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We are pleased that you are interested in volunteering at Shands
at the University of Florida. There are four different volunteer
programs:
Volunteers
- Complete the online orientation.
- Complete Volunteer Application (.pdf).
- Schedule an interview - call Volunteer Services: 352.265.0360.
- College volunteers are interviewed and placed at the beginning of each school semester.
- Adult volunteers are interviewed throughout the year.
- All interviews are held at the Volunteer Services office, located on the first floor of Shands at UF, room 1223, across from the food court.
- Please bring the application, confirmation e-mail, medical records and TB form to your scheduled interview.
- 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 and rubella (German measles).
- Varicella (Chicken Pox) – verification of having Chicken Pox can be noted on Tuberculosis (TB) Surveillance form OR documentation of two (2) varicella vaccinations.
- Hepatitis B vaccine series – required for those interested in volunteering in the ER or OR.
- Obtain Tuberculosis (TB) Surveillance Form from Volunteer Services, prior to scheduled interview. Take the form to Occupational Health (Room 1004) between the hours of 7:30 - 3:30, Monday - Friday.
- Additional information about being a volunteer for Shands at UF.
 All downloadable forms are in the Adobe Reader format.
VolunTEEN
Please visit the Summer VolunTEEN Program page.
Pet Visitation
If you would like to volunteer to participate in the
Pet Visitation program, please complete the following steps:
- Complete the steps listed under Volunteers
- Complete the
Pet Visitation volunteer application (.pdf).
- Obedience: Obtain verification that you and your pet have completed
an obedience course or are a member of an organization. If you do not have proof or if
you and your dog have not attended a course or joined an organization, then you
can obtain verification of your dog’s good temperament
from your veterinarian, located on the pet application.
- Animal health certificate: Have your veterinarian complete
the health certificate located on the pet application.
- Call 352.265.0360. Please bring your completed volunteer application,
a copy of your medical records, animal obedience certificate, and animal health
certificate to your interview at the Volunteer Services Department.
The Volunteer Services Department is located on the first floor of Shands at UF,
across from the Food Court, in Room 1223.
- Additional
information about being a Pet Visitation volunteer.
Shands at UF Hospital Auxiliary
The Shands at UF
Hospital Auxiliary is a service organization for adults
that provides assistance to staff and comfort to patients.
The Auxiliary also implements fundraising programs. Volunteers
interested in joining the Auxiliary must meet the general
requirements in addition to the requirements listed below:
- Time: Auxilians are expected to serve at least twice a month
in their assigned service.
- Auxiliary
meetings:
Auxilians are asked to attend all general meetings of
the auxiliary and individual service meetings when invited.
- Active member dues: Active members to the auxiliary are asked
to pay $5 a year in dues.
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