The Auxiliary has served the community and the hospital since 1951, and has donated over $250,000 to date. The Auxiliary operates the hospital gift shop, which provides necessary items for hospital stays as well as gifts, including hand made items produced by Auxiliary members. Money raised is used in several ways, including purchase of patient care equipment and medical education scholarships for both students and adults.

Auxiliary Volunteers also assist in many areas of the hospital. Auxiliary members receive a comprehensive orientation/training period in specific areas of interest, including:

• Admitting/Information Desk
• Education Department
• Emergency Services
• Gift Shop
• Laboratory
• Medical Records
• Medical/Surgical Unit

• Patient Care areas
• Physical Therapy Department
• Respiratory Therapy
• Surgical Services
• Thrift Shop
• Workshop - making items for sale in Gift Shop & Bazaar
• There are currently over 100 Auxiliary volunteers

If you are interested in becoming an Auxiliary Volunteer, you may pick up a Volunteer Application Form at the hospital information desk or from any Auxiliary member. If you would like an application mailed to you, please contact:

Isabel Fortado, Membership Chairperson
Mark Twain St. Joseph's Hospital Auxiliary
768 Mountain Ranch Road
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209)754-3521