Job Shadowing

Puget Sound region

• Job Shadow applications are only available to active MultiCare Volunteers.
  • The volunteer must complete 60-hours of volunteer service prior to requesting a Job Shadow.
  • Job Shadows must be pre-arranged by the volunteer.
• Active volunteers who have identified a staff member willing to mentor their job shadow can email our job shadow coordinator, Harleen Kaur to begin the process.
• Volunteer Services helps process but does not coordinate or schedule pre-arranged job shadows for active volunteers.
• Volunteers may not shadow a family member.
• Job shadows are observation only and limited to 12-hours. No clinical or hands on patient interaction.
• Read our Frequently asked questions.
  • Another option to experience Job Shadow career exploratory options, is to volunteer at MHS facility.
  • For those interested in exploratory shadow opportunities, we encourage you to apply to our Summer M.A.S.H Camp program, available to 14-19 years old.

Inland Northwest region

• Job Shadow approval is dependent on complete job shadow documents, department staff availability and management approval.
• Please email Jennifer Tucker, director of volunteer services, to gain access to the Inland Northwest Job Shadow program application.
• Participant may not shadow a family member.
• Participant must be at least 16 years old.
• Job shadows are observation only. No clinical hours or direct patient care.
• Read our frequently asked questions.

Yakima Valley Memorial

• Volunteer Services processes pre-arranged job shadowing opportunities. Participants already have a staff member who has agreed to mentor their shadow.
• Volunteer Services helps process but does not coordinate or schedule pre-arranged job shadows.
• Participant may not shadow a family member.
• Participant must be at least 16 years old.
• Job shadows are observation only. No clinical hours or patient interaction.
• Job Shadows are currently on hold at Yakima Valley Memorial, complete this form to be added to the waitlist.