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Getting Started with Shands at UF

Welcome to Shands at the University of Florida Volunteer Services.

Thank you for considering Shands at UF as a place to volunteer. The following information will help you get started:

  • Steps to completing the volunteer process are outlined on the application and in the Application Process link.
  • The Service Area Listing will allow you to explore the various volunteer opportunities.
  • Interviews for college-age volunteers are scheduled at the beginning of each semester (January, May, August).
  • Interviews for adult volunteers are available year round on an individual basis.
  • Volunteers are not accepted for court-ordered OR community service hours that need to be completed.

Becoming a Volunteer

Getting Started

Why Volunteer

Volunteer Opportunities

Benefits

Application Process

Orientation Materials (.pdf)

Online orientation quiz

Special Event Application (.pdf)

Volunteer Service Areas

Service Area Listing

VolunTEEN

Pet Visitation

Auxiliary

Gift Shop



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