 What Brings Satisfaction?
Studies show that volunteering does. Those who volunteer are frequently happier, more content, often find new friendships and expand their horizons in ways they never expected.
Just ask any one of the more than 300 volunteers of the ValleyCare Auxiliary if they enjoy their work. These caring men and women have unselfishly given their time and talent to help patients and visitors at ValleyCare's medical facilities for more than 50 years.
Caring and Compassion
Our volunteers often provide comfort to an entire family during the anxious hours of a medical emergency, or offer encouraging words to a patient awaiting surgery.
Others put their talents to good use in the Thrift Shop and Gift Shops raising funds for scholarships, equipment and the state-of-the-art facilities and services you have come to expect from ValleyCare.
Being a volunteer does require a commitment, but the amount of time you can devote is up to you. Many positions are available that are sure to fit your schedule.
Volunteers serve our community in variety of areas in both Pleasanton and Livermore:
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Information and Reception Desks |
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Inservice for: flower delivery, patient transport, hospital staff assistance |
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Outpatient Surgery Center, Emergency Room and Urgent Care Center: assist staff
members, comfort patients, act as communication link between patient families |
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Gift Shops |
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Thrift Shop |
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ValleyCare Health Library |
 Becoming a ValleyCare Auxilian is easy! Please give us a call and start sharing your time and talent today!
Junior Volunteers
High school students have been a part of the ValleyCare Auxiliary for many years. Students who may be considering a career in medicine often find being a Junior Volunteer is a good start.
Our Junior Volunteers unselfishly offer their time in a number of areas including:
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Information Desk |
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Admitting |
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Hospital Units |
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ValleyCare Health Library |
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Thrift Shop |
Students are scheduled for the evening shifts Monday - Friday and Saturday afternoons.
To participate, you must be 14, have completed your Freshman year of high school and maintain a 3.0 GPA.
* Due to the tremendous application responses we have received from students, we are no longer accepting applications as of April 1, 2011. Please check back in the Fall for a junior application. Thank you!
 The Gift Shop is located in the lobby at ValleyCare Medical Center in Pleasanton. The gift shop offers a unique shopping experience with a wide selection of special and distinctive gifts. The gift shop sells everything from new baby gifts to kitchen decorations and gadgets. We are also happy to assist you in selecting a gift for someone special. If you have a friend or family member staying at ValleyCare, give us a call. We are happy to deliver a get-well gift to the room for you!
ValleyCare Auxiliary volunteers manage and staff the gift shop. Each year the Auxiliary contributes funding for many projects at ValleyCare and awards scholarships to local students through sales at the Gift Shop.
Hours:
Monday – Friday 9AM – 4PM, Saturday and Sunday 11AM – 3PM
Location:
5555 W. Las Positas Blvd.
Pleasanton
(925) 416-3401
 The ValleyCare Thrift Shop has a large collection of gently used toys, books, clothing, furniture, holiday decorations and household items. Jewelry and collectibles are big sellers and the store is stocked daily.
ValleyCare Auxiliary volunteers manage and staff the thrift shop. Proceeds from sales enable the Auxiliary to award annual scholarships to local students and to help fund a number of projects at ValleyCare.
Hours:
Monday – Tuesday 10AM – 2PM, Wednesday – Saturday 10AM – 4PM.
Location:
1911 Second Street
Livermore
(925) 447-4915
ValleyCare Auxiliary Information Line: (925) 734-3368
ValleyCare Medical Center
First Floor
5555 W. Las Positas Blvd.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 416-3468
Hours: 9:00AM – 4:00PM
Valley Memorial Center
1111 E. Stanley Blvd.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 373-4068
Hours: 9:00AM – 4:00PM |
