Volunteer and Internship Opportunities

Stanford University Medical Center Auxiliary – Junior Program

Types of volunteer opportunities: Information/Escort, Clinics - Clerical Work, Gift Shop Sales Assistant

Agency and location: Stanford University Medical Center Auxiliary – Junior Program, 300 Pasteur Drive, MC5220, H1136, Stanford, CA 94305

Contact person and info: Judy Campbell, Auxiliary Junior Volunteer Chairman, stanfordvolunteer@yahoo.com;  or Margie Lee, stanfordvolunteer@stanfordmed.org, 650-723-6636; http://www.stanfordhospital.com/forPatients/patientServices/auxiliary

Benefits to student (skills and exposure to careers): build communications skills, learn hospital policies and work environment, gain exposure to health and medical professionals

Site looking for students interested in: work in a hospital setting; wanting to make a serious commitment in volunteering

Education and age of desired intern/volunteer: High school: 14-18 yrs.

Description of opportunity and duties: Depends upon specific position; positions available in various departments. Duties: Information/Escort, filing and paper work in various clinics, customer service in gift shop

Type of health care settings:

• In-patient: Hospitals

Experience type: Volunteer position

Duration and time of commitment: Summer volunteering – 3-4 hrs/wk from May – August.

Application Process: 1) Call Stanford Auxiliary- Junior Program to be put on waiting list Phone Number:  650-723-6636 2) Attend Junior Orientation 3.)  Fill out application.  4.)  Interview for positions.

Requirements and qualifications needed: TB test, complete on-line compliance items, able to work with diverse people, able to use good judgment, be emotionally mature and friendly, able to listen empathetically without giving medical advice; must be able to follow hospital policies and maintain patient confidentiality

Amount of patient contact: Medium level of adult patient contact

Site’s prior experience with high school students: Yes, has had many high school students before.

Willingness to work with high schools: Yes

Liability issues (relevant if part of internship vs. job shadowing): Not applicable.

Transportation options: Nearest bus routes include:
SamTrans:

• Route KX and Route RX
• From San Francisco to Stanford Shopping Center; these buses also stop on Page Mill Road, 7 days/week.
• Route 280
• From Menlo Park to the Stanford Shopping Center and Palo Alto CalTrain Station, 7 days/week.
• Route 281
• From East Palo Alto to the Stanford Shopping Center and CalTrain Station, 7 days/week.
• Route 282
• From Woodside and Portola Valley to the Stanford Medical Center, Stanford Shopping Center, and Palo Alto CalTrain Station, Monday-Friday.
• Route 390
• From Daly City BART Station to the Palo Alto CalTrain Station, 7 days/week.
• Route 391
• From Colma BART Station to the Palo Alto CalTrain Station, 7 days/week.