Volunteer Opportunities
As a non profit public hospital, Oak Valley relies heavily on the generosity of volunteers who are an integral component of patient care and service quality. Opportunities to volunteer abound.
Adult volunteers aid in patient comfort by serving meals and beverages and manning an information desk in the hospital lobby. Many work in hospital departments providing clerical tasks. Volunteers manage the hospital Gift Shop and use the proceeds to provide scholarships.
Individuals seeking to volunteer should have a sense of humor, a cheerful disposition and a desire to be helpful to others. Volunteers usually work four hour shifts. Those interested in volunteering can download and complete this application and mail to 350 South Oak Avenue, Oakdale CA 95361. An interview will follow. For more information call the Gift Shop at 848-4170 or email giftshop@OVHD.com
Junior volunteers work in the Care Center, the hospital and the Gift Shop after completing a unique 8 hour training program where they learn about the healthcare needs of patients and how to relate to and comfort patients. The program provides an excellent opportunity for teenagers to understand more about the healthcare industry caring for all age groups.
Junior volunteers are between the ages of 14 and 17 and must maintain a 3 point grade average at one of the schools in the area served by the hospital. Those interested must complete, with their parents, an application form; obtain a letter of recommendation from a school counselor and provide a transcript. Qualified individuals will be interviewed and recommended for training.
Applications may be picked up and returned to the Gift Shop in the hospital. For additional information, volunteers co-chairing the program can be reached via telephone or email. Mrs. Connie Friel, 831-809-8044 or cfriel2@yahoo.com or Mrs. Purnima Mahida, 209-969-2093.
Gift Shop
Located off the lobby of the hospital, the volunteer managed Gift Shop is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Flowers, baby gifts, books, snacks and other gift items are available.
Orders can be placed by telephone during business hours, 209-848-4170. Most major credit cards are accepted.
Oak Valley Hospital Foundation
The Foundation is another endeavor that relies on volunteers to raise funds to purchase state-of-the-art medical equipment for the hospital. The Foundation raises money through several special events and is an important partner with the hospital in enhancing the quality of care for those in our communities. Individuals interested in volunteering for Foundation activities and events should contact Amy Thompson at athompson@ovhd.com
