Metro: Adult Volunteer Application

SHARP METROPOLITAN CAMPUS

ADULT VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns, or Sharp Mesa Vista. Our volunteers serve in departments throughout the hospital to help the hospital fulfill its mission of excellence in patient care and customer service. We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities and will make every effort to match our needs with your skills and interests. Please take a few moments to complete this application and click the submit button.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA

1. Be at least 18 years old and not pursuing higher education

PROGRAM COMMITMENT

Dedicate a minimum of 1 year of active volunteer service and a minimum of 100 hours.

Attend one shift per week for the same day, time, and length (usually three to four hours) for a minimum of 3 months.

75% attendance (3-4 shifts monthly) is required to be in good standing.

APPLICATION AND ONBOARDING PROCESS

If your application is under consideration, Volunteer Services will email you a confirmation to proceed to the information session.
The information session is hosted in person at Sharp Memorial Hospital.

Interviews are conducted in person at Sharp Memorial Hospital.

PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE

Upon invitation and acceptance into the program, volunteers are expected to complete the following:
Background Screening
Health Screening Clearance

Purchase a Sharp Volunteer branded uniform top (est. $35-$40).

Attend a 1.5 - 2hour group orientation, typically hosted on Fridays.

VOLUNTEER PLACEMENT DISCLAIMER
The Sharp volunteer program does not offer shadowing with physicians or nurses. While you may express interest in a specific area, placement in that unit is not guaranteed. Volunteer Services reserves the right to assign volunteers to high-priority areas based on organizational needs. Prospects retain the right to accept or decline any position offered.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

* First name (as it appears on your Driver's License or Legal Documentation)

Middle name

* Last name (as it appears on your Driver's License or Legal Documentation)

First name (preferred)

Pronoun - object ('She/Her', 'He/Him', 'They/Them') (w/default)

* Home address

* City

State

* Zip code

* Cell phone

Secondary phone

* Email address

* Emergency contact name

* Phone (Cell)

* Relationship

How did you hear about our volunteer program?

Are you 18 years or older and graduated high school? 

* I am currently...

* Have you spoken to a Sharp employee regarding a specific volunteer role? If so, please explain. 

* Do you have any physical restrictions that may require accommodations? Please write Yes or No. If yes, please explain: 

EDUCATION BACKGROUND

Name of Past College Institution

Major

Graduation Year

EXPERIENCE AND BACKGROUND

Involved Activites or Organizations

* List any volunteer experience. Provide name of organization and dates of service: 

* List any current and past employers with dates: 

Are you a previous or current employee at Sharp HealthCare?

If yes, please explain:

Have you previously volunteered at Sharp HealthCare?

If yes, please explain:

Have you completed clinical rotations at Sharp HealthCare?

If yes, please explain:

Do you have relatives who volunteer at Sharp HealthCare?

If yes, please list thier names:

Do you have one or both parents employed at Sharp HealthCare?

If yes, please list thier names:

AVAILABILITY

* Hospital of Interest

Preferred Area of Service

If you chose 'Other', please explain.

How long do you see yourself volunteering with our organization?

* Thinking about 1-2 months from now, what are your best days and times to volunteer? Shifts are typically 8am-12pm (AM), 12pm-4pm (Midday), and 4pm-8pm (PM). Please note your first and second choice and consider commute time and parking at the hospital.

Anything else you'd like us to know about your availability?  

Do you have any planned vacations or extended time away (more than three consecutive weekends) within the next six months (e.g., summer break, winter break)? If yes, please explain:

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

Please thoughtfully and thoroughly respond to each question below, with at least a short paragraph, as your responses will be carefully considered in the evaluation process.

We discourage the use of AI-generated responses, as they may lack the authenticity and personal insight we value in understanding you as an individual.

* What motivates you to volunteer in a hospital setting? Explain your reasons in detail and include specific experiences, goals, or personal interests that influence your decision.

* Tell us about a time when you made a positive difference for someone else. What did you do, and what strengths did you use? . 

* I understand that I am volunteering my services to Sharp Metropolitian Medical Campus without promise or expectation of compensation or future employment. I further agree to fullfill the  minimum volunteer commitment of 1 year and at least one hundred (100) service hours with a minimum of one (1) shift per week.

* I acknowledge that I have read and understand the volunteer selection and onboarding process. I acknowledge that all the information I provided above is true and accurate.

Existing Volunteers