How to Become a Volunteer
How to Become a WH Volunteer
"Random Staffing" Volunteering
Random staffing is a one way to volunteer at Washington Health. We are
always looking for new adult members who are looking for an opportunity
to volunteer on the days and times that work best for you. With this new
program, volunteers don't have to make a long term commitment to a set
schedule. Now you can sign up online for the date and time that fits into
your personal schedule. If you are interested in joining us, please attend
the next Volunteer Information Session on the date and time listed below.
I am interested in volunteering! How do I get started?
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Adults and college students are always invited to attend, but it is not
a requirement to attend a Volunteer Information Session.
THE HIGH SCHOOL VOLUNTEER PROGRAM'S WAITING LIST FOR 2025/2026 IS NOW CLOSED
as of October 27, 2025. Note that you will receive an email if you made the list.
Instructions to join the Waiting List are:
- Student must be 16 years of age to be on the list. Verification will be required.
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Send email to: volunteer_services@washingtonhealth.com with the following
information:
- Subject line to read potential Volunteer's name
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In the body of the email please add the following:
- Student Name
- Current grade at time of email and school name that student attends (IF
YOU ARE IN YOUR SENIOR YEAR, please do NOT apply as the onboarding process
is long. Please join our college volunteer program after you graduate in 2026
- Cell number
- Email address
Once the waiting list is at capacity, it will be closed. Then an invite
for the Prospective Volunteer Information session will be sent depending
on volunteer needs at Washington Health.
High School Volunteer Requirements:
- Must be 16 years of age or older to apply and have sophomore standing
- Must have an overall grade point average of "3.0"
- Must attend Prospective Volunteer Information Session. Proof of attendance
is required to pick up a High School Application
- One-time non-refundable application fee of $20 charged at time of picking
up the Volunteer Application Packet
- Students are required at least a one-year commitment in volunteering with
Washington Health. No exceptions
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minimum of 100 volunteer hours (not including training hours) within the year that you volunteer must
be met before receiving an Exemplar Letter or validation of volunteer
hours. No exceptions.
- Students are required to staff at least twice a month year round
Application Packets:
* ONLY THE PROSPECTIVE VOLUNTEER CAN PICK UP THE APPLICATION.
- Prospective Volunteer Information Session MUST HAVE ATTENDED AND show proof
of attendance to a Meeting at the time of picking up the High School Packet
can be picked up.
- A counselor recommendation form is required and is included in the High
School volunteer application packet.
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Age - Prospective volunteers must be 16 years of age to apply and have a sophomore
or junior standing and at least a 3.0 weighted GPA. We ask that Seniors
do not apply at this time but apply in our College Volunteer program after
graduation.
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Volunteer applications are provided
after attending the information session.
- High School students can pick up the application at the Volunteer Services
office located at 2500 Mowry Ave., suite 100, Fremont, California ONLY
AFTER ATTENDING AN INFORMATION SESSION.
- Office Hours are Monday to Friday 10:00am to 4:30pm.
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Potential volunteers must pick up the application in person. Parents MAY
accompany their child, but the high school student MUST be present when collecting the application.
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A non-refundable application fee of $20 is charged at the time of pick
up of the volunteer application. Cash, credit cards or checks made out to "Service League of Volunteers,
Washington Health" are accepted in the Volunteer Services office.
College and Adult Application Packets:
* ONLY THE PROSPECTIVE VOLUNTEER CAN PICK UP THE APPLICATION.
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Age - Prospective College volunteers begins at 18 years of age up to 26 years
old and enrolled in College.
ONLY THE PROSPECTIVE VOLUNTEER CAN PICK UP THE APPLICATION.
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Age - Prospective Adult volunteers begin at 26 years old and older OR 18 years
and older and not enrolled in College.
ONLY THE PROSPECTIVE VOLUNTEER CAN PICK UP THE APPLICATION.
- Volunteer applications are available for college and adults by picking
up the application at the Volunteer Services office located at 2500 Mowry
Ave., suite 100, Fremont, California.
- Office hours are Monday to Friday from 10:00am to 4:30pm
Volunteer Application Fee for High School and College:
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A non-refundable application fee of $20 is charged at the time of pick
up of the volunteer application. Cash , credit card or checks made out to "Service League of Volunteers,
Washington Health" are accepted in the Volunteer Services office.
Adult Fee:
Health and Background Screening: - In order to provide the best care for our patients,
all volunteers are screened and must complete medical requirements through our Employee
Health Services (free of charge).
Screenings may take up to two months to complete. Proof of immunization to rubella and varicella (chicken pox) and an annual
tuberculin test are required. Volunteers who have any limitations are required to provide a doctor's
statement of release, noting any restrictions.
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Note: A background screening is mandatory for
adult volunteers and college volunteers over the age of 18. We will provide you a link to complete, once the application is filled
out and turned in. WH will absorb the cost of the background screening.
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Uniforms - Volunteers must wear the Washington Health Service League volunteer
uniform and name badge while volunteering.
Orientation - After submitting an application and completing the medical requirements,
all accepted volunteers will be invited to a mandatory volunteer orientation
in order to learn about the Hospital's mandatory safety program, policies
and procedures. These are held as needed.
VOLUNTEER ORIENTATIONS ARE INVITATION ONLY
