Career Center
Cal State San Marcos
Craven Hall 1400
San Marcos CA 92096-0001

TEL 760.750.4900
FAX 760.750.3142

OFFICE HOURS:
Mon - Thurs 8 am - 5 pm
Friday 8 am - 3 pm

DROP-IN HOURS:
Mon - Thurs 12 pm - 1 pm
 

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

Internship Program

What It Is

The purpose of the internship program is to develop public awareness of the American Cancer Society. During their eight-week sessions interns will obtain:

• Hands-on experience in the activities of non-profit agencies
• In-depth knowledge of the American Cancer Society’s efforts in cancer control, volunteer involvement, and community outreach
• Opportunity to continue to intern with us through their college years
• Competitive stipend of up to $2,500 (for paid positions)
• An opportunity to select one of three sessions: Fall (Sept.-Dec.); Spring (Jan.-May); Summer (June-Aug)

Please note that the program offers:

• No laboratory or practical medical experience
• No relocation or housing allowance

Who Can Participate

The Internship Program is designed for full-time undergraduate and graduate level college students who:

• Have completed their freshman year of college (minimum) and will return to college after the internship with us
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.00 or B average
• Have serious interest in pursuing a career in the non-profit sector
• Can demonstrate a relationship between their projected major and the work of the American Cancer Society

Positions by State

To view a list of the positions available by state, please see “Positions” under “Employment.” If no positions are available, please check back with us for our next internship season. (Spring, summer or fall)

Application Deadline

See individual Internship postings for deadlines.

We urge you to apply as soon as possible. Positions fill quickly.
We accept applications until positions are filled or until the application deadline.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit:

• Internship Application Form indicating the complete title and location for the position you want to apply for.
• Résumé including honors, awards, etc.
• One-page essay on reasons for applying and your area of interest, typed, double-spaced

After being pre-selected you will additionally need:

• Two letters of recommendation from faculty
• Official school transcript(s)

Please e-mail (preferred), fax, or mail your application form, résumé and essay by appropriate deadline to:

Manager of Student Programs
E-mail: Internships@cancer.org
Fax: 404-982-3677
Mail: American Cancer Society
1599 Clifton Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30329

Click here to visit website.

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 CLINICAL CARE EXTENDED PROGRAM

Do you have what it takes to be a CCE?

Are you:

• Able to commit to one year of volunteer service (4 hours EVERY week, with one 12 week period serving 8 hours each week)?
• Able to work independently and be assertive?
• A serious pre-health student looking for a real-life hospital experience?
• At least 18 years or older?
• Enrolled in or graduated from an accredited college or university?

Palomar Pomerado, Escondido/Poway, CA: Register

The CCE Program at Palomar Pomerado Health recruits a new class of CCEs every 3 months. All interested students must sign up to attend an orientation session. Orientation sessions are held in January, April, June and October. Orientations consist of an introduction to the CCE program, and an oral group interview. Applications must be completed prior to attending an orientation session and reservations are required. Please read through the information below to sign up for an orientation.

Acceptance is granted on a rolling basis, so interested students are encouraged to sign up early! Accepted students are trained to begin volunteering each February, May, August and November. The CCE training is a 3-day event and is usually held on weekends. The trainings last approximately 8 hours each day. All three training days are mandatory. If you know you cannot attend any one or portion of the upcoming training dates, please check back with us during the next orientation cycle.

Prior to training, accepted candidates will need to attend one of the scheduled immunization open houses. As you will be assisting with patient care, you will be required to submit copies of the following immunizations/tests:

• 2 Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR) over the course of your lifetime
• Hepatitis B vaccination (series of 3 shots, must have at least the first shot, in series, to begin volunteering)
• Negative TB skin test within the last 3 months, or a negative chest x-ray within the last year

You will also be required to obtain one of the following two types of CPR certification, although the American Heart is the preferred certification:

• American Heart Association- Health Care Provider Certification
• American Red Cross- Adult, Infant, Child or Professional Rescuer

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PLANNED PARENTHOOD VOLUNTEER

Founded by volunteers, Planned Parenthood continues to rely on their energy and commitment to provide comprehensive reproductive healthcare, education, and advocacy.

Click on any of the following Planned Parenthood volunteer opportunities to learn more:

·           Administrative Support

·           Clinic Advocacy

·           Clinic Positions

·           Community Outreach

·           Human Resources 

·           Marketing

·           Public Affairs

·           Speakers Bureau

·           Volunteer Night

·           Volunteer Program

To inquire about volunteer opportunities, please call or e-mail us at one of the following locations:

San Diego
(619) 881-4661
vsandiego@planned.org

Riverside
(951) 222-3125
lrocha@planned.org

Administrative Support
Volunteering for administrative support involves assisting with general clerical duties such as assembling packets, revising manuals, mailing, receptionist work, filing, and various projects. Help assist various departments such as Development, Marketing, Patient Services, Human Resources and Finance.

