support to patients and loved ones
- Help us improve the hospital experience for patients
- Develop new skills
- Become part of a team
- Enjoy cafeteria discounts
- Have the opportunity to attend luncheons and Annual Awards event
One of the most important reasons for becoming a Providence Little Company of Mary Volunteer is to make a positive impact on the community.
We are proud to offer our volunteers a unique and diverse experience. We have many rewarding volunteer opportunities working with patients, helping families and visitors, and assisting hospital staff. Examples include:
- Provide information and directions to visitors, patients and staff
- Greet visitors, discharge and escort patients
- Serve in our surgery department and nursing units
- Deliver flowers and mail to patients
- Restock supplies
- Patient rounding
- Perform general office duties
- Help staff with special projects
- And more!
We cannot guarantee assignments, but we attempt to place volunteers in assignments that will make the best use of their talents, based on the needs of the hospital.
How do I become a volunteer?
If you can commit to our requirements, we invite you to complete our online application form (adult program only).
Please be sure you are able to meet the requirements before submitting your application for consideration. The application process does not guarantee placement into our program. We screen applicants based on skills, potential fit and availability. After we receive your application, we will contact you within two weeks to let you know if you have been selected.
Questions?
Contact Volunteer Services:
Call 310-241-4079 or send an email.
Thank you for your interest in applying to our program. Because volunteers are a vital part of our team, we have some requirements. Placement in a volunteer assignment is based on volunteer’s availability, skills and suitability as well as current openings and hospital needs. Volunteer placement is not guaranteed.
Before applying to our program, be sure you can commit to the following expectations:
- Provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination (must be fully vaccinated, with booster)
- Must be at least 18 years old and out of High School
- Commit to serve as a volunteer for one year, fulfilling an assigned four-hour shift each week
- Commit to a serving a minimum of 100 hours
- Attend a mandatory two-hour orientation
- Complete a Providence-provided TB blood test and physical
- Pass a criminal background check provided by Providence
- Complete eight hours of training (two four-hour training sessions)
- Able to provide their own uniform (white pants, white shirt and white shoes)
- Purchase a Providence volunteer jacket
Because our Volunteer Program is focused on volunteer services, it is not considered a step to employment. If you wish to seek employment at Providence Little Company of Mary, please see visit our careers website.
Ready to apply?
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are not accepting new applications at this time
We are evaluating our High School program and have suspended new recruitment. Please check back periodically for updates.
The Providence Little Company of Mary San Pedro High School volunteer program for youths consists of students ranging in age from 15 to 18. These students work evenings and weekends, giving back to the community and experiencing what it is like to work in the health care industry.
The High School volunteer program requires a commitment to a full one-year volunteer position with either a weekly two-hour assigned shift during the weekdays or a four-hour assigned shift on weekends. Applicants must be at least 15 years old.
How do I become a high school volunteer?
Please note:
- Due to the high volume of applications we receive and limited space, we will not be able to accept everyone into our program
- We do not offer summer, short-term, episodic, shadowing or observation opportunities
Application requirements
- Provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination (must be fully vaccinated, with booster)
- Must be 15 years of age by July 1
- Must commit to a full one-year volunteer position with a weekly assigned shift:
- Weekdays: 4 - 6 p.m.
- Weekends: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. or 12 - 4 p.m.