Use our self-assessment survey to help you decide whether our hospital is a fit for your volunteer service.
Select ALL of the options from both Section A and Section B that apply to you
Then click the “Evaluate My Responses” button below to find out more . . .
Section A
Section B
I have carefully considered my schedule and know that I can make a significant commitment of time to volunteering at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles.
I hope that my volunteer work will lead to a job at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles.
I have some time available and I wish to give back.
I want to use a volunteer position to improve my English-speaking skills.
I know that the children I might see in the hospital may be in pain.
I am comfortable working with and around them even though they may be experiencing discomfort.
I hope to meet other people like me and expand my social network.
I am interested in a career in a hospital. Before I make my final decision, I wish to spend time making sure that the hospital environment is a good place for me.
I want to gain clinical experience (hopefully by shadowing or assisting a member of the hospital's medical staff).
I treat volunteer commitments with the same respect that I do work obligations, committing to serve on a regular day and time.
I hope to use volunteer service to work through the loss of a loved one.
I enjoy working in new situations, taking on different duties, or helping in additional ways based on the needs of the people around me.
I am “in between jobs” and am hoping to use my free time to be of service.
I am comfortable making repeated trips to Childrens Hospital Los Angeles to complete volunteer interviews, medical checks, orientations, and training (this may total as many as seven trips to the hospital).
I need to be busy all the time.
My Answers Were:
All in Section A Congratulations!
Based on your answers, we would love to hear from you, please proceed to the Volunteer Application area to begin the process of becoming a volunteer.
Majority Were in Section A with a Few Answers in Section B Based on your answers, combined with the feedback we have gained from previous volunteers, it is possible that our organization may not meet your goals as a volunteer. Before proceeding to the Volunteer Application area of our website, we recommend reading additional information related to responses in Section B.
Most or All from Section B Your answers currently do not match up with our volunteering needs. We invite you to consider serving our patients in other ways, including:
