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At ÐÓÊ®°ËÂÛ̳×îеØÖ· of America, students are committed to lives of service and advocacy. This dedication reflects the university’s values and mission to foster contributive global citizens and aligns closely with the , including service orientation, cultural competence, and social responsibility.

Below is a curated list of opportunities for volunteering and community engagement. These experiences support academic preparation while helping students develop their commitment to equity, compassion, and human dignity through meaningful health-related work.

Local Hospital & Clinical Volunteering

• Saddleback Medical Center (MemorialCare) 
  
• Hoag Hospital 
  
• UCI Health Volunteer Services 
  
• CHOC Children’s Hospital Volunteer 
  
• Mission Hospital Mission Viejo (Providence) 
  
• Orange Coast Medical Center (MemorialCare) 
  

Free Clinics & Community Health

• Clinic in the Park 
  
• Orange County Free Clinic 
  
• Lestonnac Free Clinic (Orange) 
  
• Share Our Selves (Costa Mesa) 
  
• ICNA Relief – Crescent Clinic (Fullerton) 
  

LGBTQ+ & Youth-Focused Clinics

• Radiant Health Centers 
  

Hospice & Palliative Care Volunteering

• Traditions Health 
  
• VNA Hospice & Palliative Care of Southern California 
  
• Companion Hospice 
  

Nursing Home & Senior Care Volunteering

• Heritage Pointe 
  
• Age Well Senior Services 
  
• Orange County Office on Aging 
  

Public Health & Government

• Orange County Health Care Agency 
  
• California Department of Public Health (Volunteer Intern Program)

Health Advocacy

• Orange County Needle Exchange Program (OCNEP) 
  
• Voice of Refugees 
  
• World Relief SoCal (Orange County) 
  
• CWS Orange County 
  
• Tiyya 
  
• Harm Reduction Institute (Santa Ana) – not currently taking volunteers, but may soon
• Orange County Rescue Mission 
  

Need Help Getting Started?
Meet with the Career Development Office to strengthen your resume, craft cover letters, and identify the best-fit opportunities aligned with their goals.