Volunteer

Make a Difference and Become Part of our Dedicated Team

Volunteers are a vital part of Long Beach Medical Center and Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach care teams, providing compassionate services and support to our patients, families, and staff. Our generous volunteers offer their time, effort, and talents in a variety of assignments that supplement the professional staff, enabling us to provide the best services and care to our patients and families. We have over 600 volunteers throughout our hospital, assisting as guest greeters, escorts, messengers, cuddlers, etc.

We are always looking for new volunteers, who are enthusiastic, qualified and committed individuals that can uphold our MemorialCare values of Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion, and Synergy. If you desire to make a difference, to touch a life, or to learn while helping others, Volunteer Services at Long Beach Medical Center and Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach can help find the right place for you.

Become a Volunteer by

• Reviewing Volunteer Requirements
• Reviewing Volunteer Opportunities (scroll down)

Upon review of your application, the Volunteer Office will contact you to schedule an interview.

Application Process For Adults

• Volunteers must complete the application form and send it to LBVolunteerServices@memorialcare.org
• Upon review of the application, selected applicants will be invited to participate in an interview.
• If assignment is mutually agreed upon, you will need to complete the following:

1. Background check (Required if you are 18 or over. Must have a Social Security number to be processed)
2. Two (2) TB tests (Administered without charge by LBM/MCHLB Employee Health Nurse)
3. Influenza Vaccination is recommended during Peak Flu Season (Administered without charge by LBM/MCHLB Employee Health Nurse)
4. Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination is recommended.

After completing above mentioned process, you will be asked to:

1. Attend Volunteer Services Orientation (offered once a month)
2. Purchase a volunteer uniform at a cost of $23.00.
3. Complete and show competence in your service area training(s) as related to your duties.

Teen Volunteer Program

The High School Volunteen Summer program is full and the application is no longer available. Thank you for your interest.

Teen Volunteer Summer Program Requirements:

• Must be in High School grades 9-12
• Commitment to an 8-week session 6/30/25 – 8/22/25 (Last day will be flexible to students first day of school schedule)
• Once accepted into the program you must attend a mandatory Orientation, Monday June 16 at 3:30pm (by invitation only) There is no make-up date for Orientation
• Students who are selected will receive an email invitation on June 3rd with instructions to complete the required documents along with copies of the below required immunizations and return by the due date of June 10th:
  • Varicella
  • Measles
  • Mumps and Rubella
  • Proof of negative TB results placed within the last 6 months
• Assignment preferences will be considered and not guaranteed. Volunteer assignments are based on department needs and can include support in clinical or non-clinical areas
• Once you submit your requested schedule it cannot be changed due to limited assignments