Make a Difference - Volunteer Today
For almost 60 years the Torrance Memorial Medical Center Volunteer Auxiliary has played an integral role in providing compassionate services to patients and visitors. With the opportunity to work throughout the medical center as a volunteer, you will help with big and small requests alike. You may comfort patients recovering from surgery, provide information to visitors or play the piano to cheer up patients and visitors.
You will be part of a team that is committed to helping others and enjoy a stimulating environment while volunteering at Torrance Memorial. Volunteers interact with healthcare professionals, administrative staff and include more than 800 dedicated people who give of themselves to make Torrance Memorial a leader in providing healthcare to our community.
The Volunteer Experience - Adults
Volunteers are encouraged to participate in areas where their talents are needed and where their interests can be expanded. A volunteer may choose assignments that offer a great deal of contact with patients or no contact at all. With our wide array of assignments and schedules we are able to accommodate those who work full- or part-time or who have other commitments. Adult Volunteers are asked to give a minimum one-year commitment to a regular weekly schedule and join the volunteer Auxiliary. Orientations for new adult volunteers are offered four times during the year.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers may work closely patients, families and visitors during their stay at Torrance Memorial or may choose a position that does not interact with the public. Areas of service include volunteering in patient care areas, welcoming patients and visitors, providing information, assisting in waiting areas, volunteering in the Auxiliary gift shop, assisting staff, discharging patients and running errands for patients and staff.
Unique opportunities include:
- Working with the Pet Visitation Program
- Participating in the Clown Program
- Taking new baby pictures
- Completing sewing projects
- Providing special event assistance.
Please click here for an
information sheet describing the adult volunteer program as well as the process and requirements for joining.
The Benefits of Volunteering
Enjoy the added benefits of volunteering when you join Torrance Memorial's team. In addition to experiencing the satisfaction of helping your community by volunteering you will meet new people and make new friends, develop new skills, become part of a team, offer comfort and support to patients and their loved ones, enjoy new experiences, enrich your life, be active and teach others. You'll enjoy cafeteria and pharmacy discounts, free parking, a uniform jacket, entertainment discounts and the opportunity to attend Auxiliary general meetings and an annual Recognition/Awards Luncheon.
High School Student Volunteer Program
High School students age 14 or older and at least in their Freshman year of high school may volunteer at Torrance Memorial. Being a student volunteer provides the opportunity to gain valuable experience in the healthcare field while often receiving community service credit with the student's school. Qualifications and requirements are similar to the adult volunteer program. Due to high demand for student volunteering our program is currently at capacity and our wait list is full. Please check our website in the Fall of 2010 for an update on the status of our program for 2011.
Contact Us
For information about adult and college volunteering at Torrance Memorial, contact the Volunteer Department at 310-517-4752 or send an email to adultvolunteerprogram@tmmc.com after reviewing the attached information sheet. Please provide a contact phone number.
For High School Student Volunteer information, contact the Volunteer Department at 310-517-4752 or send an email to
highschoolstudentprogram@tmmc.com.
Torrance Memorial Medical Center Auxiliary
Adult volunteers are members of the Torrance Memorial Medical Center Auxiliary. The Auxiliary Board of Directors for 2010 are:
| President |
Irwin Brand
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| President-Elect |
Gail Long
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| Vice-President (Hospital Services) |
Judy Sipes
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| Vice-President (Membership) |
Susan Lohn
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| Secretary |
Judy Shoemaker
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| Treasurer |
Bob Grotz
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| Gift Shop Co-Chair |
Elaine Potampa & Arlene Zingery |
| Special Events Co-Chair |
Michele Stratton
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| Public Relations |
Kerry Eyre |
| Program Chair |
Schola Tsai
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| Parliamentarian |
Vera Little
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| Legislative Issues Chair |
Spirit White
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| Historian |
Elena Bruns
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| Director, Volunteer Services (ex officio) |
Mary Matson |
The Luminaries
The Luminaries began in 1990, with a small group of women from the Palos Verdes Peninsula wanting to support Torrance Memorial Medical Center with their time and to raise money to benefit the hospital. In addition to the Luminaries membership, a high school volunteer program is offered. This teen group, the Novas, provides valuable experience and volunteer hours to the hospital.
Luminaries support the Woman to Woman Image Enhancement Center located in the West Tower, first floor. Women who are experiencing hair loss due to cancer treatments or other medical illnesses may receive a private image consultation and receive free products through this program. This program helps builds confidence and self-esteem as a woman is recovering from illness.
To attend a membership information meeting and learn more about the Luminaries, call 310-517-4752. Membership is open to Palos Verdes and Torrance residents.