Student Volunteers

Volunteering at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center is a unique opportunity for students. Hospital careers span a wide variety of interests, including finance, nursing, pharmacy and communications. Volunteering is one of the best ways to determine the right career for you.

To learn more about becoming a student volunteer, please read the following information.

All applicants must meet the following criteria:

  1. Be an adult currently enrolled in higher education
  2. Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 with proof of unofficial transcripts
  3. Recommendation form filled out and submitted in a separate sealed envelope

Expected Commitment

  • Commitment is a minimum of one day per week — the shift is 3 hours, a total of 50 hours within six months, between the months of January through June or July through December (radiology and physical therapy students excluded)
  • You must be able to commit for a minimum of six months, with the option to continue long-term

Application Process

  • Complete the student volunteer application form
  • Include a copy of unofficial transcripts
  • Include recommendation form filled out and in a separate sealed envelope
  • Return all of the above forms to Sharp Chula Vista Volunteer Services according to the following dates:
Semester  Applications Available  Deadline   Interviews Conducted  Six-Month Commitment 
Winter Sept. 1 to Oct. 15 4 pm on Oct. 15 October to November January to June
Summer April 1 to May 15 4 pm on May 15 May to June July to December

  • The application must be signed where designated. An incomplete application will not be considered.
  • You will receive notification that your completed application has been received. Those applicants who are being considered for an available position will be invited to an interview. Those not being considered will receive written notification. It is not our policy to give feedback as to why an applicant was not selected for an interview.
  • If your application is incomplete in any way, Sharp Chula Vista Volunteer Services is not obligated to notify you.

For More Information
If you have questions, please contact the Volunteer Services office at 619-502-3606 or email scv.volunteers@sharp.com.