To maintain the quality of our program, there are a few requirements you must meet to become a volunteer.

• Commit to at least one shift per week or two per month for a year (physical therapy and occupational therapy students excluded)
• Complete an annual TB test
• Dedicate a minimum of one year of volunteer service
• Participate in ongoing training
• Purchase a uniform shirt for a nominal cost

Additional requirements for college students:

• Must be at least 18 years old and attending college
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and submit an application essay (instructions provided in application)

Additional requirements for high school students:

• Must be at least 14 years old and in high school*
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and complete written recommendation form (included in application) from school counselor

*Because of the 1-year commitment, we only accept applications from students in grades 9 through 11. If you are a high school senior, you are welcome to apply to our college or adult program once you have graduated high school.

We're thankful for your interest in the Sharp Grossmont Hospital volunteer team. To get started, download the appropriate form below:

• Adult volunteer application (PDF)
• College student volunteer application (PDF)
• Junior volunteer application (PDF)

Fill out the application on screen, print it, sign it and send it to this address:
Volunteer Services
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
PO Box 158
La Mesa, CA 91944

Become an adult or college student volunteer:

• Submit your application
• Attend an orientation
• During orientation, schedule a 30-minute personal interview with the volunteer services staff to discuss placement options
• Complete a TB test and health screening at Sharp Grossmont's Employee and Occupational Health Department
• Attend a new volunteer general training
• Receive training in your volunteer position

Become a junior volunteer:

• Submit your application
• Attend a 30-minute interview to discuss placement options
• Attend a two-hour orientation with a parent or guardian
• Complete a TB test and health screening at Sharp Grossmont's Employee Occupational Health Department
• Attend a two-and-a-half hour new volunteer general training
• Receive training in your volunteer position

Grossmont Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary's mission is to promote and advance the welfare of Sharp Grossmont Hospital through fundraising, community outreach and support of the in-service volunteer program. All volunteers are members of the auxiliary.

Since its founding in 1952, the auxiliary has donated more than $3 million in support of various projects — including the Emergency and Critical Care Tower, all three Sharp HospiceCare homes, the East Tower family lounges and the Burr Heart & Vascular Center.

The Grossmont Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary also supports the Thrift Korral Resale Boutique and the Sharp Grossmont Hospital Gift Shop.