Requirement: Must be available during normal business hours.Clinic Advocacy

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Clinic Advocacy
If you're interested in pro-choice politics then our clinic advocacy program could be just what you're looking for. By joining the clinic advocacy program, you can have a direct effect on issues of choice while working with clinic staff and clients. By speaking with staff and patients you will help educate them on pending legislation and how they can take action. This can include petitioning, voter registration, and letter writing campaigns.

Requirement: Must attend training necessary for you to go out and talk about the issues that matter most to us. There is a four-hour-per-week minimum commitment for this opportunity. Must be dependable, have reliable transportation, enjoy advocating, and public speaking.

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Clinic Positions
Volunteer opportunities in health centers include Clinic Assistant, Reproductive Health Assistant, Patient Greeter, and Recovery Room Aid. Training for these positions is offered on a quarterly basis. Clinic positions involve front and back office work and can eventually lead to direct patient contact. We currently don't have externship positions available in our clinics.

Requirements: Must be available to volunteer 4 hours per week; minimum 6 to 9 month commitment. Ability to serve our clients in a professional and nonjudgmental manner. Work well with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Willingness to perform general office work and help out where needed. Social Service, Medical or Counseling experience a plus. Spanish Speakers needed! Must be 18 years of age or older.

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Community Outreach
Volunteers represent Planned Parenthood of San Diego & Riverside Counties at public information booths at health fairs, colleges, festivals, and other community events. Promote PPSDRC's mission and services.

Requirements: 8-16 hours/month, minimum six-month commitment. Comfortable talking to diverse community members and working independently. Must have reliable transportation.

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Human Resources
Internship and volunteer positions available to assist with staff recruitment, event planning, database upkeep, Internet research, and general office support.

Requirements: Must be available 4-8 per week during business hours; 4 month commitment required. 

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Marketing
Internship and volunteer positions available to assist with special events, production of brochures, and marketing outreach.

 

Requirement: Must have interest in marketing. Minimum of 4-8 hours of work per week during business hours.

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Public Affairs
Internship and volunteer positions are available to assist in projects such as signature gathering, voter registration, coordinating or staffing a table at a public event, and letter writing. Provide office help with mailings, filing, updating computer files, and mobilizing volunteers. An excellent opportunity for people with a political bent; interested in issues, legislation, and advocacy.

Requirements: Must be available 4-8 hours per week during business hours; 4 month commitment required.   

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Speakers Bureau
Internships are available to give educational talks to schools and community groupsprimarily on the following topics: anatomy, physiology and birth control, teen pregnancy, STI's, abortion. Other topics are occasionally requested.

Requirement: Must be available during daytime hours, 8 hours a week. Must be enrolled in an educational program and earning credit for internship hours. Must have a flexible enough schedule to accommodate the schedules of the requesting organizations and have reliable transportation.

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Volunteer Night
Volunteer Night is a fun, no-strings-attached way to volunteer. At Volunteer Night, Planned Parenthood volunteers gather to work on a variety of fun projects. We make patient charts and condom packs, help with Public Affairs mailing, and more. This is a great opportunity to meet other volunteers while helping us with important projects. Great for people who want to help out but don't have time for a weekly commitment.

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Volunteer Program
Internship and volunteer positions are available working directly for the Volunteer Program to assist with maintaining volunteer program records, event planning, create flyers, newsletter, and reference checks. Must have good organizational and computer skills. Great position for those interested in learning more about program management and the inter-working of a non-profit organization.

Requirements: Must be available 4-8 per week during business hours; 4 month commitment required. 

SCRIPPS HEALTHCARE

Why Volunteer?

The most rewarding reason to volunteer cannot be measured. As a volunteer, you gain valuable experience, learn new skills, make friends and meet others who share the same values and interests.

