College Volunteer Program Details

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The mission of University Health System is to promote the good health of the community by providing the highest quality of care to both inpatients and outpatients, by teaching the next generation of health professionals and by supporting research, thereby advancing medical knowledge and improving the delivery of patient care.

College Volunteer Requirements

College volunteers are asked to commit to 50 hours per semester, at a minimum of 4 hours a day, once a week.

1. Submit an application.
2. Submit a current driver's license/passport.
3. Pass a criminal background check.
4. Submit proof of school attendance.
5. Schedule a mandatory interview with the volunteer coordinator.
6. Complete and pass a health screening, urine drug test and TB test, initially and annually.
7. Receive an annual flu shot.
8. Complete orientation.
9. Submit proof of vehicle registration and current insurance.
10. Purchase a volunteer shirt, apron, or vest.
11. Complete training.

Dress Code:
Uniforms are extremely important. They are recognizable and represent the professionalism expected of our volunteers. It is mandatory you wear your picture ID badge, mid-chest or higher, at all times.

Blue Polo Shirt: The cost is $11.34-$12.85, depending on size. These shirts should be worn with tan or khaki pants, closed toed shoes and socks up to the ankles or longer. No hide-away socks please.

Blue Apron: The cost is $13.65-$13.95, depending on size. These aprons should be worn with a clean and ironed white shirt with sleeves, tan or khaki pants, closed toed shoes and socks up to the ankles or longer. No hide-away socks please.

Blue Vest: The cost is $14.75-$16.25, depending on size. These smocks should be worn with a clean and ironed white shirt with sleeves, tan or khaki pants, closed toed shoes and socks up to the ankles or longer. No hide-away socks please.

Volunteer Benefits:

• Up to $12 a week towards the University Health System Meal Card Program
• 25% Cafeteria discount
• Free annual health screening and flu shot
• Free preferential parking
• Discount VIA monthly pass
• Free ongoing training and hospital sponsored classes