Volunteers — People Who Give Freely of Their Invaluable Time
Founded on a tradition of service, the Community Memorial Auxiliary is a group of volunteers committed to supporting the programs and services of Community Memorial Hospital, a nonprofit organization. Our volunteers are the heart of our hospital. Dedicated adults of all ages share a common giving spirit and a desire to use their life experiences and education to support patients, visitors and staff.
Activities
Our volunteers give generously of themselves, each one contributing to the smooth operation of many hospital services. In addition to logging many hours each year, our volunteers have also purchased numerous items to enhance the caring atmosphere of the hospital, including: 2 oncology patient rooms, the labyrinth at the hospital’s main entrance, the Gift Shop, and $100,000 towards a new C-arm dedicated to Ambulatory Surgery and GI Lab.
Typical services include helping with Complementary Therapy, Critical Care (CCU) Desk Receptionist, Emergency, Flyers, Gift Shop, GI Lab/Infusion Center, Maternity, NICU, Pharmacy, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Same Day Surgery, and Sewing Service, to mention a few.
Benefits of Being a Volunteer
Volunteers receive a complimentary meal ticket for every 10 hours of service per month, a complimentary snack for working 2 hours or more, and a discounted rate for our Wellness & Fitness Center and Pharmacy.
We also provide volunteers with free annual vaccines, Workers Compensation and Liability coverage while on duty, and we host an Annual Awards Luncheon and a Volunteer Week Luncheon.
Requirements
New volunteers receive individual training and complete a three-month probationary period. Volunteers must be able to complete at least twelve months of consecutive service and serve at least 4-6 hours each month.
Request for Volunteer Application or Information
Pick up an application at the front desk of the Ocean Tower. Fill it out and leave the last 2 pages there.
Leave us a message at 805-948-4299. Be sure to include your name, phone number, and the date you called. We will get back to you shortly.
Our volunteers give generously of themselves, each one contributing to the smooth operation of many hospital services.
- 2018 33,70.50 hours
- 2019 39,628.75 hours
- 2020 limited due to COVID-19
- 2021 15,131.25 hours
- 2022 18,067 hours (through October)
