Volunteer and Internship Opportunities Caduceus Club Fall 2015

Volunteering

The American Red Cross Mission Statement: “The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.” Address: 376 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia 91007 Phone Number: (626) 447-2193 Website: redcrcossla.org/arcadia/ Application Process: http://www.redcross.org/ca/los-angeles/volunteer/be-a-volunteer Step 1: Submit your application Step 2: Create and Activate your Volunteer Connection Account. After you complete your profile application, you will receive an automatic email with a link to activate your account. Step 3: Complete the Next Steps for Prospective Volunteers in 60 days (your application will be invalid after 60 days). Simply follow the checklist provided on your account home page. In this step, you will register for your Prospective Volunteer Bootcamp/Orientation, read and agree to Red Cross policies, initiate your background check, and indicate your volunteering interests. link to application: https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=intake&entry_point_id=190&unit_id=152

Methodist Hospital Mission Statement: “To provide high-quality healing services while caring for the patient’s emotional and spiritual needs and enabling them to achieve health for life.” Address: 300 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007 Phone Number: (626) 574-3646 Website: www.methodisthospital.org Link to Volunteer Requirements: https://www.methodisthospital.org/volunteers/Pages/Volunteer-Requirements.aspx Link to Volunteer Positions: https://www.methodisthospital.org/volunteers/Pages/Volunteer- Opportunities.aspx Link to application: https://www.methodisthospital.org/volunteers/Documents/MH_Adult.Volunteer_APP.2014.pdf Please send your application via: Email: to noemi.cota@methodisthospital.org Fax: to 626-821-6922 Mail: to Volunteer Office, Methodist Hospital, 300 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007 Personal delivery

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Mission Statement: “We create hope and build healthier futures….by caring for children, adolescents, young adults, families and each other, advancing knowledge, preparing future generations, [and] building our financial strength.” Address: 4650 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90027 (main campus) Phone Number: (323) 660-2450 or (323)361-2371 email address: volunteers@chla.usc.edu Link to information on volunteer requirements: interview, health clearance examination, and uniform http://www.chla.org/volunteering-our-hospital#.VM8NA2jF-Pk Link to Self Assessment: http://www.chla.org/volunteer-self-assessment Link to Volunteer Application: http://www.chla.org/sites/default/files/migrated/APPLICATION_PACKET_ADULT_2015.PDF (They want this typed!) Send Application in via: Email: to volunteers@chla.usc.edu Mail: to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles 4650 Sunset Blvd MS-64 Los Angeles, CA 90027

Other CHLA Locations Arcadia 468 E. Santa Clara St. Arcadia, CA 91006 (626)-795-7177 Santa Monica 1301 20th St., Ste. 460, Santa Monica, CA 90404 (310)-820-8608 South Bay 3440 Torrance Blvd., Ste. 100 Torrance, CA 90503 (310)-303-3890 Valencia 23838 Valencia Blvd., Ste. 140 Valencia, CA 91355 (661)-362-1240 Teenage and Young Adult Health Center Citibank Building 5000 Sunset Blvd., 4th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90027 (323)-361-2153 University Center of Excellence in Developmental Disabilities 3250 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90010 (323)-361-3849

City of Hope (Currently Not Accepting Applicants) Mission Statement: “Our mission is to transform the future of healthcare by turning science into a practical benefit, hope into reality. We accomplish this by providing outstanding care, conducting innovative research and offering vital education programs focused on eliminating these diseases.” Address: 1500 East Duarte Road, Duarte, CA 91010 Phone number: (626) 256-HOPE Website: www.cityofhope.org Volunteer contact: Volunteer Services Department at (626) 256-4673, ext. 64049 Link to volunteer main page: http://www.cityofhope.org/volunteer Upcoming Orientation Dates for 2016: Thursday , January 28, 2016 Friday, March 25, 2016 Thursday, May 5, 2016 Friday, July 8, 2016 Process: Online Application, Application Packet, mail Application, Interview, Four Hour Training/Orientation, Medical Record Confirmation (Measles, Mumps, Rubella Immunization, and TB), Badge

