The Kern Medical Auxiliary has a rich history of over 45 years of continuous service at Kern Medical. Volunteers ranging from teenagers to retirees donate thousands of hours each year to assist patients, visitors and staff throughout the hospital.
Dedicated volunteers operate the Gift Shop and the Snack Bar, raising thousands of dollars annually to purchase state-of-the-art medical equipment for enhancing patient care.
We invite students, working adults, homemakers and retirees to explore volunteer opportunities at Kern Medical. You’ll make friends and learn new skills while giving back to the community through your gift of time. (Adult volunteers must pass a routine health and drug screening and a background check.)
Junior Volunteer Attachments
The 2021 Junior Volunteer Program is now closed for the season.
Volunteer Information Center
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For more information on becoming a volunteer at Kern Medical, please call (661) 489-5254 or email Sylvia.Walker@kernmedical.com
Volunteering is rewarding, helpful and fun, especially if you give your time where it can really make a difference. Each year volunteers at Kern Medical provide thousands of hours of invaluable service to our patients and staff. Whether you’re a teen volunteer, or a college or adult volunteer, your contribution of time and caring helps make Kern Medical a better place in our community.
Kern Medical Auxiliary, founded in 1969, is a nonprofit member organization. The Auxiliary’s mission is to provide volunteer services to Kern Medical, the patients, visitors and family members; to promote public relations for Kern Medical in the community; to raise funds for the betterment of the hospital and to promote interest in health careers.
The Auxiliary has donated over $2 million over the past 45 years for purchasing state-of-the-art medical equipment for Kern Medical. Fundraising sources include the Gift Shop, the Snack Bar, baby photo sales and vendor sales.
Becoming a Kern Medical volunteer is a serious commitment – We ask a lot from our volunteers. From securing necessary clearances and background checks, to completing orientation and multi-step training, to fulfilling annual ongoing requirements, our volunteers invest fully to ensure that our patients and families are surrounded by a safe, knowledgeable team of volunteers during their hospital experiences.
Volunteering is a great way to contribute to the community, meet new people and really make a difference. Other benefits include:
At Kern Medical, we have opportunities for those who are interested in helping people. We are here to help make life better for our patients, our community, and you. Volunteers are needed in nearly every department and are placed in different areas of the hospital based on skills, interests and availability. We hope your interest and schedule will match one of our needs:
Following a personal interview and completion of the Adult/College application, selected applicants must complete the following requirements:
Our Junior Volunteer program offers students an excellent opportunity to gain insight into career possibilities within the health care field. Junior applicants must complete an interview, the Junior Application and the appropriate consent forms including the following requirements:
A Pet Therapy Volunteer must own the pet and meet these requirements: