Volunteering at Mission Hospital
The Auxiliary of Mission Hospital, a nonprofit charity organization, supports Mission Hospital by being the main source of volunteer support with many volunteer positions that provide service and support to patients, visitors and staff, but does not do direct patient care.
We sincerely appreciate your consideration to volunteer at Mission Hospital. We value our volunteers and their commitment of their time, talent and service. Volunteering at Mission Hospital is a wonderful way to give back to your community.
Before You Apply to Become an Auxiliary Volunteer
Before you apply to become a volunteer, please view these questions to ensure that you are able to fulfill the role of a volunteer at Mission Hospital.
If you feel your volunteer desires align with the Auxiliary of Mission Hospital, and you are dedicated to putting the needs of our patients and their families first, please send us an email to learn about general volunteer positions. We are accepting applications for positions at our Mission Viejo and Laguna Beach campuses, as well as the Leonard Cancer Institute and Women’s Wellness Center.
Note: Our adult and student applications are different. Please only complete the application in this section if you are over 18 (beyond high school).
- Complete an online application
- Wait for application approval and call to schedule an in-person interview
- Attend an in-person interview
- Complete health clearance requirements and appointment with Caregiver Health
- Pass a background check
- Attend a General Hospital Orientation session for volunteers
- Acquire hospital identification badge, parking sticker and Volgistics ID number
- Complete hospital tour and department-specific training with your assigned chairperson and day manager
- Volunteer four hours per week for a minimum of one year*
*Note: After you complete 40 hours, you will then be able to add additional service areas to your schedule if you choose to do so.
The Mission Hospital Patient Family Advisory council is a partnership of former patients, family members and hospital caregivers dedicated to continually improving the care goals of Mission Hospital. Through this collaboration, characterized by Mission’s core values, the PFAC works to create sacred care experiences. For more information on how to join the PFAC, please email us at MissionCares@stjoe.org.
High School students interested in volunteer opportunities at either the Mission Viejo or Laguna Beach campus must be actively attending a local high school.
Download the high school membership overview to learn more about high school volunteering and eligibility, and send us an email to learn more about current volunteer opportunities.
- Applications are accepted annually and open on September 1st and close on the 3rd Monday in October
- Students must be in their freshman, sophomore, or junior year at the time of application
- Students must be at least 15 years of age by the following February to enter the volunteer program
- Students must be able to volunteer year-round up until graduation from the program
Click here for High School Auxiliary Application
If you have questions, please send us an email.