San Gabriel Medical Center Mission Statement: “San Gabriel Valley Medical Center will always provide compassionate, high quality care to promote wellness, restore health, and improve the quality of life of the patients and communities we serve.” Address: 438 West Las Tunas Dr., San Gabriel, CA 91776 Phone number: (626) 289-5454 Website: http://www.sgvmc.com Volunteer contact: Carol Coenraad (626) 570-6533 Link to their volunteer page: http://www.sgvmc.com/Contact-Us/For-Volunteers.aspx Link to their About Us page: http://www.sgvmc.com/About-Us.aspx

Affiliated Medical Centers in SGV Garfield Medical Center Address: 525 North Garfield Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91754 Phone Number: (626) 573-2222 Website: http://www.garfieldmedicalcenter.com/ AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center Address: 1111 W. La Palma Ave. Anaheim, CA, 92801 Phone Number: (714)744-1450 Website: http://www.anaheimregionalmc.com/ Whittier Hospital Medical Center Address: 9080 Colima Road, Whittier, CA 90605 Phone number: 9562)945-3561 http://www.whittierhospital.com/ Greater El Monte Community Medical Center Address: 1701 Santa Anita Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733 Phone Number: (626)579-7777 Website: http://www.greaterelmonte.com/getpage.php?name=index Monterey Park Hospital Address: 900 South Atlantic Blvd., Monterey Park, CA 91754 Phone number: (626)570-9000 http://www.montereyparkhosp.com/

San Gabriel Valley Humane Society Mission Statement: “The San Gabriel Valley Humane Society is committed to provide a compassionate environment for the well being of the animals in our care. With the dedication of our staff and volunteers, we strive to find permanent, loving homes for all of our companion animals and provide opportunities to enhance the human animal bond.” Address: 851 East Grand Avenue, San Gabriel, CA 91776 Phone number: (626) 286-1159 Website: www.sgvhumane.org Email Address: info@sgvhumane.org They are closed on Mondays Link to Volunteer Page: http://www.sgvhumane.org/volunteer/ Link to Volunteer Application: http://www.sgvhumane.org/wp-content/uploads/Volunteer-Application-7.28.15.pdf

Pasadena Humane Society Mission Statement: “To offer support to the Pasadena Humane Society staff during their daily work to provide compassion and care for all animals.” Address: 361 S. Raymond Ave. Pasadena, CA 91105 Phone number: (626)792-7151 Website: www.pasadenahumane.org http://www.pasadenahumane.org/site/PageServer?pagename=support_volunteer If you are interested in Fostering, email your RSVP for the upcoming Fostering 101 session on Saturday, October 10th, 1-2 pm. If you are interested in Volunteering, the positions available right now are: Rabbit Enrichment Program (Thursday, October 1st , 2015 5PM) ← Date of Info Session Shelter Clinic (Sunday, October 4, 2015 2:30 pm) ← Date of Info Session SNIP Clinic (Sunday, October 4, 2015 2:30 pm) ← Date of Info Session Transportation (Sunday, October 25, 2015 10am) ← Date of Info Session -Find out if fostering is right for you! http://www.pasadenahumane.org/site/DocServer/Foster_FAQ.pdf?docID=2982

Huntington Memorial Hospital Mission Statement: “Our mission is to excel at the delivery of healthcare to our community.” Address: 100 W. California Blvd., Pasadena, CA. 91105 Phone Number: (626) 397-5000 Volunteer Services at (626) 397-5208 Website: http://www.huntingtonhospital.com/Main/Home.aspx Application Deadline! Thursday, October 15, 2015 from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Link to Application Information: http://www.huntingtonhospital.com/Main/VolunteerApplication.aspx Link to Volunteer Opportunities: http://www.huntingtonhospital.com/Main/OurVolunteers.aspx To maintain active status, volunteers must work a minimum of eight hours per month. Students commit to a six-month (40-hour for high school, 50-hour for college) involvement.

