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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
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9 Long Kidney and Liver Transplant

UCSF Parnassus

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Volunteers help with filing, copying, spreadsheet updating, stocking supplies, caddies, signs, updating white boards, answering/routing calls, and visiting patients. Volunteers serve Monday-Friday mornings.
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UCSF Parnassus
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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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Minimum age: 18

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UCSF Parnassus
505 Parnassus avenue
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
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Adult Infusion Center- Mt Zion (IDA)

UCSF Mount Zion

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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 Mount Zion
1600 Divisadero Street
San Francisco CA, 94115


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Adult Lab

UCSF Mission Bay

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Volunteers greet patients and direct them to appropriate registration area for Adult Lab check in. Volunteers assist with check-in process for appointments. Volunteers also help direct patients to appropriate service lines such as Women's Health, Prepare Department, Infusion Center and Adult and Pediatrics Lab areas. Volunteers will participate in interactions between patients and staff. Volunteers serve Monday-Friday, 10am-2pm.
Requirements

Minimum age: 18

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Where the Opportunity will occur

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


Location Description:
Gateway Medical Building Adult Blood Lab
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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

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UCSF Parnassus
505 Parnassus Avenue
San Francisco CA, 94142


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Art for Recovery - Mission Bay

UCSF Mission Bay

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Art for Recovery provides a safe environment where adults can express the intense feelings that arise in life-threatening illness.  Current projects including Healing Through Writing, Murals in the Clinics, SPIRIT groups, Healing Garden Music Series, Breast Cancer Quilts Project, and Firefly Project. Volunteers help patients connect with their creative spirit through art, journal writing, poetry, music and quilt blocking. Artistic ability is not necessary to participate. Prospective volunteers contact Cynthia Perlis directly at (415) 885-7221 for additional information.
Requirements

Minimum age: 18

Location

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


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Audiology Clinic - Mt. Zion

UCSF Mount Zion

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Volunteers assist with various clerical tasks in the UCSF Audiology Clinic, where patients are treated for hearing loss and related auditory problems in individuals of all ages.
Requirements

Minimum age: 16

Location

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UCSF Mount Zion
1600 Divisadero Street
San Francisco CA, 94115


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Brew Crew - Mission Bay

UCSF Mission Bay

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Volunteers round on each of the adult acute care nursing units, socialize with patients and families, and offer complimentary coffee, tea, hot chocolate, bottled water, and apple cider to patients' visitors. Volunteers serve Monday-Friday afternoons.
Requirements

Minimum age: 16

Location

Where the Opportunity will occur

UCSF Mission Bay
1825 4th Street
San Francisco , 94158


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Brew Crew-Parnassus

UCSF Parnassus

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Volunteers round on each of the adult acute care nursing units, socialize with patients and families, and offer complimentary coffee, tea, hot chocolate, bottled water, and apple cider to patients' visitors. Volunteers serve Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm.
Requirements

Minimum age: 16

Location

Where the Opportunity will occur

UCSF Parnassus
505 Parnassus Avenue
San Francisco CA, 94142


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Cancer Center

UCSF Mission Bay

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Volunteers greet patient, family members, and visitors using AIDET, help provide directions and escort to clinics and reception areas, provide kiosk assistance and help with MyChart and support group sign-up. Volunteers also offer amenties such as tea, snacks, blankets, etc. to patients and family members, help with special projects. Volunteers serve seven days a week.
Requirements

Minimum age: 18

Location

Where the Opportunity will occur

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


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Cancer Center Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC)

UCSF Mission Bay

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Patient and Family Advisory Council Members attend monthly meetings on a regular and consistent basis. May hold officer and/or leadership position. Provide education on patient panels and/or support at Patient Support Dinners. May also hold membership on UCSF Health committees.
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UCSF Mission Bay
1855 4th Street
San Francisco CA, 94158


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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

Where the Opportunity will occur

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: Book Buddies

UCSF Mission Bay

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Book Buddies read stories to patients at their bedside. Reading aloud with children is an important activity for children to become successful readers.  Book Buddies help to build the skills of reading and develop greater interest in books and reading.
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: Digital Arts Studio

