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.