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Volunteering and Events

Volunteers are a special part of the UCSF Health team. The types of volunteer assignments we have involve socializing and interacting with adult and pediatric patients, families, and staff in our hospitals and outpatient clinic settings.

Peer Volunteers

Are you a patient or caregiver looking to connect with others in your community? Join our peer support programs as a trained volunteer:

Other Volunteers

Join UCSF Volunteer Services and find a volunteer opportunity here.

 

Upcoming Events

Join the Brain Tumor Center in celebrating our community while fostering a cause you believe in. These events play an essential role in raising awareness and funding for brain tumor research and other support programs. Join our team or create your own: 

 

Northern California BT5K

Lakeside Park, Lake Merritt
666 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
Saturday, August 29, 2026

 

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San Francisco Bay Open Water Swim

Little Marina Green
3650 Yacht Rd, San Francisco, CA 94123
Saturday, September 12, 2026

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11th Annual Head for the Cure 5K - San Francisco

Crissy Field - East Beach
1199 E Beach, San Francisco, CA 94129
Saturday, October 17, 2026

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