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7 Long Falls & Safety

UCSF Parnassus

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The 7-Long Orthopedic/Neurospine Fall Prevention volunteers assist and support nursing staff by rounding on post-operative patients and reviewing patient education materials in regards to fall precautions. Volunteer serve seven days a week in the evenings.
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UCSF Parnassus
1975 4th Street
San Francisco CA


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A.C.E. (Acute Care for the Elderly)

UCSF Parnassus

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ACE Volunteers visit 1:1 with patients in their rooms, encourage their participation in group activies in the activity room. Volunteers serve seven days a week.
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Requirements

Minimum age: 18

Location

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UCSF Parnassus
505 Parnassus avenue 15 L
San Francisco CA, 94143


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Adult Infusion Center- Mission Bay

UCSF Mission Bay

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Volunteers interact with patients, siblings, and families while waiting as well as during infusion appointments. They also offer a supportive atmosphere by providing developmentally appropriate activities and supervision in the waiting area.Volunteers serve Monday-Friday during business hours.
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UCSF Mission Bay
1855 4th Street
San Francisco CA


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Adult Life Program

UCSF Parnassus

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Volunteers interact with patients and families and assist staff in reducing the stress which can be caused by hospitalization, illness and pain. Volunteers gain experience of being part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team by rounding on new patients, delivering amenities to alleviate boredom, and giving generously of their time at the bedside. Volunteers may also assist with clerical support on the nursing units. Volunteers serve Monday-Friday afternoons.
Requirements

Minimum age: 18

Location

Where the Opportunity will occur

UCSF Parnassus
505 Parnassus Avenue
San Francisco CA, 94142


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Adult Surgical Admissions

UCSF Mission Bay

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Volunteers escort patients and families to Pre-Op areas and interact with clinicians and staff in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit. Volunteers interact with adult patients and families while the patient is waiting for surgery, or while families are waiting for patient recovery in the Surgical Waiting Area. Volunteers may also provide administrative support. Opportunities are available weekdays, 10am-2pm.
Requirements

Minimum age: 18

Location

Where the Opportunity will occur

UCSF Mission Bay
1975 4th Street
San Francisco CA, 94158


Location Description:
Pediatric Surgical Waiting Area
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Animal Assisted Therapy - Parnassus, Mission Bay, & Mt. Zion

UCSF Parnassus

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In conjunction with the SPCA, Animal Assisted Therapy volunteers and their dogs round on specific patient units, visiting with patients and facilitating healing and motivation by sharing the love of companion animals. Potential volunteers must first contact the San Francisco SPCA (415) 554-3061 for additional information and requirements.  

Requirements

Minimum age: 18

Location

Where the Opportunity will occur

UCSF Parnassus
UCSF - all campuses
San Francisco CA


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Child Life Services: Art Therapy

UCSF Mission Bay

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Art therapy volunteers will support the art therapist in utilizing art to promote normal growth and development of patients and families with the aim of minimizing stress realted to illness and hospitalization. Volunteers will assist in facilitation of Open Art Studio and/or Art Group. Responsibilities also include assisting with set-up and clean-up of the programming space.
Requirements

Minimum age: 18

Location

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UCSF Mission Bay
1975 4th Street
San Francisco CA, 94158


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Child Life Services: Bank of America Center for Families

UCSF Mission Bay

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Center for Families volunteers provide educational materials and other resources to family members, check in/out books, refill supplies and maintain an organized room. This is a great opportunity for interaction with parents and adult family members. Volunteers serve Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm.
Requirements

Minimum age: 18

Location

Where the Opportunity will occur

UCSF Mission Bay
1975 4th Street
San Francisco CA, 94158


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Child Life Services: Music Therapy

UCSF Mission Bay

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Music therapy volunteers engage patients and family members in music-making activities and assist in room management, including helping with singing to pediatric patients, signing in pediatric patients, escorting them to and from their rooms, and maintaining cleanliness of space and musical equipment. Volunteers serve Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons.
Requirements