UCSF Mission Bay

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Digital Arts Studio volunteer engage patients and siblings in digital arts activities, such as making videos, and assist in room management, including helping with signing children in, escorting patients and siblings to and from rooms, maintaining cleanliness of the space and equipment, and assisting with set up and break down of activities. It is important that volunteers have a high level of comfort with technology and are excited to learn about new technologies. Opportunities are available 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: In Stitches

UCSF Mission Bay

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Volunteers interact with families of pediatric patients in the weekly knitting group, supporting them in knitting while also learning new knitting skills. The knitting group offers a supportive atmosphere for parents to engage in knitting and interact with their peers. This opportunity is available Monday evenings, 6:00pm-7:30pm.
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: 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 Infusion Center

UCSF Mission Bay

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Volunteers interact with pediatric 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.
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: 21

Location

Where the Opportunity will occur

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


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Child Life Services: Dec My Room

UCSF Mission Bay

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"Dec My Room" volunteers help decorate the rooms of pediatric patients who have an extended hospital stay of 3 weeks or longer. The rooms are decorated with knowledge of the personal likes and interests of each individual, transforming their hospital room into a more personalized healing space.Volunteer serve on an "as-needed basis" Monday-Friday, 9am-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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Division of Hospital Medicine Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC)

UCSF Parnassus

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Patient and Family Advisory Council Members attend monthly meetings on a regular and consistent basis. May hold officer and/or leadership position.
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UCSF Parnassus
505 Parnassus Avenue
San Francisco CA, 94142


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Eucharistic Ministers MB

UCSF Mission Bay

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Eucharistic Ministry Volunteers visit Roman Catholic patients in the hospital daily and distribute Holy Communion, offer prayers, and give comfort in accordance with the Church's ritual practices and in collaboration with UCSF Health's Department of Spiritual Care Services. People who are interested in this role must have received the rite of confirmation and be in full union with the Roman Catholic Church; they must be commissioned Eucharistic Ministers by their own parish; they must undergo training to serve as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion; and they must present a recommendation letter to UCSF from the priest at their home parish attesting to these requirements. Opportunities are available every day of the week at both Parnassus and Mission Bay hospitals, and volunteers who can commit to a regular weekly shift would be particularly appreciated.
Requirements

Minimum age: 18

Location

Where the Opportunity will occur

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


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Eucharistic Ministers Parnassus

UCSF Parnassus

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Eucharistic Ministry Volunteers visit Roman Catholic patients in the hospital daily and distribute Holy Communion, offer prayers, and give comfort in accordance with the Church's ritual practices and in collaboration with UCSF Health's Department of Spiritual Care Services. People who are interested in this role must have received the rite of confirmation and be in full union with the Roman Catholic Church; they must be commissioned Eucharistic Ministers by their own parish; they must undergo training to serve as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion; and they must present a recommendation letter to UCSF from the priest at their home parish attesting to these requirements. Opportunities are available every day of the week at both Parnassus and Mission Bay hospitals, and volunteers who can commit to a regular weekly shift would be particularly appreciated.
Requirements

Minimum age: 18

Location

Where the Opportunity will occur

UCSF Parnassus
505 Parnassus Avenue
San Francisco CA, 94143


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Falls and Safety Team (F.A.S.T.)

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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Friend To Friend Gift Shop - Mt. Zion

UCSF Mount Zion

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UCSF Mount Zion
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Hug-MeHeart Pillow Sewing

UCSF Parnassus

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UCSF Parnassus
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Integrated Pain and Palliative Care (IP3)

UCSF Mission Bay

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Volunteers round on the pediatric units and help to restock palliative care and bereavement supplies on a weekly basis. Volunteers may also support the Palliative Care administrative staff with creating bereavement packets and helping with other clerical tasks. Volunteers serve weekday 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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Knitters

UCSF Parnassus

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Volunteers knit hats, shawls, and lap blankets for oncology patients. Please reach out to volunteer@ucsf.edu if you are intersted in coordinating a donation.

Requirements

Minimum age: 16

Location

Where the Opportunity will occur

UCSF Parnassus
505 Parnassus Avenue
San Francisco CA, 94143


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Knitting Instruction for Expectant Mothers

UCSF Mission Bay

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Volunteers knitters share their passion and talent for crocheting and/or knitting with expectant mothers, who are patients in the Antepartum Unit. Volunteers should be comfortable knitting and/or crocheting and teaching others in small groups. Volunteers serve on weekday afternoons.

