FAQ's

We understand that you may have questions, so here are a few of our most frequently asked questions about volunteering in the Kaiser Permanente Northwest Region.

  • Your application will be reviewed, and you will be notified if we are able to move forward with an interview.

  • Depending on how quickly you can provide the information needed, you can anticipate between 2-4 weeks for Hospital and Clinic volunteers and up to two months for Hospice volunteers.

  • The only location with a rocking baby program is Sunnyside Medical Center. There are many other programs through the local school districts that support new moms in school and have a need for this kind of opportunity. Please contact your local school district for additional information.

  • Job shadows in Kaiser NW region are integral to our mission. Whether the shadow be in a clinic, our hospitals, or another Kaiser NW facility, we seek to provide the best opportunity and process for shadows. Shadows are managed by each clinic or, for hospitals, by each unit. Please contact the units or clinics for additional information.

  • Most volunteer opportunities at Kaiser require a consistent weekly commitment, or a regular commitment for Hospice Volunteers. This is due to the amount of training and the needs of the areas where volunteers serve.