Volunteer Services

Current Care Extenders

Care Extender group photo

Greetings Care Extenders!

First and foremost, thank you for your dedicated service to the hospital and its patients. UCLA Health would not be the same without your efforts. Below, you will find resources helpful for your experiences in the Care Extender program.

"The Inside Scope" Care Extender Program Newsletter

"The Inside Scope," curated and managed by Caroline Sha, serves as the official newsletter of the Care Extender Program, providing valuable information to our community of pre-health students, including pre-nursing, pre-med, and other aspiring healthcare professionals. As a dedicated member of the Care Extender Program Leadership Team, Caroline has been the driving force behind this project since she joined our team. In each issue, you can expect to find:

  • Important rotational dates to keep you informed and prepared for upcoming events.
  • A spotlight on outstanding Care Extenders who have been recognized as "Care Extender of the Rotation" for their exceptional dedication and performance on the unit.
  • Alumni highlights showcasing the success stories of former Care Extenders who have gone on to pursue careers in the medical profession.
  • Engaging articles covering various topics of interest, such as tips for acing healthcare-related interviews, insights into different healthcare professions, and advice from healthcare professionals in diverse fields.
  • Information about volunteer opportunities, internships, and research positions in the healthcare field to support your career development.

Stay informed and connected with the Care Extender Program and join us in celebrating the achievements of our remarkable Care Extenders and alumni! Questions about the "The Inside Scope"? Contact Lusine Oganesyan at [email protected]

Samaritan

With the launch of Samaritan in 2022, Care Extenders have the opportunity to view their volunteer dashboard and upload necessary program health requirements, complete trainings, update mailing addresses, keep track of volunteer hours and much more! Please log in and manage your volunteer profile.

Announcements and Deadlines

Current Rotation! Winter 2026Future Rotation! Spring 2026
Starts: Monday, February 16th, 2026
Ends: Sunday, May 10th, 2026
Starts: Monday, May 11th, 2026
Ends: Sunday, August 9th, 2026
Number of Shifts Required: 12Number of Shifts Required: 13

List of Departments

Find a list of the departments we offer below with the respective phone number to contact the department listed as well.

Ronald Reagan Departments
5-ICU (PICU)(310) 267-7540
5-East (5E)(310) 267-7515
6-North(310) 267-7660
6-West(310) 267-7630
7-East (7E)(310) 267-7710
7-West-CTU (7WCTU)(310) 267-7730
8-East (8E)(310) 267-7810
8-ICU (Liver Transplant)(310) 267-7840
8-North (8N)(310) 267-7860
8-West (8W)(310) 267-7830
Bowyer Clinic(310) 206-6909
Cardiac Cath Lab (CCL)(310) 267-8024
Emergency Room(310) 267- 8407
Eye Institute(310) 267-2479
Geriatrics(310) 206-8272
Greeters

(310) 267-9119 (Westwood East Info Desk)

(310) 267-6810 (200 Medical Plaza Info Desk)

GONDA(310) 267-9523
Interventional Radiology(310) 267-8754
MICU(310) 267-7441
NICU(310) 267-7565
Pediatrics-A & C(310) 267-7530
Pediatrics-B(310) 267-7320
Post Partum(310) 267-7510
Surgery Center(310) 794-1085
Santa Monica Departments
Cardiac Cath Lab (CCL)(424) 259-8650
Critical Care Unit (CCU)(424) 259-9430
Emergency Room(424) 259-8400
Geriatrics(424) 259-9520
GI Lab(424) 259-9775
Greeters(424) 259-9915
Labor & Delivery (L&D)(424) 259-9250
Medical Surgical 4MNP(424) 259-9440
Medical Surgical 4NW(424) 259-9420
Medical Surgical 5MNP(424) 259-9540
NICU(424) 259-9253
Oncology(424) 259-9450
Orthopaedics(424) 259-9320
OR-Escort(424) 259-2727
Pediatrics(424) 259-9620
Post Partum(424) 259-9240
Radiology(424) 259-8740
Surgery Center(424) 259-8859