Minimum age: 18

Location

Where the Opportunity will occur

UCSF Mission Bay
1975 4th Street
San Francisco CA, 94158


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Child Life Services: Musicians on Call Guide

UCSF Mission Bay

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Musicians on Call Volunteers serve as guides for musicians as they visit patients throughout the hospital. Guides serve as a liaison between patient, musician, and the Musicians on Call organization. Volunteers serve on Tuesday evenings.
Requirements

Minimum age: 18

Location

Where the Opportunity will occur

UCSF Mission Bay
1975 4th Street
San Francisco CA, 94158


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Child Life Services: Pediatric Surgical Waiting Area (SWA)

UCSF Mission Bay

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Volunteers interact wth pediatric patients, siblings, and families while waiting for surgery or in the Pediatric Prepare clinic. Volunteers offer a supportive atmosphere by providing developmentally appropriate activities, help with cleaning of toys, games, and other Child Life materials. Volunteers serve Monday-Friday mornings.
Requirements

Minimum age: 18

Location

Where the Opportunity will occur

UCSF Mission Bay
1975 4th Street
San Francisco CA, 94158


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Child Life Services: Playroom (Weekday)

UCSF Mission Bay

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Playroom volunteers play with patients and their siblings, assist with set up and clean up, participate in arts, crafts, and recreational activities and help to maintain a safe and welcoming environment. Volunteers also help provide toys, board games, puzzles, books, and craft materials to patients at bedside, particularly those who are unable to leave their rooms. Volunteers serve seven days a week, mornings, afternoons and evenings.
Requirements

Minimum age: 18

Location

Where the Opportunity will occur

UCSF Mission Bay
1975 4th Street
San Francisco CA, 94158


Location Description:
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital
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Child Life Services: School Program

UCSF Mission Bay

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School Program volunteers assist with educational activities in the classroom and tutor patients at bedside and provide educationally-themed diversion and play for school-aged patients and siblings, adding to their well-being and comfort. Volunteers maintain cleanliness of space, including helping with cleaning of School Room materials, assist with recruiting, sign-in, and escorting of patients/siblings to and from their rooms. In addition, tutoring opportunities are available in the outpatient Pediatric Dialysis Clinic. Volunteers serve Monday-Friday, 9:15am-3pm.
Requirements

Minimum age: 18

Location

Where the Opportunity will occur

UCSF Mission Bay
1975 4th Street
San Francisco CA, 94158


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Child Life Services: Scrapbooking

UCSF Mission Bay

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Volunteers interact with pediatric families during a weekly scrapbooking group, by offering assistance in a supportive atmosphere for parents to engage in scrapbooking while interacting with their peers. Volunteers also assist in organizing, maintaining, and cleaning equipment and materials. Opportunities are available Tuesdays, 2pm-4:30pm.
Requirements

Minimum age: 18

Location

Where the Opportunity will occur

UCSF Mission Bay
1975 4th Street
San Francisco CA, 94158


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Child Life Services: Teen Lounge

UCSF Mission Bay

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Teen Lounge volunteers interact with patients 13 years and older in the Teen Lounge, assist with set up and clean up, participate in arts & crafts and recreational activities and help to maintain a safe and engaging environment. The Teen Lounge has a foosball table, a pool table, computers, a PS3 game system, Wii, board games, magazines and music for teens. Volunteers serve evenings and weekends.
Requirements

Minimum age: 18

Location

Where the Opportunity will occur

UCSF Mission Bay
1975 4th Street
San Francisco CA, 94158


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Falls and Safety Team (FAST): Parnassus

UCSF Parnassus

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A specialized team of volunteers makes daily rounds on patients identified as high risk for falls. Each volunteer is trained by a clinical nurse to assist patients regarding safety and falls precautions. All volunteers in this component of service must be comfortable interacting and conversing with a diverse patient population. Volunteers serve Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm.
Requirements

