Shands at UF values the time and energy our volunteers give graciously each day.

Benefits of volunteering with Shands at UF include:

• Making a postive impact on your community
• Making a difference in someone's life
• Gaining work and life experiences
• Meeting new friends and forming lasting relationships
• Building self esteem and self confidence
• Experiencing diversity
• Exploring career opportunities
• Broadening skill sets and knowledge

Specific benefits for our adult volunteers include:

• Meal voucher for each four-hour shift worked
• Free flu shots
• Opportunities to attend volunteer educational meetings and luncheons

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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