1. Volunteer and Internship Opportunities
Caduceus Club Fall 2015

2. Volunteering

3. 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)
Website: redcrcossla.org/arcadia/
Application Process:
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 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:

4. 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)
Website:
Link to Volunteer Requirements:
Link to Volunteer Positions: Opportunities.aspx
Link to application:
Please send your application via: to
Fax: to
Mail: to Volunteer Office, Methodist Hospital, 300 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007
Personal delivery

5. 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 (main campus)
Phone Number: (323) or (323)
address:
Link to information on volunteer requirements: interview, health clearance examination, and uniform
Link to Self Assessment:
Link to Volunteer Application: (They want this typed!)
Send Application in via: to
Mail: to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles 4650 Sunset Blvd MS-64 Los Angeles, CA 90027

6. Other CHLA Locations Arcadia 468 E. Santa Clara St. Arcadia, CA 91006
(626)
Santa Monica
th St., Ste. 460, Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310)
South Bay
3440 Torrance Blvd., Ste. 100 Torrance, CA
(310)
Valencia
23838 Valencia Blvd., Ste. 140 Valencia, CA
(661)
Teenage and Young Adult Health Center
Citibank Building
5000 Sunset Blvd., 4th Floor Los Angeles, CA
(323)
University Center of Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
3250 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA
(323)

7. 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:
Volunteer contact: Volunteer Services Department at (626) , ext
Link to volunteer main page:
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

8. 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)
Website:
Volunteer contact: Carol Coenraad (626)
Link to their volunteer page:
Link to their About Us page:

9. Affiliated Medical Centers in SGV
Garfield Medical Center
Address: 525 North Garfield Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91754
Phone Number: (626)
Website:
AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center
Address: 1111 W. La Palma Ave. Anaheim, CA, 92801
Phone Number: (714)
Website:
Whittier Hospital Medical Center
Address: 9080 Colima Road, Whittier, CA 90605
Phone number: 9562)
Greater El Monte Community Medical Center
Address: 1701 Santa Anita Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733
Phone Number: (626)
Website:
Monterey Park Hospital
Address: 900 South Atlantic Blvd., Monterey Park, CA 91754
Phone number: (626)

10. 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)
Website:
Address:
They are closed on Mondays
Link to Volunteer Page:
Link to Volunteer Application:

11. 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)
Website:
If you are interested in Fostering, 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 , PM) ← Date of Info Session
Shelter Clinic (Sunday, October 4, :30 pm) ← Date of Info Session
SNIP Clinic (Sunday, October 4, :30 pm) ← Date of Info Session
Transportation (Sunday, October 25, am) ← Date of Info Session
-Find out if fostering is right for you!

12. 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
Phone Number: (626)
Volunteer Services at (626)
Website:
Application Deadline! Thursday, October 15, 2015 from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Link to Application Information:
Link to Volunteer Opportunities:
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.

13. 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)
Website:
Application link:

14. 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)
Website:
Application Link: opportunities.html

15. 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)
Website:
Link to Volunteer Page:
Volunteer contact info:
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16. 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) ext. 162
Website:
-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:

17. 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)
Applications must be sent ONE MONTH prior to Orientation Dates: October 21, :00pm - 6:00pm
November 4, :00pm - 6:00pm (There will not be any orientations in December 2015 or January 2016)
Link to Volunteer Requirements: facility/student-volunteers-santa-monica.aspx
Link to Volunteer Opportunities: facility/volunteer-opportunities-santa-monica.aspx
Application Link: 14.pdf
Requirements for Check in Day: facility/forms-to-bring-to-check-in-santa-monica.aspx

18. 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)
Website:
Application Link:

19. 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:
How to become a Crisis Counselor:
Apply at:
Deadlines! November 17, November 23, 2015
December 8, 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:

20. INTERNSHIPS

21. 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

22. 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:
To be notified when applications are available, sign up here:

23. 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:
Sign up for orientation:

24. 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)
Felicia M. Borges, Manager
Phone: (916)

25. Clinical Care Extender/PrepStep-Health Care Scholar Program
Link to more Information:

26. 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.

27. Finding Medical Internships near SoCal

29. 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.