Convalescent Aid Society Mission Statement: “The Convalescent Aid Society, located in Pasadena, California, is a non-profit organization, is dedicated to improving the quality of life of our clients by providing the free loan of durable medical equipment (DME) for in-home use in order to: improve the quality of life, restore and prolong mobility, promote continued independence and autonomy, and champion sustainable and cost- effective re-use, repair and recycling of DME.” Address: 3255 East Foothill Boulevard Pasadena, CA 91107 Phone number: (626) 793-1696 Website: www.convalescentaidsociety.org Application link: http://cas1.org/wp/volunteer-application/

Address: 40 N. Altadena Drive Suite 102 Pasadena, CA 91107 - “....visiting, reading, taking walks, writing letters, bringing in music, supervising visits with pets, even massage therapy for volunteers with the necessary skills, assisting with shopping or household maintenance, or allowing family caregivers the opportunity to take care of necessary errands and get some time away from the house, visiting family members -Bereavement support programs. Hospice volunteers can work closely with the hospice’s professional bereavement staff in duties that range from assisting as a support group facilitator to serving refreshments and helping with mailings to clients and families.” Assurance Hospice Mission Statement: “At Assurance Hospice, our goal is to provide the best possible care to individuals who are in the last chapter of their lives. It is during this time that they need to be fully supported, and this can be best accomplished by working together as a team. This is where Assurance Hospice can help.” Address: 40 N. Altadena Drive Suite 102 Pasadena, CA 91107 Phone number: (626) 793-3374 Website: www.assurancehospice.com Application Link: http://www.assurancehospice.com/volunteer- opportunities.html

Companion Hospice Hospice – a program of care and support – adheres to a single premise: To care for the physical, spiritual and emotional needs of patients and their families who are facing a life-limiting illness. Address: 320 North Halstead Street #100 Pasadena, CA 91107 Phone Number: (877) 303-0692 Website: www.companionhospice.com Link to Volunteer Page: http://www.companionhealthgroup.com/hospice/volunteer/ Volunteer contact info: via email: volunteer@companionhealthgroup.com via phone: Orange Office: 714-560-8177, Downey Office: 562-944-2711, Riverside Office: 951-371- 4274, Pasadena Office: 626-247-2270, Simi Valley Office: 877-303-0692, Mesa, AZ Office: 866-270- 0356

Villa Esperanza Services Mission Statement: “Providing Love, Care and Hope for individuals with disabilities and their families since 1961.” Address: 2060 East Villa Street, Pasadena, CA 91107 Phone number: (626) 449-2919 ext. 162 Website: www.villaesperanzaservices.org http://www.villaesperanzaservices.org/get_involved_volunteer.aspx -Serves individuals with autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, mental retardation, epilepsy, schizophrenia, brain disorders, speech disorders, cognitive disorders and other disabilities within Los Angeles and Ventura Counties Appplication Link: http://www.villaesperanzaservices.org/pdf/2013%20Villa%20Volunteer%20Application%20-%20One%20Sided.pdf

Address: 1328 Sixteenth Street, 2nd Floor, Santa Monica, CA 90404 UCLA Health All students must first send a completed application including the 500-word essay, stating the applicant's reasons for volunteering to: Elaine Eastwood Address: 1328 Sixteenth Street, 2nd Floor, Santa Monica, CA 90404 Phone number: (424) 259-8176 Applications must be sent ONE MONTH prior to Orientation Dates: October 21, 2015 4:00pm - 6:00pm November 4, 2015 4:00pm - 6:00pm (There will not be any orientations in December 2015 or January 2016) Link to Volunteer Requirements: https://www.uclahealth.org/Volunteer/Pages/volunteer-at-santa-monica- facility/student-volunteers-santa-monica.aspx Link to Volunteer Opportunities: https://www.uclahealth.org/Volunteer/Pages/volunteer-at-santa-monica- facility/volunteer-opportunities-santa-monica.aspx Application Link: https://www.uclahealth.org/volunteer/Documents/volunteering/Application-Student-5-15- 14.pdf Requirements for Check in Day: https://www.uclahealth.org/Volunteer/Pages/volunteer-at-santa-monica- facility/forms-to-bring-to-check-in-santa-monica.aspx

American Heart Association Mission Statement: “Our mission is to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. That single purpose drives all we do. The need for our work is beyond question.” Address: 816 S. Figeuroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90017 Phone number: (213) 291-7000 Website: http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/ Application Link: http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/volunteer/volunteerForm.jsp

