Bilingual volunteers are needed to visit with limited-English proficient hospital patients to provide companionship, as well as essential information about the hospital environment and programs. In response to medical staff, may be asked to provide non-medical interpretation for patient and/or their family. Volunteers, 18 years and older, must be comfortable in a hospital setting and communicating with people of all age groups. Must have ability to comfort and reassure patients in a variety of situations. Professionalism and discretion is a must. Candidate must be mature, responsible and discreet. Must be proficiently bilingual in English/Asian language (Cantonese especially needed.) Volunteers are asked to work a minimum of one weekday shift from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon (some afternoon shifts from 1:00-4:00 are available.)

Once interviewed by program coordinator, volunteers will be required to complete medical center orientation and health screening. Once completed, training will be arranged with a mentor volunteer.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Alta Bates Summit Asian Outreach Program

We need volunteers who are free at these times

Weekdays

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers

Adults (26-54) Individual Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25)

Contact Person:
Arlene Swinderman, Asian Outreach Coordinator, (510) 869-8229, (email)

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Address:

3012 Summit Street, 3rd Floor Oakland, CA 94609 (See a map)

Directions:

Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: MacArthur BART Station,   Walk distance (in minutes): shuttle   Nearest Bus Stop: AC Transit 59, 0 minute walk

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Cities:		Oakland
Counties:		Alameda
Zip codes:		94609

Web Site: http://www.altabatessummit.org