Hospital Volunteer Services

Per UCLA Health policy, one-off student shadowing by physicians or other medical professionals is not permitted, regardless if personally invited. In lieu of shadowing, we encourage students to join one of our many volunteer programs that involve patient interaction and provide service to the hospital.  Many of our volunteers who have participated in these programs have gained enriching clinical experience, without shadowing, which can be applied to medical school and other allied health careers applications. We encourage each individual to make the most of their volunteer experience in our other available opportunities.

Volunteer Services is seeking individuals who know how to crochet and are interested in making small items to be distributed to our patients.  In particular, we are seeking crochet items like small flowers, hearts, animals and birthday cakes which are used to celebrate patient birthdays!  If you are willing to help, or have ideas you would like to present, please contact Carey McCarthy at cmccarthy@mednet.ucla.edu

All items must be new using clean materials.  Thank you for considering!