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Student volunteers learn key skills such as administration, patient interaction, communication, organization, and leadership.
High School Student Volunteer Program
Local high school students interested in a healthcare career can gain invaluable experience by helping staff, patients and visitors at our Walnut Creek Medical Center.
Volunteer Requirements
- Must be at least 14.5 years old
- Must be at least second semester freshman
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Attend a Saturday orientation with a parent or guardian
- Complete required training
- Volunteer one 3-hour shift per week, year-round
- Commit to volunteer through end of senior year
In this structured high school program, interested candidates should directly contact the departments at our partner schools below. Each high school interviews and screens its own student candidates.
Our Partner High Schools
Acalanes High
Career Center
Athenian School
Community Service
Berean Christian
College Career Center
California High
Career Counselor
Campolindo High
College Career Center
Carondelet High
Community Service
De La Salle High
College Center
Dougherty Valley High
Career Center
Las Lomas High
Career Center
Miramonte High
Career Center
Monte Vista High
Career Center
Northgate High
College / Career Advisor
San Ramon Valley High
Career Center
Ygnacio Valley High
Health Career Academy
Scholarship Opportunities
Local high school students interested in a healthcare career can gain invaluable experience by helping staff, patients and visitors at The Auxiliary at our Walnut Creek Medical Center proudly offers selective scholarships to high school seniors and college students who have volunteered in our High School Volunteer Program. Awards are based on academics, leadership, community service, and a desire to pursue a healthcare-related degree.
