All Community volunteers must be at least 16 years of age and able to fulfill the 4 hours a week/100 hours a year requirement. Before applying, please be sure to check out our full list of requirements.

See below for our current volunteer opportunities.

Autism Resource Center/Pediatric Specialty Sensory Room

Location: Community Regional Medical Center

How you can help: Be an advocate to families, caregivers and patients with neurological challenges through support, education and access to information and services that help nurture self-determination and independence.

Sensory stimulation is especially helpful for people with autism, learning disabilities, developmental disabilities, or sensory processing impairments, but they also provide a safe and relaxed environment for people of all ages and abilities.

Requirements: Prospective volunteers must meet minimum requirements to be considered for this program:

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Dedicate a minimum of one, four-hour work shift on the same day and time each week.
• Complete volunteer orientation requirements per policy.
• Send self or public referrals to Central Valley Resource Center.
• Complete orientation checklist for Resource Center. 
• Understand developmental differences and the systems of support in our region (school, resource centers, programs, therapies, support groups, etc.). Assist families with navigation for these services both in person and via telephone.
• Maintain daily operations of Resource Center.

If you're interested in volunteering, please send an application email to volunteerservices@communitymedical.org.