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SALINAS, Calif. - October 6, 2009 - Volunteer opportunities are available at Natividad Medical Center for those in the community who would like to help the hospital meet the needs of patients.

Hundreds of dedicated volunteers help the 172-bed acute care medical center in numerous ways such as operating the gift shop, assisting visitors around the hospital campus, offering companionship to pediatric and elderly patients and providing clerical services.

Those wishing to volunteer will be given an assignment according to their interests and skills. Some of the opportunities available include helping patients in the emergency room, greeting visitors and new patients at the welcome desk, visiting with patients, clerical duties and assisting with special events.

Volunteers may also help from home by creating special holiday items and other articles for patients. A current volunteer regularly knits baby booties for all the newborns at the hospital.

For more information or to request a volunteer application please contact the Natividad Medical Center Volunteer Auxiliary at 831-755-4215.

### About Natividad Medical Center
Natividad Medical Center is a 172-bed acute care medical center owned and operated by Monterey County, and has been providing healthcare for more than 120 years. A public community hospital, Natividad Medical Center emphasizes the care of women, children and families and offers comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, diagnostic and specialty care. Natividad is the only teaching hospital on the Central Coast, through its affiliation with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). With a medical staff of more than 235 physicians, Natividad's mission is to continually improve the health status of the people of Monterey County through access to affordable, high-quality healthcare services. Natividad is based in Salinas, California. For more information, please call 831-755-4111 or visit www.natividad.com.