The 2025 California Hospital Volunteer Leadership Conference, in its 62nd year, will be held in-person at the Sharp Prebys Innovation and Education Center in San Diego, September 15-16, 2025.
The intended audience is volunteer leaders, volunteers, paid staff who manage volunteer programs, community partners, and inter-professional peers looking to expand their services with volunteer programs.
The conference program will be available exclusively online.
Sponsor opportunities are available. Email volunteers@calhospital.org.
Registration Rates
Member*
Before July 31, 2025
Aug. 1 – Sept. 15, 2025
Nonmember
Fee
$229
$259
$299
*To ensure your hospital is a member, view a list of California Hospital Association member hospitals.
Registration will be open soon.
Cancellation/Refund
A $75 non-refundable processing fee will be retained for each cancellation. Cancellations must be made in writing 14 or more days prior to the scheduled event and emailed to volunteers@calhospital.org. No refunds will be made after these dates. Substitutions are encouraged. In the unlikely event that the program is cancelled, refunds will be issued to paid registrants within 30 days.
Discount Registration Check Payment
Check payment registrations received by July 31 must submit payment before Aug. 15, 2025 to receive discount rate. If payment is submitted after Aug. 15, the rate will increase. If you have questions, please call (916) 552-7544.
Confirmation Policy
A confirmation email will be sent to all registrants. On-site registrations and any unpaid registrations may be subject to an additional 10% fee.
Special Accommodations
If you require special accommodations pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please call CAHHS at (916) 552-7544.
Certificate of Attendance
Certificate of Attendance are available to registrants who complete the online evaluation form following the conference.
Photography
CAHHS will photograph this event. If you prefer not to be photographed, please email CAHHS at volunteers@calhospital.org.
Sharp Prebys Innovation and Education Center
8695 Spectrum Center Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92123
Location Website
The Sharp Prebys Innovation and Education Center puts people and patients first. The Center promotes research, training, workforce development, innovation, education, and technology. Meeting space includes an auditorium, conference center and Board rooms and an on-site café.
Complimentary parking available for attendees.
Courtyard by Marriott | San Diego Central
8651 Spectrum Center Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 573-0700
Hotel Website
Courtyard by Marriott | San Diego Central single and double occupancy room reservations are available at a starting discounted rate of $179 per night, plus applicable taxes. To make room reservations by phone, call (888) 236-2427 and provide event name 2025 California Hospital Volunteer Leadership Conference or California Association of Hospitals and Health Systems (CAHHS) or visit the website for online reservations. Discount room reservations are available until Aug. 26, 2025.
Parking
Self-parking is available at a discounted rate of $10 per night.
Air Travel
San Diego International Airport (SAN) Terminal 1 (T1) is currently under construction and will impact airport arrival and departures. Phase 1A of SAN T1 is scheduled to open in September 2025. To better prepare for your travel needs, visit the SAN’s “What You Need to Know” section of their Construction Progress webpage.
Transportation
The Sharp Prebys Innovation and Education Center and Courtyard by Marriott are located eleven miles from SAN and approximately seven miles from the Amtrak Old Town Station.
Please submit your questions, comments, and/or suggestions for the conference. This includes desired topics or speaker recommendations. As the conference nears, you can submit question(s) for specific sessions. Submissions will be shared with speakers to assist in their session preparation.
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