Volunteering & Support

Rewarding. Fulfilling. Life-changing.

Supporting UC San Diego Health means serving your neighbors, learning more about health care and becoming part of the work taking place in our hospitals.

Volunteer

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We encourage you to become a volunteer at UC San Diego Health. Our volunteers play an integral role in assisting our staff in their patient care activities to support the San Diego community.

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Support our Family Houses

Family Houses provide a "home away from home" for those with loved ones in a hospital. There are many ways to help, from stocking our pantry to adopting a family.

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Donations for Hospital Patients

Our patients appreciate thoughtful donations to ease hospital stays. Magazines, crafts, phone chargers and other items are often welcome.

List of Current Needs

Join a Patient and Family Advisory Council

UC San Diego Health is committed to people-centered care.

We partner with patients, family and team members through Patient and Family Advisory Councils to improve the experience for everyone and enhance quality and safety outcomes.

Learn How to Participate

Body Donation

The Importance of Anatomical Bequests

Body donations play a critical role in helping medical students master the complex anatomy of the human body and providing researchers with essential tools to help patients of tomorrow.

UC San Diego School of Medicine Body Donation Program

Thank You for Your Support

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Be a part of the future of health

When you support UC San Diego Health with a financial gift, you join thousands of passionate individuals and institutions who empower us to transform the future of health — both in your community and beyond.

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