Minimum age: 18

Location

Where the Opportunity will occur

UCSF Parnassus
505 Parnassus Avenue
San Francisco CA, 94142


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Gift Shop - Mission Bay

UCSF Mission Bay

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The Gift Shop offers a wide selection of merchandise including books, magazines, toys, jewelry, greeting cards, fresh flowers and plants, and assorted candies. All proceeds from the Gift Shop benefit patient programs. Volunteers will be greeting and assisting customers with purchases, pricing merchandise, assembling phone and online orders, answering phones, wrapping gifts, stocking supplies, delivering gifts and flowers to patients and filling balloons. Volunteers serve shifts between 10am-6pm, seven days a week.
Requirements

Minimum age: 16

Location

Where the Opportunity will occur

UCSF Mission Bay
1975 4th Street
San Francisco CA, 94158


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Gift Shop- Parnassus

UCSF Parnassus

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The Gift Shop offers a wide selection of merchandise including books, magazines, toys, jewelry, greeting cards, fresh flowers and plants, and assorted candies. All proceeds from the Gift Shop benefit patient programs. Volunteers will be greeting and assisting customers with purchases, pricing merchandise, assembling phone and online orders, answering phones, wrapping gifts, stocking supplies, delivering gifts and flowers to patients and filling balloons. Volunteers serve shifts between 10am-6pm, seven days a week.
Requirements

Minimum age: 16

Location

Where the Opportunity will occur

UCSF Parnassus
505 Parnassus Avenue
San Francisco CA, 94142


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Hug-Me-Heart Pillow Sewing

UCSF Parnassus

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UCSF Parnassus
1975 4th Street
San Francisco CA


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Medical Surgical ICU Program

UCSF Parnassus

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Volunteers will be participating in non-clinical activities alongside nurses, doctors, patients and families. Volunteers provide companionship to ICU patients and families and offer amenities to them such as arts and crafts supplies, games, newspapers, blankets, etc. This program is a unique opportunity to observe and experience the workflow within this ICU.
Requirements

Minimum age: 18

Location

Where the Opportunity will occur

UCSF Parnassus
505 Parnassus Avenue 9 Long & 13 Long
San Francisco CA, 94143


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Music is Good Medicine

UCSF Mission Bay

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Music is Good Medicine volunteers use their musical talents by singing or playing an instrument to soothe, comfort, and support patients at the bedside. Opportunities are available Monday-Thursday, between 9am-5pm.
Requirements

Minimum age: 16

Location

Where the Opportunity will occur

UCSF Mission Bay
1975 4th Street
San Francisco CA, 94158


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No One Dies Alone (NODA)

UCSF Parnassus

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Volunteers would have the opportunity to provide much-needed companionship to persons who feel isolated in the final days and hours of their lives, as well as offer respite for families who need a brief "break" from keeping vigil at the bedside of their dying loved ones. People who are interested in palliative care, hospice, and end-of-life issues, and those who wish to learn about social work, spiritual care, and other allied human service professions would gain valuable direct experience in addressing the emotional and spiritual needs of dying persons. Opportunities for this "on-call" role are available every day of the week, morning thru night.
Requirements

Minimum age: 18

Location

Where the Opportunity will occur

UCSF Parnassus
1975 4th Street
San Francisco CA, 94143


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Ronald McDonald House: Housewarmers

UCSF Mission Bay

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Ronald McDonald House Our Ronald Mcdonald House Charities (RMHC) Housewarmers truly live up to their name. Each volunteer plays a crucial role in keeping the community of the house welcoming and comfortable for all. Some volunteers enjoy working with our chef to prepare meals or bake cookies, while others enjoy greeting families at the front desk or giving tours to those visiting for the first time. There is a place for everyone here with no shortage of opportunity to support and build relationships with families. Volunteers serve in this opportunity daily.
Requirements

Minimum age: 18

Location

Where the Opportunity will occur

UCSF Mission Bay
1975 4th Street
San Francisco CA, 94158


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