Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Bay Area Hospital! Even before there was a Bay Area Hospital, there was a Bay Area Hospital Auxiliary. The group was organized in 1972 to provide volunteer workers for the future hospital. Over the years, Auxiliary members have provided more than one million service hours and donated more than $1 million to the hospital.

Auxiliary volunteers are valued members of our team and play a vital role in our mission of improving the health of our community every day. They provide additional services to patients, families, visitors, staff, and brighten up our hallways with their friendly smiles. Throughout the hospital you will see our Auxiliary volunteers, identifiable by their bright blue jackets, greeting and assisting visitors, running the gift shop fundraiser, escorting patients to medical appointments, delivering flowers, providing wheelchair assistance, and much more. Whatever the task, our Auxiliary volunteers are here to make a difference. In addition to the Auxiliary program, Bay Area Hospital offers a student volunteer program for high school and college students and a volunteer musician program.

By donating a few hours of your time, you can make a positive difference in the lives of many. Volunteering provides an excellent opportunity to take an active role in your community, build skills, and explore career opportunities. There are many ways for community members and students to contribute their time and talent through our Volunteer Services programs. Our Volunteer Services team takes care in matching your skills and interest to a specific assignment. 

Volunteer Programs

The Bay Area Hospital Auxiliary has been serving the hospital and our community for nearly 50 years. Volunteers can work in several different roles throughout the hospital, including the information desks, surgery waiting room, Joint Replacement Destination Center, diabetes classes, and the gift shop. As of 2021, our Auxiliary volunteers have provided more than 965,558 service hours and donated more than $1 million to the hospital.

You may reach the Auxiliary by contacting Virginia Stackpole at 541-269-8149.

Volunteers Working on Art Project

The volunteer musician program is for musicians that want to use their musical talent to contribute to a therapeutic, comforting environment at Bay Area Hospital. Volunteers currently perform in the new hospital lobby. We have a grand piano but welcome musicians that play a variety of instruments. The mission is to provide soothing music that contributes to a healing environment. Our volunteer musicians typically play at the hospital once or twice per month for 30-45 minutes. If you are interested in lending your musical talents please contact lindsay.moore@bayareahospital.org

Musician at Grand Piano

How to Get Involved

We welcome new volunteers of all ages, from high school students through retirees. Volunteers work varying schedules, typically shifts between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Some general requirements to volunteer:

  • Complete appropriate application
  • Individual interview
  • Health screening
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccinations
  • Background check
  • Hospital orientation
  • Dedicate four hours per week

We are currently accepting applications for student and Auxiliary volunteers. If you are interested in applying to volunteer at Bay Area Hospital, please fill out the appropriate PDF below and email your completed application to our Volunteer Services Coordinator:

Lindsay Moore
lindsay.moore@bayareahospital.org

If you have any questions or need assistance completing the application, please contact Lindsay Moore (541) 266-7994.

Individuals interested in Student Shadowing please contact our education department. Student Shadowing allows those interested in learning about healthcare to follow a professional for several hours. While you will not be directly involved in patient care, this is a great way to learn about the variety of healthcare roles within our team. Please email sandra.maddux@bayareahospital.org.