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YOU ARE making

A DIFFERENCE

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES/PROGRAMS
O
ur volunteers are integral to the environment of care, compassion and service we offer at
St. John’s Hospitals. As highlighted throughout this report, volunteers are a great
resource to patients, visitors and staff in many hospital departments. The commitment
and passion they bring inspires others and enriches our hospital community. Last year,
volunteers invested the labor equivalent of $1,613,860, a total of 68,500 hours (27,300 at
St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital and 412,000 at St. John’s Regional Medical Center).
Is there a volunteer adventure in your future? Volunteers have in common an
adventurous spirit that stirs them to use their life experience to do something for
others. But there are compelling reasons to volunteer beyond giving
back to a cause in which you believe. Studies show that volunteering
is good for your health. It is an opportunity to learn new skills, make
real connections with people and become a part of a community, while
making a difference in someone’s life. For more information on our
volunteer opportunities call 805.988-2627.

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