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Ways to Get Involved with CARES
Ways to Donate
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In Kind Donations
We’re always looking for your retired treasures, so bring yours to share with others.
(All items must be clean and in good working condition)
Aceptable Donations
- New/used children’s books for Pediatric Reading Program and Lending Library
- New toys especially during December holiday season
- New or gently used comfort clothing/shoes to assist in discharging patients
- New baby layettes for newborns
For more information, refer to FAQ Thrift Shop page.
How to Volunteer
CARES welcomes new volunteers; however, due to the nature of the medical environment, the following are necessary.
Requirements
- Attend a General Orientation and Department Specific Trainings
- Clear Department of Justice (DOJ) background check through Los Angeles General Medical Center Human Resources Department
- Clear Employee Health Clearances (EHS) or submit health clearance information (TB test, immunizations) to Employee Health Services for final clearance
For additional information, contact the CARES office at (323) 409-6941.
Help CARES Make a Difference
CARES welcomes new volunteers; however, due to the nature of the medical environment, the following are necessary.
Youth Volunteer Opportunities
The rewards of volunteering and serving one’s community should be introduced early in one’s life. Often schools or organizations like the National Charity League and the Girl Scouts of America (The Gold Award) require completion of a community service project. CARES has been working with many young people who offer very valuable services and can perform most of their work off grounds.
Service
One such service is custom making bedside bags. Donations of personal items that the Medical Center does not furnish are then gathered to be put into the bags, such as a scarf for a cancer patient, deodorant, warm socks, lotion or chapstick. The National Charity League of San Marino, a mother/daughter organization, assists the Medical Center with the Holiday Giving Program for needy patients.
Ways to Serve
Kathy Lohr, CARES Board Member, is working with Maritza Morales, Executive Director, to visit a couple of local schools to speak to their Community Service Coordinators to involve their students here at the Medical Center. These youth can:
Toy Drive
Help to meet the holiday needs of our patients by sponsoring a toy drive, or adopting a patient’s family and shopping for the items on their wish list.
Baby Shower
Have a pretend “baby shower” for our moms with newborns.
Donate Blankets
Make or donate baby blankets, lap robes and other items.
Book Drive
Hold a book drive for children’s books (new or gently used) for the pediatric reading program.
Clothing Donation
collect clothing for the patients who have no clothing when discharged (usually men’s pants and shoes are needed most).
Personal Bags
Sew or donate personal bags filled with items needed by the patients.
Music
Arrange for musicians to come and sing to the patients and guests at the medical center.
These are a few ideas that CARES is offering to the community youth to get them involved in volunteering. This will not only help our patients and their families but will perhaps pique their interest in a career in the medical field while exposing them to the rewards of helping others. By learning the merits of sharing their time and talents, they will be encouraged to commit to a lifetime of giving.
Requirements for onsite CARES volunteers who have a sincere interest in volunteering in a hospital setting located within the Medical Center:
- High school student who is at least 16 years of age
- Application must be signed by school counselor
- A minimum commitment of 100 hours of volunteer service to be completed within one year or sooner. Be able to volunteer consistently a minimum of one 4-hour shift per week, until the 100 hours are met
- Attend a General Volunteer Orientation and Department Specific training
- Parents must accompany their teen with a valid CA ID for Security and Health Clearance