Uf Health Shands Hospital

Volunteer details

Volunteer Services places volunteers throughout many UF Health facilities in the Florida, including UF Health Shands Hospital, UF Health Shands Cancer Hospital, UF Health Shands Medical Plaza & Davis Cancer Pavilion, and many other UF Health departments and practices. Volunteer Services at UF Health contributes to the support of patient services by providing volunteers who assist patients, visitors and staff within UF Health Shands Hospital and associated facilities through the Volunteers, VolunTeen, Pet Visitation and UF Health Shands Auxiliary programs. The key emphasis of the volunteer program is to enhance customer service and to be a "helping hand" resource. Volunteers give thousands of hours each year to UF Health to enhance the care of our patients and their families. They provide support throughout the hospital, including staffing the information desk, delivering mail and flowers, operating the gift shop and escorting patients. For more information about volunteer opportunities at this hospital, visit the Uf Health Shands Hospital volunteer website.

Volunteer programs

Volunteers, VolunTeen, Pet Visitation, UF Health Shands Auxiliary programs

Application process

Step one: Complete the Adult Volunteer Application. (non-degree seeking adult); Step two: Complete the required online orientation; Step three: Complete the Security & Confidentiality Form; Step four: Read and Sign the Code of Conduct. Read the Volunteer Handbook; Step five: Obtain copies of medical records verifying the following: Measles/Mumps/Rubella: Documentation of two (2) measles/mumps/rubella vaccinations or serological (laboratory testing) proof of immunity to measles (rubeola) and rubella (German measles); Varicella (Chicken Pox): Verification of having Chicken Pox through medical documentation of the disease, documentation of two varicella vaccinations or serological (laboratory testing) proof of immunity; Complete Hepatitis B vaccine series (3 vaccinations): Required for those interested in volunteering in the Emergency Room. Step six: Please contact the Volunteer Services office at 352-265-0360 for a volunteer interview; Step seven: Obtain Occupational Health Clearance