With the demands of modern medicine, doctors and nurses can't always provide the extra comfort and attention that patients and their families may need. Saint Agnes volunteers can provide that "personal touch" and assist the hospital staff in a hundred different ways. In return, our volunteers enjoy the deep satisfaction that comes from helping those in need – making new friends and expanding job skills along the way.
Our volunteer program was born in November 1953 when four friends got together over a game of bridge and began discussing ways they could help the then Saint Agnes Hospital. Before the game concluded, the Saint Agnes Service Guild was born. Within four months, 35 charter members were recruited and the Guild held its first fundraiser, donating $400 to benefit the hospital's new maternity wing.
As our needs have expanded, the program has evolved as well. Today, nearly 1100 men, women, and teens (ages 14 to 17) volunteer in nearly every department of the Medical Center. We are always eager to bring dedicated individuals into our volunteer program. After attending one of our regularly scheduled orientations, volunteers are trained within the service area of their choice.
For more information on ways you can help, call our Volunteer Office at (559) 450-3521 or contact us via e-mail.
Volunteer opportunities include:
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