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Volunteer Services

The diverse group of volunteers at UCI Health includes professionals, retirees and other community members, as well as college and high school students. Each volunteer’s dedication to serving the needs of our patients, their families and our clinical staff strengthens UCI Medical Center in our mission to provide the highest quality patient care.

Volunteering is an opportunity to give back to the community by using your current skills or gaining new ones in areas that interest you. Volunteer opportunities are assigned based on the needs of the medical center and the interests of each volunteer.

Volunteering at UCI Health — Fountain Valley

If you want to help others and serve your community, you can lend a hand to someone during their hospital stay at UCI Health – Fountain Valley. The Volunteer Program has provided ongoing assistance and support to our patients, visitors and community for over 50 years. Our volunteers are a dynamic group who bring us their dedication, time and heart. Volunteers come from a variety of ages and backgrounds with the common desire to provide a valuable service to the community by compassionately improving our patient experience.

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Adult volunteers are needed throughout the medical center, including the reception areas, the gift shop, cancer center and volunteer office.

Adults can apply to any of the programs listed below.

College student volunteers work in several areas throughout the medical center, including dispatch, transport, nursing units and the emergency room.

Programs college students can apply to are:

Our High School Volunteer Program is for high school students who are age 16 and over. For details and dates of when we are accepting applications, visit the High School Volunteer Program page ›

This program is geared toward students who are considering a career in the medical field, as well as those who enjoy helping others.

Selection for the program is based on:

  • Your application and reference evaluations
  • Willingness and ability to make the requested weekly commitment
  • Previous community service experience
  • Personal maturity level
  • Educational background and career interests
Learn more about the High School Volunteer Program ›

Volunteer opportunities are available at the following UCI Health medical facilities:

UCI Medical Center
101 The City Drive South
Orange, CA 92686
Hours: Daily, 8 a.m.–midnight

Volunteer Office
101 The City Drive South
Building 53, Room 106
Orange, CA 92868
714-456-5541
Hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

UCI Health Pacific Breast Care Center
1640 Newport Blvd.
Suite 200
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Hours: Weekdays, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. 


UCI Health Family Health Center — Santa Ana
800 N. Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Hours: Weekdays, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

UCI Health Family Health Center — Anaheim
2441 W. La Palma Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92801
Hours: Weekdays, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

UCI Health Gottschalk Medical Plaza
2100 Medical Plaza Drive
Irvine, CA 92697
Hours: Weekdays, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

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