How do I get started with Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Utah Health Volunteer Services?
What is the time commitment?
What is the age requirement?
What shifts are available?
What are the requirements to volunteer with Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Utah Health?
Can I use my medical training to treat patients as a volunteer?
Do you offer opportunities for court-ordered service?
Are public transportation passes available for volunteers?
Q: How do I get started with Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Utah Health Volunteer Services?
To get started with U of U Health Volunteer Services, start by exploring the various programs and their requirements on the previous page. If you find a program that aligns with your interests and skills, keep an eye out for the application link on the Volunteer page, and apply when it's open.
Q: What is the time commitment?
Because of the cost of onboarding a new volunteer, we ask each volunteer to serve a minimum of 100 hours (shifts vary by program and job duty). Generally volunteers come in for one 4-hour shift per week until they reach 100 hours.
Q: What is the age requirement?
Volunteers must be 18 or older for our regular volunteer opportunities.
Q: What shifts are available?
Shift schedules depend on the area you would like to volunteer. U of U Health is a 365 day a year, 7 day a week, 24 hour a day facility. We will do our best to help you find something to fit your needs and/or interests.
Q: What are the requirements to volunteer with Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Utah Health?
To ensure our patients’ and our volunteers’ safety, we require the following to be completed before you volunteer: volunteer application, background check, immunizations, and TB testing. For all requirements please refer to the Volunteer page.
Q: Can I use my medical training to treat patients as a volunteer?
No. Volunteers are not allowed to provide any clinical care to patients.
Q: Do you offer opportunities for court-ordered service?
No. We do not provide opportunities for court-ordered service.
Q: Are public transportation passes available for volunteers?
We do not provide transportation passes at this time.