Available Opportunities

Once you are accepted into the program, as a high school student, you may begin your volunteering rotation in the following critical area:

Patient Transport

Patient Transport assists in the Patient Transport office at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. They are responsible for discharging patients, assisting in transfers, and helping the patient transport staff. This is a great opportunity for students to see all areas of the hospital and get clinical exposure. Shifts are available seven days a week.

Wayfinding (Summer only)

Wayfinders are student ambassadors. Wayfinders are stationed at hospital entrances and greet each visitor/patient along with providing wheelchair and escort assistance. Wayfinders must be friendly, proactive, and have good communication and customer service skills. 2-hour shifts are available Monday-Friday between 8:00am - 2:00pm. Due to the standing nature of this position, 4 hours will be rewarded for 2 hours of Wayfinding service.

You must complete 50 hours in the selected department before you rotate to another approved department.

What is the time commitment?

A minimum of 100 hours, volunteering one, 3-4 hour shift per month. Volunteers will design a schedule that best fits his or her availability.

Qualification and Health Requirements

• Minimum age 16 years old 
• Agreement to volunteer for 100 hours; commitment of four hours per month 
• Proof of Varicella, MMR and TB. Please click here for detailed information on health requirements
• A valid, government-issued photo ID (driver's license, state ID, passport)

Applying to the General Student Volunteer Program

*Please plan and anticipate visiting the medical center at least 4 times prior to volunteering*

Step 1: Sign-up for a MANDATORY Information Session. 

Step 2: Applications will be emailed to those who attend a MANDATORY Information Session.(Please do not mail or drop-off application. It will not be accepted.)

Step 3: After Information Session, complete MANDATORY background check (discussed at Information Session)

Step 4: Gather all required forms, documents, and proof of immunizations. Bring to MANDATORY Check-In Day (discussed at Information Session).

Step 5:  Attend MANDATORY Student Orientation.

If you cannot attend the Information Session, obtain a UCLA Health background check, come to Check-In Day, or attend the Orientation, please reconsider volunteering for the General Student Volunteer Program. *Dates are not interchangeable. 

Information Session and Orientation dates for High School Students 2018-2019