There are many benefits to volunteering, especially in health care. People who regularly provide a service of giving back to others often experience an increased sense of personal fulfillment, less stress, and feelings of happiness. Each year, the Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center volunteers donate hours of service in over 40 departments throughout our campus.
General Volunteer Program Information
Applications are always accepted. Interviews are conducted monthly with the exception of two blackout dates (July/December)
Requirements:
Commit to a minimum of 200 hours over a period of 1 year
Provide proof of Covid Vaccination with Booster
Be able to communicate well in English (second language skills are a plus)
Willing to be subject to a background check
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please visit here.
Teen Volunteer Program Information
Applications are always accepted. Interviews are conducted monthly with the exception of two blackout dates (July/December)
Requirements:
Minimum of 16 years old
Currently be enrolled in High School
Commit to a minimum of 72 hours over a period of 1 year
Provide proof of Covid Vaccination with Booster
Be able to communicate well in English (second language skills are a plus)
If you are interested in becoming a teen volunteer, please visit here.
Feel free to contact our volunteer services department for more information at 323-783-8109 or volunteerservices-kpsunset@kp.org (email preferred).
Disclaimer
The applications and programs presented on this webpage are specific to the KP Los Angeles Medical Center only. Onboarding is not transferrable to the different KP sites. If you are interested in volunteering at a different KP site, please reach out to the desired site directly.
Shadowing and Hands-On experience is not permitted within this facility, no exceptions.
If you are interested in becoming a Kaiser Permanente Volunteer in the Los Angeles Medical Center, please review our volunteer programs below to see which one suits you best, then use the age-appropriate form linked above.
RVC’s create the members/visitors first and last impression. They provide member support and engagement and support staff. This role is open to volunteers ages 16 and up. Volunteers will assist with the following:
Member Check-in
Discharge Support
Patient Belonging Round-Up
Lab Specimen Transport
Wayfinding
Wheelchair Support
Patient Deliveries
Activity Kit Deliveries
Special Project/Event support
The program is Nursing and Physician focused on providing care for patients of all ages. This role allows for strong patient interaction. Volunteers engage our members through bedside activities and encounters to reduce the onset of dementia, depression, and delirium while increasing mental stimulation, mobility, and ambulation to reduce LOS and PDR. Volunteers will assist with the following:
Patient Rounding
Discharge Support
Meal Assistance
Lab Specimen Transport
Activity Kits interactions
Family Connection Moments
Patient Deliveries
Patient Mobility & Ambulation
Patient Safety Conversations
Reinforce Medication Side Effects Conversations
Care Experience Ambassadors
The program is for volunteers with a non-nursing or physician focus. The focus is on ambulatory, technician, and clerical type roles. These volunteers focus on the patient experience in the outpatient setting learning about front office and back office roles and skills required. The goal of these volunteers is to increase patient satisfaction. Volunteers may assist with any of the following
Member Check-in Support
Wayfinding
Patient Engagement
Miscellaneous Project Support
Member Communication
Patient Escorts
Assist with Visit Follow-up Steps
The Gift Shop is an extension of our extraordinary care experience program and provides an opportunity for staff, patients and visitors to step away for a moment of relaxation, retail therapy and healing.
Greet members
Conduct inventory support
Deliver items to nursing units and clinics
Assist with design and displays
Assist with online and phone orders
The program provides healing through music. Our musicians sing, play piano, flute and cello to create a peaceful atmosphere for members.
The program provides provide healing through pet therapy. Pet teams visit patient rooms as well as attend staff meetings & staff events to provide comfort to our healthcare heroes. Currently, this program is on hold due to AKC restrictions.