Perhaps most rewarding of all is the patient’s appreciation. A warm smile or encouraging word can mean as much to a patient as the services you provide. Scripps offers training in a variety of areas in a professional, friendly environment, to make you feel comfortable and confident. We are committed to the success of our volunteers. Additionally, volunteers receive the following benefits:

• Annual volunteer appreciation celebration
• Free parking
• Insurance--liability and workers' compensation
• Invitations to special events
• Wellness program, including immunizations

WHO CAN VOLUNTEER:

Volunteers must be active men and women age 15 and older who are willing to make a commitment to volunteering at least three to four hours a week. Scripps volunteers include students, homemakers, part-time workers, retired persons and seniors. Volunteers may have unique opportunities to work in the emergency department, intensive care unit, or surgery.
After an initial interview and health screening, volunteers are assigned to an area of their choice and attend a site orientation. We offer training programs and continuing education to help volunteers remain efficient and effective. Some sites ask volunteers to join the hospital auxiliary. Auxiliary members donate many hours of services and have contributed to the funding of new medical equipment, scholarships and financial support for indigent patients. We Need You!

Volunteer opportunities vary by location. Call the Scripps hospital near you for details:

Scripps Green Hospital
(858) 554-2525
Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas
(760) 633-6564
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
(858) 626-6994
Scripps Mercy Hospital
(619) 260-7082
Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista
(619) 691-7474

SHARP HOSPITALS

Volunteer Opportunities

Sharp Hospitals offer many volunteer opportunities to serve the community, meet new people and assist in programs from Senior Resource Centers to pediatrics. No matter what the skill level, no matter what age, Sharp has a wide range of volunteer opportunities throughout San Diego. Call the Sharp hospital nearest you to see how you can become a part of a rewarding volunteer program.

Select a volunteer department:

Sharp HospiceCare                                                         Sharp Cabrillo Hospital    
Opportunities throughout the county                                 3475 KenyonStreet
8881 Fletcher Parkway #305                                            San Diego, CA 92110
La Mesa, California 91942                                                619-221-3637                          619-667-1900 

 Sharp Coronado Hospital                                                Sharp Memorial Hospital
250 Prospect Place                                                         7901 Frost Street
Coronado, CA 92118                                                      San Diego, CA 92123
619-522-3799                                                                858-939-3588

Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center                                 Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women
751 Medical Center Court                                             3003 Health Center Drive
Chula Vista, CA 91911                                                 San Diego, CA 92123
619-482-3606                                                              858-939-3588

Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital                                             Sharp Grossmont Hospital
7850 Vista Hill Avenue                                                   5555 Grossmont Center Drive
San Diego, CA 92123                                                    La Mesa, CA 91942
858-694-8413                                                               619-740-4059
                                                                                   619-740-4175 (Junior Volunteers)

Pharmacy Careers at Sharp

Sharp HealthCare maintains a progressive and innovative edge in providing pharmacy services. We are currently implementing a Computerized Physician Order Entry system and all pharmacies are fully automated with Pyxis system. Our clinical, outpatient and inpatient pharmacists are very clinically involved in patient care and maintain close communication with physicians, nursing staff and patients regarding care plans, treatment modalities and clinical outcomes.

Internships
To apply for an internship at a Sharp HealthCare or Sharp Rees-Stealy pharmacy please e-mail your resume to students@sharp.com with "Pharmacy Internship" in the subject line.   

UCSD STUDENT RUN-FREE CLINIC PROJECT

For student or community volunteers:

We expect a 1 year committment of four hours or more a week. Please email the address below and request an application, fill it out, and have it signed by a member of the administrative staff of the Free Clinic Project. We'll also set up a visit and an interview at one of the sites. You'll need to provide proof of hepatitis and TB screening. Please be aware that we receive many applications for pre-health professional volunteer positions, and not all potential volunteers can be accomodated at the time of application.

Examples of roles for premedical student volunteers include language interpretation, data entry, patient intake, inventory and supply ordering, helping patient’s access lost-cost or no-cost pharmeceuticals, and fundraising.

Email: fcp-volunteers@ucsd.edu

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VA HOSPITAL

Volunteering & Giving

For More Information Call (858) 642-3267

Thinking of volunteering? We need YOU.

Volunteers are important members of our health care team and we appreciate their time, talents, and energy. Every day they help us provide the highest quality of care to the men and women who served our country.

What can Volunteers do?

• assist with coordinating special events
• provide office assistance, filing, typing, and answering phones
• drive buses, vans, and trams (valid CA driver’s license required)
• escort patients
• facilitate recreation therapy
• feed patients
• help with grounds maintenance
• work in laundry or clothing room
• supervise in the child care center
• greet patients and visitors at the Welcome Center
• provide assistance in one of the following Services:
  • Pharmacy - Radiology
  • Spinal Cord Injury - Canteen
  • Laboratory - Research
  • Welcome Center

Requirements to Volunteer:

• complete initial tuberculosis screen test (annually thereafter)
• complete volunteer orientation, usually two hours
• acceptance by one of our utilizing services

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