High School Service-Learning Experience

Junior volunteersHigh School Service-Learning Experience

To participate in our High School Service-Learning Experience, students must be sophomores, juniors or seniors in high school. A typical volunteer commitment is a two and a half-hour shift, twice a month, for one year. Volunteer schedules will vary based on the areas chosen to pursue.

Interesting, flexible volunteer work

The high school service-learning program offers rewarding ways to give back to others and build skills. Different scheduling options make it easy for you to balance school and other activities. During your time in the high school service-learning program you may volunteer in the following areas:

Nutrition Services

Nutrition Services volunteers help collect menus from patients' rooms.

Patient companions

Volunteer to visit patients at Community Hospital who may have limited or no visitors. In their rooms, you'll offer companionship by playing games, offering art activities, or having a conversation.

Visitor Services

After receiving training, reception desk volunteers:

  • Greet visitors and answer questions
  • Help with patient transportation
  • Provide directions to rooms and departments
  • Accept and deliver flowers
  • Perform other duties

Gift Shop on the Go

Volunteers visit the nursing stations throughout Community Hospital to sell select items from our Comforts Gift Shop Cart.

Student scholarships

In thanks for your service, high school service-learning volunteers can qualify for scholarships. If you’re a local high school senior who is graduating at the end of this academic year and you hold at least 100 volunteer hours for the Montage Health Foundation Auxiliary, contact us at (831) 625-4555 to learn more. We’ll provide additional information about eligibility requirements and send you an application.

Scholarships are also available to local college students who plan to work in healthcare.

Volunteer your time

Apply online to become a volunteer. Applications are due March 15, 2025. Applicants must be incoming sophomores, juniors, or seniors in high school during the 2025-26 school year. For more information, contact the Volunteer Services office at (831) 625-4555.

Apply online

Upcoming Classes & Events

  • Mar
    7
    Friday
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Grandparents, great aunts and uncles, and other important elders who have children and teens in their lives are invited to this free workshop that explores the important roles older relatives play in the lives of youth.
  • Mar
    8
    Saturday
    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    Join Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula's Family Birth Center for this free breastfeeding education class for expecting parents. This hands-on learning experience is led by an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant and Family Birth Center registered nurse.
  • Mar
    8
    Saturday
    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    Discover the latest advancements in sports medicine with a lecture from Montage Medical Group sports medicine specialist Dr. Marja-Liisa Magnuson and learn important tips about physical therapy and injury prevention.
  • Mar
    11
    Tuesday
    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    Join this in-person workshop on planning for and talking about what you want when it comes to serious illness and end-of-life care. Taking these steps now will reduce stress later and allow your choices to be honored.