Kaiser Permanente Northwest
Clinic Volunteer Program
Volunteers are valued members of our team and are a crucial touch-point in creating compassionate and personalized experiences for all visitors in our Clinics.
KPNW clinics are outpatient medical settings where community members are arriving for multiple health care needs: a doctor’s visit, a same-day procedure, pharmacy pick-up, or a stop at the eye care center for an all-in-one experience. Volunteering within a clinic is a unique look into the Kaiser Permanente healthcare model and a way for you to give back directly to the community closest to you.
Clinic volunteer roles are available in select Primary Care, Specialty Care, Urgent Care, and Dental areas. Each service placement works closely with staff to foster positive healthcare experiences for our patients. Shifts are available Monday-Friday and some weekend days, depending on the site and volunteer role.
Opportunities in Oregon: Portland, Gresham, Clackamas, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Salem.
Oportunities in Washington: Vancouver and Longview-Kelso.
Why Volunteer?
Help others and give back
Meet new people
Learn new skills
Gain experience
Gain academic credit
Annual complimentary flu vaccine
Discover new interests
Volunteer Areas
Member Care
Lobby Greeting
Wheelchair and Escorting
Socializing
Disinfecting
Primary Care
Art Cart
Urgent Care Support
Comfort Rounding
Dental Offices
Specialty Care
Wig Boutique
Radiology
Oncology
Cast Room
Other
Piano Volunteer
Pet Therapy
Peer Mentor - Oncology
Types of Volunteers
Adults
High School/College
FAQ's
As a Clinic Volunteer, may I switch between locations through my volunteer time? All volunteers are expected to fulfill the minimum requirement within the clinic they are assigned. If you have a mitigating circumstance that requires a switch from one clinic location to another, please contact the Clinic Volunteer Program Manager.
If you have completed your minimum time requirement at one clinic and wish to switch to another location at that time, please contact the Clinic Volunteer Program Manager to see if there are openings in other locations.
As a KPNW volunteer, may I switch role from Clinic to the Hospital? Switching from a Clinic to a Hospital volunteer role must be a specific and permanent switch, as there are different requirements for participation within each program. If you are a Clinic volunteer and would like to switch to a Hospital, please contact the Clinic Volunteer Program Manager to learn more.
What Volunteers Are Saying
“I have learned that we all have the power to make our community feel more secured and protected, so let’s take advantage of that. Let’s contribute to a greater and brighter future!”
“My shifts at Orchards have been great! I have been able to observe a lot about the nursing career which has been extremely helpful for me.”
“I have met so many nice people. This is really lots of fun!”
More Information
While our team is made up of many volunteers, it is managed by our managers who are committed to bringing excellence to member care experience at Kaiser Permanente Clinics and Medical Offices.
Our team is available to answer and questions you may have about the Clinic Volunteer Program and the volunteer application process.
Summer Students
KPNW Clinic Volunteer Program
The 2025 Summer Student program will run June 16th, 2025 - August 24th, 2025; high school and college students must commit to a set shift 2x/week during this summer session. Shifts are between 2-4 hours.
Locations Available for Summer
Interstate Medical Campus in North Portland (Apply to Interstate Here)
Beaverton Medical/Dental Offices in Beaverton (Apply to Beaverton Here)
Sunset Medical Offices in Hillsboro (Apply to Sunset Here)
Mt. Talbert Medical Offices in Clackamas (Apply to Mt. Talbert Here)
Cascade Park Medical Offices in Vancouver, WA (Apply to Cascade Park Here)
Program Minimum Requirements
Students must be 16 years of age or older when applying for this summer volunteer opportunity.
Students in high school and college are eligible to apply for this summer volunteer opportunity.
Must be able to meet all mandatory meetings, trainings, and weekly shifts in order to participate.
Must be able to volunteer twice a week for the duration of the summer session.
All students must complete a Health Screen for documentation of vaccines and negative TB blood test; students age 18+ must complete a background check.
To be accepted to the program, students must attend one virtual group interview session on one of the following dates/times:
April 18th, 2025: 3:30pm - 4:15pm
April 21st, 2025: 3:30pm - 4:15pm
April 25th, 2025: 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Once accepted into the program, all students must complete a background and/or health screening, and online education modules before May 30th. These steps take multiple weeks, and we advise students start the process immediately after their interview is complete. Students who turn 18 while volunteering will be asked to complete a background check.
Students must attend one virtual new volunteer orientation on one of the following dates/times:
June 2nd, 2025: 3:30pm - 4:30pm
June 6th, 2025: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
June 9th, 2025: 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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