Crisis Text Line Crisis Text Line is a free, 24/7 emotional support for those in crisis. Crisis counselors practice active listening to help people in crisis move from a hot moment to a cool calm – all through a medium they know and trust: text. Text number:741-741 How to become a Crisis Counselor: Apply at: https://online.crisistextline.org/ Deadlines! November 17, 2015 --- November 23, 2015 December 8, 2015 --- December 11, 2015 Once accepted complete a Crisis Counselor Training Program: 34-hour, six- week training program that includes online modules, and live training sessions List of Requirements: http://www.crisistextline.org/join-our-efforts/volunteer/

INTERNSHIPS

This Internship will not be held this Fall. UC Davis Pre-Medical Surgical Internship, Mentorship, and Research Program This Internship will not be held this Fall. Opened to all Pre-Med students from any institution, ages 17+ -Burn Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Neurosurgery, Otolaryngology Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Surgical Consultation, Surgical Oncology, Trauma & Emergency Surgery, Transplant Surgery, Urological Surgery, Vascular Surgery http://www.premedsurgery.org/

The Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Program Keck Undergraduate Institute -an interest in biology, chemistry, engineering, molecular and cellular biology, bioengineering, and computational biology Program dates: June 6, 2016 to August 12, 2016 Applications will be accepted starting January 1, 2016. Link to Admission and Housing Information: http://www.kgi.edu/academic-programs/summer-programs/summer-undergraduate-research-experience-(sure)/admission-and-housing-information To be notified when applications are available, sign up here: http://www.kgi.edu/academic-programs/undergraduate-science-courses/summer-undergraduate-research-experience-%28sure%29.html

UCLA Health Care Extender Internship Program “The Care Extender Program provides opportunities for volunteers to experience health care from a clinical perspective through patient contact and volunteer involvement. Care Extenders are trained to assist Medical Center staff, who, in turn, are able to share their personal experiences with their volunteers.” Attend a mandatory orientation to complete an application. Wednesday, September 30th from 7 PM to 9 PM (Tamkin Auditorium, Ronald Reagan Hospital) Thursday, October 1st from 7PM to 9PM (Tamkin Auditorium, Ronald Reagan Hospital) All orientations will take place at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center - Westwood - in the Tamkin Auditorium (Basement). If selected, attend an interview session. Upon acceptance into the program, you must attend two mandatory training sessions. -Get CPR certified by the American Heart Association -Complete a 2-step TB test and have proof of MMR vaccination and varicella vaccination Link for more information: https://www.uclahealth.org/careextender/Pages/care-extender-program.aspx Sign up for orientation: http://www2.mysignup.com/cgi-bin/view.cgi?datafile=fall2015orientation

California’s Student/Resident Experiences and Rotations in Community Health (CalSEARCH) “Placing 150 students and residents in California’s clinics and community health centers in underserved areas, and providing health professions students and residents with clinical experiences linked to preceptors, mentors and community projects.” Christina Washington, Program Analyst Phone: (916) 326-3710 Email: Christina.Washington@oshpd.ca.gov Felicia M. Borges, Manager Phone: (916) 326-3768 Email: Felicia.Borges@oshpd.ca.gov

Clinical Care Extender/PrepStep-Health Care Scholar Program Link to more Information: http://copehealthscholars.org/prospective-applicants

Interning website https://www.internmatch.com Since we’re all students, signing up is free. By inputting your school and your major, the website will link you to internships that match you.

Finding Medical Internships near SoCal http://www.internships.com/search/posts?Keywords=Medical&Location=Southern+California

Goodluck Guys! Don’t procrastinate! Start filling in applications ASAP! Take into consideration the time to process and approve applications which might take weeks and months prior to the day you can start volunteering. Remember you must have 12 out-of-club volunteer/internship hours to be cleared for membership in the Spring. You must also provide proof of your volunteer services through a letterhead or a print out of your hourly records. *most volunteer opportunities have commitment agreements, so be sure to read into their requirements thoroughly before you accept their terms. Examples: 100 hour commitment, purchase of uniform, an essay, etc. All clinics require you to have certain vaccinations completed. Reading thoroughly and keeping up with the deadlines are crucial to your success here! We wish you all a smooth and rewarding volunteering experience.