Volunteer
Volunteer at University Hospital
Giving back to the community through volunteering can bring great joy and self-esteem.
If you have ever thought about volunteering, University of Missouri Hospitals and Clinics is a great place to start. There are many opportunities to choose from. You can volunteer in one of the many areas throughout the hospital -- during the day, in the evening or on the weekends -- whatever is most convenient for your schedule.
You will meet many different people and build valuable skills while gaining hospital experience.
We rely on volunteers to staff many of our programs and services so please don't just think about volunteering, take the first step and do it. We invite you to become a part of the University of Missouri Hospitals and Clinics volunteer team.
Who Volunteers?
Adult Volunteers
You may be able to work directly with patients and their families. You will have the opportunity to work independently, with others, with patients or doing clerical tasks.
Youth Volunteers
If you are between the ages of 14 and 18, we have a Summer Youth Program. Students come from all over the area to volunteer at University Hospitals and Clinics in many different departments.
High school students planning a career in the health care field are encouraged to participate in the Tomorrow's Healthcare Elite program where students accepted into the program have hands-on opportunities to learn about careers in healthcare as well as volunteering.
Volunteer Benefits
If you volunteer at University of Missouri Hospitals and Clinics you will receive:
Volunteer Positions
Emergency Department - Work as an assistant to the triage nurse or other Emergency Department staff. Greet patients, compile information on patients, assist family members, run errands and assist nursing personnel.
Gift Shop - Stock shelves, price merchandise, operate cash register and assist customers.
Surgery Waiting Room Assistants - Assist surgery staff by keeping patients' families informed of patient's status.
Information Desk - Welcome patients, visitors and family members to the hospital. Answer phones and give directions along with other volunteers. (Computer skills are necessary.)
Mail Delivery - Pick up, sort and deliver mail to patient rooms.
Messenger/Escort - Escort visitors/patients to departments and nursing stations for testing or admissions.
How to Volunteer
Complete the application form. Upon completion of your application please contact our office at (573) 882-4714 or send an email to Cherrel Rybolt at ryboltc@health.missouri.edu to schedule an appointment to discuss placement and complete the necessary paperwork. This interview usually requires about 30 minutes of your time. Applications are considered on the basis of interests, abilities and/or availability. A 1½ - 2 hour volunteer orientation is required before you may begin volunteering.
University Hospitals and Clinics
Attn: Kay Steward
One Hospital Drive, DC013.0
Columbia, MO 65212
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