St. Joseph Hospital has a dynamic volunteer program comprised of more than 900 volunteers ranging from age 14 to over 90 years of age. Our dedicated volunteers serve in more than 40 areas of the hospital, some directly with patients and visitors, and others in support areas. Departments that utilize volunteers include the Emergency Department (18 years minimum), Mammography, Nursing Units, Radiology, Surgery Prep and Recovery, two beautiful Gift Shops, and Admitting. There are also clerical support assignments for our volunteers who would like to help with projects in an office setting. Many volunteers prefer Messenger Service where they stay physically active running a variety of patient support errands including discharging patients.
As we continue to offer the warm and clinically excellent care at St. Joseph Hospital that Orange County residents have relied upon for more than 80 years, private support - both financial contributions and volunteerism - is critical. Supporting St. Joseph Hospital presents a compelling opportunity for employees, physicians, individuals, corporations and community foundations to support care that has a reputation for quality and innovation - in an environment where values are embraced.
The first step in becoming a St. Joseph Hospital volunteer is to download a pre-application by clicking on the button below “Sign up here to Give the Gift of Time.” Those selected as volunteer candidates will be contacted within two weeks as to the upcoming monthly orientation dates. Reservations are required.
High School Students: for information about volunteering, please click the button in the left column to automatically e-mail
volunteer@stjoe.org to request information on our once-per-year orientation.
Whether your interest is to give back to your community or to explore health careers as a volunteer, St. Joseph Hospital has a place for you! Our volunteers are a vital part of our mission of healing and are an essential extension of our values to the community we serve.
If you would like a volunteer application that can be printed out and completed, please click
here.