Hi, I am a sophomore looking for some volunteer opportunities in the medical field and need some help. I am fine with working at a hospice (though I haven't found any that is near me), though hospital volunteering is the main one I'm looking for.
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These are the ones I looked at so far:
Kaiser - their application is full, the next cycle will be Feb 2027
Memorial Care/Saddleback - they say you have to pay $25, which I'm unsure about
UCI Health - they don't take any more application; their next cycle is fall of 2026
Providence Mission Viejo or Laguna Beach - I'm uncertain if I'm eligible as they are asking for local high schoolers, and I currently attend a school in the Tustin area.
CHOC - they don't carry any volunteer opportunities for minors
All the other ones not listed that I have looked at are either 18+ or are too far away from my location. The maximum distance I can be driven is around 15-20 minutes.
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I have thought of volunteering at a soup kitchen or a homeless shelter, but I feel like it is too generic and I'm uncertain how it connects back to the medical field unless the common theme I need to be looking for is "helping people"
Currently, I volunteer at Discovery Cube, but l've been meaning to expand my focus into more medical rather than just science related.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!