Uf Health Jacksonville Volunteer

Volunteering at an academic medical center allows you to interact with visitors, patients and staff associated with one of the Southeast’s premier health care systems.

UF Health Jacksonville

Functions as an ambassador of the organization by greeting and assisting patients, visitors, and staff in a friendly and courteous manner. The volunteer will escort customers or provide specific directions, information, and assistance to various locations on the Shands Jacksonville campus in a proactive and courteous manner. This volunteer position is designed to greatly enhance patient satisfaction and guest relations by presenting an image of the care and dedication of Shands Jacksonville to the public.

Gift Shop Snack Cart Volunteer

The Gift Shop Snack Cart Volunteer provides a valuable service to our staff, visitors and families of patients by being an extension of the gift shop. Snack cart volunteers should always be courteous and friendly to and enjoy interacting with people. The cart is lightweight and easy to manage.

General Office Volunteer

To provide support to the office staff of the department(s). This includes support to any staff of the specific department, unit program, and to any patients, families, residents, or visitors who may contact that department either in person or on the telephone. The tasks are typically general office, clerical, and receptionist duties.

Visitation Volunteer

Functions as an ambassador of goodwill visiting and interacting with patients, families, and staff. Lift the spirit and reduce the emotional suffering of those who are ill and alone.

Partners in Care Volunteer

Assist nursing staff by providing general support to patients and families. Perform various helpful tasks, promotion of self esteem and other comfort measures for patients. Does not provide direct clinical care.

Organization Information

Mission Statement

The Mission of UF Health Jacksonville is to heal, comfort and to educate. We dedicate our work to improving life through innovations in health care. Our commitment is to provide constant attention to the needs of our patients, community and each other.

Description

Shands Healthcare and the University of Florida joined forces in 1999 to form UF Health Jacksonville – a place where exemplary medical care is complemented by outstanding service. Our not-for-profit medical center is licensed for 760-beds. With all the benefits of an academic medical center, including more than 750 University of Florida and community physicians, Shands Jacksonville offers advanced medical treatment and the latest in research in a warm, caring environment. With our main campus and neighborhood care centers, you will find the care you need in a location close to home or work. Volunteer opportunities are available in fifty departments on various shifts.

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Volunteering

Volunteering at an academic medical center allows you to interact with visitors, patients and staff associated with one of the Southeast’s premier health care systems.

Volunteering Menu

Which volunteer program should I apply for?

UF Health Shands Hospital has four different volunteer programs, each with its own application process.

Degree seeking

For people 18+ years old who are or will be enrolled in college, technical school or a post-graduate program or who are taking a gap year

Auxiliary and Shriners

For people who are finished with their formal education

Pet therapy

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Applications and acceptance

• Volunteers are not accepted for court-ordered or community service hours.
• Volunteers must meet certain requirements.

Applications for the following are accepted year-round:

Commitment

• Degree-seeking volunteers are asked to commit to one full semester for a three-hour shift once a week.
• Auxiliary (non-degree seeking) volunteers are asked for a six-month commitment for a three-hour shift once a week.

Opportunity Directory

The Opportunity Directory is a list of all volunteer opportunities broken up by specialty and availability.

Contact Volunteer Services

Gainesville

Please call (352) 265-0360. Our office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Jacksonville

Please call (904) 244-4271 or visit ufhealthjax.org/volunteer.

Volunteer Information Center (VIC)

Volunteers use the Volunteer Information Center (VIC) to report absences, print volunteer hours and schedule appointments. Use the link to access. Enter your email address and your VIC password, and then click the “Go” button.

Special event application

If you are interested in providing a special event for patients at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital, please review the Special Events requirements. If you are interested in providing a special event for adult patients, you must first fill out our Adult Special Event Application.