Volunteer
Volunteer with RUHS Medical Center and RUHS Foundation!
Volunteers at RUHS Medical Center and RUHS Foundation are valued members of the medical center family. They work with patients, hospital staff, and the public in both patient and non-patient areas. Whether serving in the hospital or at special events like the Festival of Trees, volunteers contribute to the comfort and well-being of both patients and guests!
As a Volunteer at RUHS
YOU CAN help patients and families in their time of need
YOU CAN do what you like best with a variety of activities to choose from
YOU CAN support our healthcare team in critical ways
YOU CAN have fun and be part of a mission-driven community
YOU WILL be a valued partner at RUHS!
RUHS has a variety of fun and meaningful volunteer opportunities:
- Information Desk/Greeter
- Wayfinding/Personal Guide to appointments and surgeries, etc.
- Department Support: Emergency, Adult Inpatient, Pediatrics
- Activity Volunteer: art, cards, movies, and more with patients
- Chaplain Support
- Special Events (Festival of Trees, Pinwheels for Prevention)
- One-time service: photography, design, writing, one-day event support, and more
- Online Opportunities: social media advocate
- And many more!
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead
Our Promise to You
The Volunteer Services Team will
Value your effort
Respect your time
Train you well
Give you tools
Provide support
Be your partner
To join us as a volunteer: (this is a placeholder, we are going to do a web form, current links here https://www.ruhealth.org/medical-center/volunteer)
Volunteer Application and Personal History Statement
Volunteer Assignment Acknowledgement Form
Volunteer Services also includes:
CHAPLAIN SERVICES
Chaplains serve as a member of the healing team, working closely with nurses, physicians, social workers and others who care for you and your family.
Chaplain services include emergency and referral-based spiritual care for all religious affiliations. Emergency coverage is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you are equipped to serve in this capacity as a volunteer, we welcome you!
Contact: 951-486-4333
GIFT SHOP
Visit the Gift Shop for cards, flowers, snacks, RUHS gear and more. Proceeds go to the Medical Center to fund patient needs, such as wheelchairs and other important items that support a great hospital experience. Our Gift shop is here to serve patients, families, and staff.
CONTACT US
Phone: (951) 486-5520
Location: Inside the Gift Shop, First Floor, Room E1004
Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday through Friday
Our Team
Berangere Robertson-Tucker
B.Tucker@ruhealth.org
Director of Operations, RUHS
Ardith Turner
A.Turner@ruhealth.org
Volunteer Services Coordinator