Temporary Volunteer Coordinator

University of California, Irvine•Irvine, CA

About The Position

The Volunteer Coordinator recruits, schedules, and onboards hospital volunteers, ensuring required training, health clearances, and background checks are completed. The role maintains accurate volunteer records and attendance in the volunteer data management system and provides general administrative support to hospital departments. The coordinator guides volunteers on hospital policies, patient privacy, safety protocols, and appropriate interaction standards, escalating patient care or safety concerns to supervisors. The position also assists with approved community outreach activities and volunteer appreciation events, including delivering presentations to volunteers and staff. This is a temporary employment recruitment through UC Irvine Temporary Employment Services. Assignments depend on internal hiring needs and the match between a candidate’s experience and assignment requirements. Most temporary positions are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., though occasional part-time, weekend, and evening hours may be available depending on the assignment. Temporary employees may have benefits options, including paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave. The position is recruited on an ongoing basis to build a talent pool; applicants are reviewed when assignments become available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent healthcare/hospital experience.
Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and public speaking skills.
Ability to work independently, manage time efficiently, and maintain professional boundaries with patients, visitors, and staff.
Strong organizational skills and basic proficiency with administrative data entry and recordkeeping.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience using Samaritan volunteer management software.
Background coordinating volunteer programs, community outreach, or program events in a healthcare or nonprofit setting.
Working knowledge of hospital compliance standards, including patient privacy, infection prevention, and safety protocols.
Demonstrated ability to build relationships with community partners and collaborate across multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

Recruit, schedule, and onboard hospital volunteers.
Ensure volunteers complete required training, health clearances, and background checks.
Maintain accurate volunteer records and attendance in the volunteer data management system.
Provide general administrative support to hospital departments.
Guide volunteers on hospital policies, patient privacy, safety protocols, and appropriate interaction standards.
Escalate patient care or safety concerns to supervisors.
Assist with approved community outreach activities and volunteer appreciation events.
Deliver engaging presentations to volunteers and staff.