Welcome

Program Overview

Volunteers are a special part of the UCSF Health team. Each individual contributes to the success of our Mission Statement, which is “Caring, Healing, Teaching, Discovering.”  Volunteers have many opportunities to serve under the supervision of professional staff and enhance the quality of patient care, learn new skills, and explore a career in the health field. 

The types of volunteer assignments we have involve socializing and interacting with adult and pediatric patients, families, and staff in our hospitals and outpatient clinic settings.

 

 

 

 

 Volunteer Requirements and FAQs

 

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Volunteer Info. Session Registration Updates

Update as of Tuesday January 13, 9:32 am

We are so thankful for the high level of interest from our community! However, as a result, our volunteer registration is now at capacity.

We are working diligently to develop new opportunities for volunteers to serve in meaningful ways.

Year-Round Volunteer Program

Please check our website on Tuesday, March 10th at 9:30 am for updates.

2026 High School Summer Student Volunteer Program

Information will be posted on Tuesday, February 10th at 9:30 am.

Overview: Volunteers will have the opportunity to visit and socialize with patients and families in various outpatient and inpatient settings at the Parnassus campus (San Francisco).

Program Dates: June 1st through August 31st

Age Requirement: Volunteers must be at least 16 years old by June 1st (start of program) and still be attending high school in the Fall of 2026.

Time Commitment: Volunteers must serve at least 32 hours over 8 weeks