In 2024, CAHHS will host 90-minute monthly virtual networking sessions for California hospital members. Held the second Thursday of the month, these Zoom sessions will provide an opportunity to connect and network with professionals, peers, and other volunteer leaders. Discuss your current challenges, topics of interest, and share resources.
New and seasoned volunteers and paid leaders managing volunteer programs are encouraged to participate.
Thanks to the members who participated in the January 11 virtual networking session. It was a lively discussion; topics included:
- Volunteer Service Awards
- Volunteer Badges
- Hospital Masking Status
- Recruitment Challenges
- Volunteer Service Descriptions
- Staff Engagement
As a result of this session, CAHHS established a SharePoint resource library for hospital volunteer leaders to share contact information, volunteer service descriptions, policies, procedures, vendor resources, social media websites, and any other key volunteer-related content. Members interested in utilizing SharePoint must agree to the notice of access/use at time of registration.
Thank you to the more than 45 California hospital volunteer leaders who participated in the Feb. 8 networking session. During the session members discussed various recruitment strategies, current vaccination requirements, training resources for chaplains, use of virtual volunteers, and much more. Also revealed was the updated networking sessions name – Mid-Day Meet-Up, A Virtual Gathering for Volunteer Leaders, and an overview of the SharePoint resource library. Members who requested access to SharePoint will receive a separate email with site link.
Thank you to those who participated in the March 11 Mid-Day Meet-Up.
Participants shared their plans to honor volunteers during National Volunteer Week. There were any creative and practical options shared. A list of celebration plans provided by registered participants is available on the SharePoint Shared Resources Library.
Discussion also included Pet Therapy programs.
The April Mid-Day Meet-Up has been canceled. With National Volunteer Week upon us, April 21-27, we understand many members are taking this time to prepare for their volunteer celebratory events. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and hope you can join us for the May 9 Mid-Day Meet-Up.
May’s Mid-Day Meet-Up highlighted volunteer appreciation celebrations and open discussion ranging from creating SMART goals, junior volunteer programs, volunteer satisfactions surveys, recruitment and more.
The June Mid-Day Meet-Up allowed members to connect and learn more about the various certifications available to volunteer leaders. For members seeking their Certified Administrator of Volunteer Services (CAVS), a virtual discussion group is being established for those interested in connecting and learning from fellow CAVS members. If you would like more info, email volunteers@calhospital.org.
During the July Mid-Day Meet-Up members discussed various topics, including retail staffing issues, fundraising opportunities, crucial conversation skills, recognition for outgoing junior volunteers and more.
The August & September Mid-Day Meet-Ups has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and hope you can join us for a future Mid-Day Meet-Up.
Registration is still available for the 2024 California Hospital Volunteer Leadership Conference — to be held in-person at the Sharp Prebys Innovation and Education Center in San Diego, Sept. 16-17. The two-day conference offers general and concurrent educational sessions — topics include volunteer management training, compliance, integrative therapy, strategic planning, pet therapy, and much more.
October’s Mid-Day Meet-Up highlighted volunteer management software program, Volgistics. The session reviewed the program tool, future updates, and member questions. Interested in being a Volgistics beta-group tester, email davidt@volgistics.com.
<a id="november"></a>Registration is open for the November 14 Mid-Day Meet-Up.
As we plan ahead for the 2025 educational calendar, understanding the topics that best fit member needs is valuable to the content CAHHS prepares. Join us for November’s Mid-Day Meet-Up to help guide future educational offerings.
CHA’s VP Legal Counsel will join us in 2025 (dates to be determined) to provide volunteer workforce legal and compliance best practices. Each of the four sessions will outline one to two member submitted case studies – summary, background information, approach, and results – followed by overview of risk factors and legal impact to the organization. Each session allows for Q&A and member open discussion. Interested in submitting a case study, complete the registration form below. Submissions will remain anonymous.
Registration closes Thursday, November 14 at 10 a.m. (PT).
Contact CAHHS Volunteer Services at (916) 552-7544 or email volunteers@calhospital.org with questions or additional assistance.
Registration for the following session dates will be sent via email and available online soon.
All sessions are 12 – 1:30 p.m. (PT)
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As a result of a previous session, CAHHS established a SharePoint Resource Library for hospital volunteer leaders to share contact information, volunteer service descriptions, policies, procedures, vendor resources, social media websites, and any other key volunteer-related content.
Access to the library is available to members who agree to the Notice of Access/Use when registering for a Mid-Day Meet-Up.
CAHHS Volunteer Services
1215 K Street, Suite 700
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 552-7544
volunteers@calhospital.org
Committee Co-Chairs
Manager Volunteer Services
Kaiser Permanente Orange County – Anaheim & Irvine Medical Centers
Volunteer
Dignity Health |
Mercy Hospitals – Bakersfield