Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Providence Cedars Sinai Tarzana Medical Center. Though we do accept applications all year, we only accept a limited number of summer volunteers who are able to continue through the Fall. We are unable to accept applications for Radiology at this time.
Volunteers are matched with their area of interest and availability in a variety of disciplines and are scheduled in four-hour blocks of time:
- 8 a.m. to noon
- Noon to 4 p.m.
- 4 - 8 p.m.
- 8 p.m. to midnight (for volunteers over 19 years of age, specific departments only).
We ask volunteers to make a commitment for a minimum of six months or at least 100 hours of service. Applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 plus one booster, minimum. Our Volunteer Services Department telephone number is 818-708-5176.
If you feel you qualify as an applicant, please complete the preliminary online application here: Online Volunteer Application.
Opportunities for Service
- Nursing units
- Emergency Department (19 years old and up)
- Spiritual Care and N.O.D.A (No One Dies Alone)
- Cardiac Rehab
- Lab
- Office Work
- Central Supply
- Women's Pavillion
- Pet Therapy (must have a Certified Pet Therapy Animal or ready to have one evaluated)
Benefits of Volunteering
- Free parking: Volunteers may park free of charge in designated parking lots using a Providence-issued identification badge.
- Free meal before, during or after volunteer shift: Volunteer identification badges issued by Providence and current cafeteria card issued by Volunteer Services entitles volunteers to a free meal (restrictions apply).
- Medical center events: Volunteers, in addition to all volunteer-specific events, are welcome to attend various activities during the year, including special events, fairs and activities, Foundation events, summertime ice cream socials, and much more.
Individuals, ages 15 and older, of all backgrounds and abilities who want to help others may become volunteers. The process takes approximately 5-6 weeks and varies by time of year. An initial interview matches each volunteer's interests, talents and schedule to the medical center's needs. The process begins with the online application, followed by a full application sent by email, a conversation in person or by phone, Caregiver Health instructions (includes a Providence paid TB test and background check for those 18 and over). Following clearance by Caregiver Health, new volunteers are eligible to attend orientation where they will learn our Mission and core values, experience the paths of travel within the medical center and finalize their specific assignment. A choice of uniform is provided as well at Orientation, the fee for which is $25.00. Orientation is offered on the first Wednesday and the third Thursday of each month from 3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. by invitation only and subject to change.
The list of requirements includes:
- Volunteers must be at least 15 years old.
- Volunteers must take a tuberculosis test, provided free of charge by the employee health department to start, and again annually during the month of their birthday.
- All volunteers are required to work a minimum of four hours per week with a commitment towards 100 hours.
- Volunteers must wear the Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana ID badge and volunteer uniform when volunteering to make it easy for the staff, patients and their families to recognize them.
- All volunteers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and have received a booster.
- We only accept a limited number of new summer volunteers.
- Caregiver relatives applying should notify the Volunteer Services Manager of their incoming application.
Volunteer department
For more information about becoming a volunteer at Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center, call 818-708-5176 or email anytime.