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Volunteer services

There are many benefits to volunteering, especially in health care. People who regularly provide a service of giving back to others often experience an increased sense of personal fulfillment, less stress, and feelings of happiness. Each year, the Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center volunteers donate hours of service in over 40 departments throughout our campus.

 

General Volunteer Program Information:

Applications are always accepted. Interviews are conducted monthly with the exception of two blackout dates (July/December)

Requirements:

  • Commit to a minimum of 200 hours over a period of 1 year
  • Provide proof of Covid Vaccination with Booster
  • Be able to communicate well in English (second language skills are a plus)
  • Willing to be subject to a background check

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please visit here.

 

Teen Volunteer Program Information:

Applications are always accepted. Interviews are conducted monthly with the exception of two blackout dates (July/December)

Requirements

  • Minimum of 16 years old
  • Currently be enrolled in High School
  • Commit to a minimum of 72 hours over a period of 1 year
  • Provide proof of Covid Vaccination with Booster
  • Be able to communicate well in English (second language skills are a plus)

If you are interested in becoming a teen volunteer, please visit here.

 
Feel free to contact our volunteer services department for more information at 323-783-8109 or volunteerservices-kpsunset@kp.org (email preferred)

Disclaimer:

The applications and programs presented on this webpage are specific to the KP Los Angeles Medical Center only. Onboarding is not transferrable to the different KP sites. If you are interested in volunteering at a different KP site, please reach out to the desired site directly.

Shadowing and Hands-On experience is not permitted within this facility, no exceptions.

If you are interested in becoming a Kaiser Permanente Volunteer in the Los Angeles Medical Center, please review our volunteer programs below to see which one suits you best, then use the age-appropriate form linked above.

 

Red Vest Concierge (RVC)

RVC’s create the members/visitors first and last impression. They provide member support and engagement and support staff. This role is open to volunteers ages 16 and up. Volunteers will assist with the following:

  • Member Check-in
  • Discharge Support
  • Patient Belonging Round-Up
  • Lab Specimen Transport
  • Wayfinding
  • Wheelchair Support
  • Patient Deliveries
  • Activity Kit Deliveries
  • Special Project/Event support

Silver Angel Program

The program is Nursing and Physician focused on providing care for patients of all ages. This role allows for strong patient interaction. Volunteers engage our members through bedside activities and encounters to reduce the onset of dementia, depression, and delirium while increasing mental stimulation, mobility, and ambulation to reduce LOS and PDR. Volunteers will assist with the following:

  • Patient Rounding
  • Discharge Support
  • Meal Assistance
  • Lab Specimen Transport
  • Activity Kits interactions
  • Family Connection Moments
  • Patient Deliveries
  • Patient Mobility & Ambulation
  • Patient Safety Conversations
  • Reinforce Medication Side Effects Conversations
  • Care Experience Ambassadors

Care Extender Program (At all medical offices)

The program is for volunteers with a non-nursing or physician focus. The focus is on ambulatory, technician, and clerical type roles. These volunteers focus on the patient experience in the outpatient setting learning about front office and back office roles and skills required. The goal of these volunteers is to increase patient satisfaction.
Volunteers may assist with any of the following

  • Member Check-in Support
  • Wayfinding
  • Patient Engagement
  • Miscellaneous Project Support
  • Member Communication
  • Patient Escorts
  • Assist with Visit Follow-up Steps

No One Dies Alone (NODA)

Through the efforts of volunteers, the No One Dies Alone program provides a reassuring presence to dying patients who would otherwise be alone. With the support of the physician and nursing staff, Compassionate Companions offer patients the most valuable of human gifts: a dignified death.

  • Play soothing music
  • Read to the patient
  • Provide companionship

Gift Shop

The Gift Shop is an extension of our extraordinary care experience program and provides an opportunity for staff, patients and visitors to step away for a moment of relaxation, retail therapy and healing.

  • Greet members
  • Conduct inventory support
  • Deliver items to nursing units and clinics
  • Assist with design and displays
  • Assist with online and phone orders

Acoustic Remedies Program (Music) Speaker Engagement Program

The program provides healing through music. Our musicians sing, play piano, flute and cello to create a peaceful atmosphere for members.

Paws of Love – Pet Program

The program provides provide healing through pet therapy. Pet teams visit patient rooms as well as attend staff meetings & staff events to provide comfort to our healthcare heroes. Currently, this program is on hold due to AKC restrictions.