Individual Placement Volunteers | Volunteer Services | UC Davis Health

Individual Placement Volunteers

Individual placement volunteers are those who have contacted a specific clinic/department and arranged to be placed with them through an agreement with the specific location.

Some inpatient and non-inpatient departments accept individual placements, including the Research Center, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, and the UC Davis MIND Institute, to name a few. Once you have secured your placement, please submit your online application.

NOTE:  When filling out the application, under "Additional Information," there is a question that asks, "Do you have an individual placement?"  Select "Yes" and complete the information below it.

  • Inpatients Volunteer

    Volunteering in an inpatient area provides a unique chance to have a significant impact. You will be assigned to one of our various patient care units, but not limited to Cardiology, Oncology, Neurosciences, ICU units, or Transplant, to name a few.

    Inpatients Volunteer Registration

  • Emergency Department Volunteer

    As a volunteer in the UC Davis Health Emergency Department (ED), you will be assigned to one of several areas, or "pods," where you'll support a range of roles aimed at assisting our staff and enhancing patients' experiences during their visit.

    The ED operates in a fast-paced, ever-changing, and high-pressure environment. Volunteering in this dynamic setting will expose you to various aspects of emergency care, so it’s essential to remain calm and composed. You may encounter injuries and trauma that could be outside your usual experiences.

    Volunteers are expected to treat everyone with respect, compassion, and hospitality, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, or background. Promoting gracious interactions while maintaining confidentiality of all ED, hospital, and patient information is vital, even when you're off-duty.

    Emergency Room Volunteer Registration

  • Other UC Davis Health Volunteer Opportunities

    Volunteers can contribute their time and provide invaluable support to patients and staff at UC Davis Health in numerous ways. Other opportunities include roles in radiology, bariatric surgery, guest relations, physical therapy, and many different areas.

    Non-inpatients Volunteer Registration