Requirements

Minimum age: 18

Location

Where the Opportunity will occur

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


Location Description:
Benioff Children's Hospital
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Lakeshore Clinic - Family Medicine

UCSF Parnassus

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Volunteers at the Family Medicine Lakeshore Clinic greet and direct patients, assist them with using the kiosk for signing in and for making payments with patient acknowledgement and approval, and help maintain patient displays (practice information, health education materials).
Requirements

Minimum age: 16

Location

Where the Opportunity will occur

UCSF Parnassus
1569 Sloat Blvd Suite 333
San Francisco CA, 94132


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Medical Surgical ICU Program

UCSF Parnassus

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Volunteers provide companionship to ICU patients and families and provide amenities to them such as arts and crafts supplies, games, newspapers, blankets, etc. Volunteers also help patients and families with ordering meals, checking out iPads, and inviting families and patients to participate in feedback and recognition programs such as waiting room surveys and SHINE recognition cards for nursing staff. In addition, volunteers help to increase the availability of current Patient & Visitor Services such as the "Brew Crew," "Music is Good Medicine," and other patient amenity support services (DVD players and movies, laptops, and audio books).
Requirements

Minimum age: 18

Location

Where the Opportunity will occur

UCSF Parnassus
505 Parnassus Avenue
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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Music is Good Medicine

UCSF Parnassus

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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 Parnassus
505 Parnassus Avenue
San Francisco CA, 94142


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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
505 Parnassus Avenue
San Francisco CA, 94143


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OneView: Mission Bay Adult Hospital

UCSF Mission Bay

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Volunteers in this role offer a supportive atmosphere to adult patients and family members by providing instruction and tutorials for training on the digital Oneview system. Follow up with families as needed to answer any remaining questions about the system.

Volunteers will develop sensitivity to working with patients and families in an adult care medical setting while learning about the resources provided to patients and families at UCSF through the Oneview patient interaction system. Volunteers in this assignment should be comfortable learning new technology.

Requirements

Minimum age: 18

Location

Where the Opportunity will occur

UCSF Mission Bay
1855 4th Street
San Francisco CA, 94158


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Pediatric 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 pediatric patients and families while the patient is waiting for surgery, or while families are waiting for patient recovery in the Pediatric Surgical Waiting Area. Volunteers may also provide administrative support. Opportunities are available Monday and Wednesday, 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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Pre-term Birth Initiative: PARENT MENTOR

UCSF Mission Bay

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parent mentor support is provided to current NICU parents by trained volunteer parents who have been through similar experiences of having a premature or ill baby in a NICU. This shared experience allows for acceptance without judgment and provides a foundation of respect between parents.
Requirements

Minimum age: 18

Location

Where the Opportunity will occur

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


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Ronald McDonald House: Coffee Cart

UCSF Mission Bay

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Ronald McDonald House coffee cart volunteers visit each pediatric patient room in every nursing unit. They provide socialization and complimentary hot beverages to parents and visitors in pediatric patients' rooms. Volunteers serve in this opportunity seven days a week.
Requirements

Minimum age: 18

Location

Where the Opportunity will occur

UCSF Mission Bay
1825 4th Street C1813
San Francisco CA, 94158


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Ronald McDonald House: Housewarmers

UCSF Mission Bay

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Ronald McDonald House "Housewarmers" assist Ronald McDonald House staff with daily house tasks, mostly in our kitchen. Volunteers assist our Food Service Manager with preparing dinner, serving dinner and cleaning up dinner as well as keeping our House clean and organized. Other House tasks may include checking families in for our Day Pass program, giving them a tour of the House or helping us in the laundry room. Volunteer serve in this opportunity every day, 10am-2pm and 4pm-8pm.
Requirements

Minimum age: 18

Location

Where the Opportunity will occur

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


Location Description:
Benioff Children's Hospital
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Volunteer Services: Office

UCSF Parnassus

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UCSF Parnassus
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Women's Health Primary Care - Mt. Zion

UCSF Mount Zion

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Help organize and inventory storage areas, greet patients and encourage them to register with front desk Kiosk check-in process, scan documents into organized electronic files
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Where the Opportunity will occur

UCSF Mount Zion
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