Yosemite Regional Hospital is a nonprofit hospital founded in 1938 that admits over 5,000 inpatients per year and handles over 15,000 outpatient visits annually. It has about 400 volunteers from all backgrounds who contribute around 2,400 hours of service per week across various roles like assisting in surgical waiting areas, working in gift shops or as pastoral care volunteers. The hospital provides orientation and training for volunteers who must be at least 18 years old and commit to volunteering for at least 4 hours per week for 3 months.

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2. * Men and women from all walks of life
* Currently about 400 volunteers
* Average of about 2400 voluntter hours per
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3. * Founded in 1938
* Admits over 5,000 inpatients per year
* Handles over 15,000 outpatient visits per year
* Performs over 10,000 operations per year
* Delivers over 700 births per year
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4. * Family Surgical Liaison Volunteer
* Family Wiating Area Liaison
* Book Cart Volunteer
* Special Requests Volunteer
* Hospitality and Escort Volunteer
* Volunteer Information Ambassador
* Flower Shop Assistant
* Gift Shop Assistant
* Pastoral Care Volunteer
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5. * Must be 18 years of age
* Special studnet programs for 16 and 17 year
olds
* Minimum volunteer time 4 hours per week
* 3-month commitment
* Immunization and TB test
* Background check
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6. * Understand the time commitment
* Evaluate the position you are volunteering for
* Make sure it fits you interest and skills
* Make sure you can commit to the schedule
* Know and understand HIPAA (patient
confidentiality) laws
* Be willing too receive and give feedback
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7. * Attend a volunteer orientation
* Select a desired volunteer position
* Fill out application
* Sign up for an interview with volunteer
supervisor
* Ensure all medical and criminal records are
submitted
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8. Mercedes Cirillo
Head, Volunteer Services
Yosemite Regional Hospital
41001 Merced River Road
Wawona, CA 95389
209-555-0735
www.yosemiteregionalhospital.org/volunteer
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