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Department:

Volunteer & Guest Services

Summer Internship 2026 – Volunteer Services

Application Deadline: May 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM

Program Dates: June 22, 2026 – September 4, 2026

Program Timeline

• Application Window: April 10, 2026 – May 8, 2026

• Interview Period: May 11, 2026 – May 21, 2026

• Final Selection: May 29 - May 31, 2026

• Start Date: June 22, 2026

• Tentative End Date: September 4, 2026 - depending on the Fall academic schedule.

Position Overview

Launch your career with a paid summer internship at Salinas Valley Health, an award-winning 263-bed acute care hospital serving Monterey County.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist with configuration and optimization of the VSys volunteer data management system
• Upload orientation and re-orientation materials into VSys for automated distribution, tracking, and completion
• Set up and support text messaging capabilities for volunteer communications, including urgent notifications for NODA volunteers
• Configure automated email responses for appointment reminders and training sessions
• Develop and implement standardized communication templates within VSys to ensure consistent documentation in volunteer records
• Support automation of schedule notifications to replace manual email and scanning processes
• Create a procedural guide for staff on maintaining and utilizing system features
• Explore additional VSys functionalities to improve efficiency and streamline volunteer services operations

Program Eligibility

• Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate degree program

• Preference given to Junior and Senior-level students

• Must be available to participate in at least 8 weeks of the 10-week program

• Interns will be matched with projects based on their academic field of study

Work Schedule

• Up to 30 hours per week

• Internship duration: 8–10 consecutive weeks

• Schedule: Monday – Friday, based on organizational needs

Application Requirements

To be considered, applicants must complete all of the following:

• Submit a cover letter (1 page) that includes:

  • A brief introduction of yourself

  • Your interest in working at Salinas Valley Health

  • Your preferred department and why it interests you

• Upload Resume

• Complete the online Application

  • Incomplete applications will not be considered

Location: Salinas, CA

Pay Range: The hourly rate for this position is $22.00. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position. 

Job Specifications:

● Union: Non-Affiliated

● Work Shift: Day Shift

● FTE: 1.0

● Scheduled Hours: 40

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!