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BECOME A PART OF OUR TEAM

Listed below are just some of the opportunities available for our volunteers. Most are available Monday through Sunday between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m., depending on the needs of the Health System. Adult volunteers are asked to commit to 100 hours a year, at a minimum of 4 hours a day, once a week. Click on the titles to learn more details and see the service description for each opportunity.

Floater
The needs of the hospital vary from day to day. These volunteers are on standby and can be sent to one particular department or several different departments each visit. This person may find themselves in an office setting or on a patient floor. Duties performed usually include, but are not limited to, filing, answering the phones, making copies and creating packets or special projects.

Foster Grandparent Program
These individuals are 55 years and older. They assist the nursing staff in caring for the babies. This position requires a special person who can provide comfort and gentleness.

Patient Floors
Assist nursing staff with clerical tasks; filing, assembling packets, delivering food trays and running errands.

Patient Relations
Conduct patient satisfaction and telephone surveys.

Pediatrics
Assist nursing staff with patients in the playroom.

Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
These individuals are 60 years and older. They use their knowledge from their respective career fields to assist with special assignments, logistics, and much more.

Spiritual Care
The role of this volunteer is to offer comfort and consolation to patients and their families.

Virtual Volunteers/Specialty Groups
Participate in activities such as scrapbooking, quilting and sewing projects, and neighborhood magazine drives to benefit patients.

Volunteer Ambassadors
Provide assistance with way-finding and answering questions at the information desk. This person must possess exceptional people skills and because you will be one of the first people customers will encounter, you must be willing to present yourself as "the face" of University Health System.

Therapy Animals
Therapy animals and their owners visit the Pediatrics patients, promoting health and healing through the human-animal bond.

Leadership
Volunteers that have been a part of our team for a year or longer, have the opportunity to serve on the Volunteer Board. Meet the Board

Creating Opportunities
The Volunteer Services department creates opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds. Our volunteer positions allow you and your friends to:

-Explore new career fields
-Network socially and professionally
-Practice important job skills in real administrative settings
-Participate in special projects such as committee work and special projects
-Improve the health and well being of the people of Bexar County, South Texas and beyond

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