Uf Health Shands Volunteer Services Department Adult Application Form printable pdf download

UF Health Shands Volunteer Services Department

Adult Application

Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 8:00pm; Phone: (352) 265-0360

Volunteer Services is located Ground floor of Shands Hospital, room 153 (use atrium elevators)

Volunteer Applicants

Welcome to UF Health Volunteer Services Department. We are excited to have you join our team of volunteers. We

are pleased that you are willing to make a commitment to the hospital and patients.

College

Placement is available at the beginning of each semester.

Individuals interested in ongoing opportunities and willing to serve for at least 6 months.

Adult

Placement interview upon request and based on availability.

Auxiliary

Service organization for senior adults. Auxiliary requires membership.

Instructions for all Volunteers

Placement interviews are scheduled based on availability. For college students, placement interviews are held during

the first three weeks of the semester. Adult volunteers are placed throughout the year.

Please complete application process in the following order:

1. Visit

and read the Orientation Materials.

2. Take the on-line orientation quiz, and print results page. Bring copy to placement appointment.

3. Complete the Volunteer Application and review the

Service Areas

on the website.

4. Schedule an appointment with Volunteer Services at (352) 265-0360.

5. Bring copies of immunization records (from doctor’s office, health department or student health) to Volunteer

Services to get a TB Surveillance and Service Record form. You must have your service record cleared by

Occupational Services prior to your appointment with Volunteer Services.

6. Bring forms listed on checklist (2

page) to placement appointment.

Immunization Records

Obtain a copy of your records from student health or family physician verifying the following:

1. Measles/Mumps/Rubella – Documentation of two (2) measles/mumps/rubella vaccinations OR serological

(laboratory testing) proof of immunity to measles and rubella (German measles).

2. Varicella (Chicken Pox) – verification of having Chicken Pox can be noted on Tuberculosis (TB) Surveillance form

OR documentation of two (2) varicella vaccinations.

3. Hepatitis B vaccine series – required for Dental, Emergency Department, and Operating Room assignments.

Tuberculosis (TB) Surveillance Form

Every volunteer must be cleared by Shands Occupational Health

BEFORE

their appointment.

1. First, pick up the TB Surveillance form from Volunteer Services Office (ground floor, room 153).

This is a screening form; therefore a test may not be required.

2. Secondly, go the Shands Occupational Health office with forms and immunization records.

3. Occupational Health is located on the 1

Floor of Shands (Room 1004): OPEN from 7:30am – 3:30pm

Additional Information

Uniform

Shands Volunteer blue polo, khaki pants, close shoes, and Shands name badge.

College volunteers: once a week for at least one complete semester (3 months).

Commitment

Adult and Auxiliary: should be willing to commit to at least 6 months.

Parking is controlled by UF. Volunteer Services is not able to reimburse for parking. Adult

Parking

and Auxiliary volunteers may inquire about parking compensation.

All placement appointments are held in the Volunteer Office, ground floor, room 153

Placement Interview

For college students: this is a group setting and casual attire is appropriate.

Uf Health Shands Volunteer Services Department Adult Application Form

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