The Shands at
UF Volunteer Services department offers a wide range of
volunteering opportunities in over 145 service areas in
the hospital and outlying facilities:
| Clinics - Volunteers in these areas can expect to assist in the daily functions of clinic operations. This is an opportunity to use BEST behaviors to promote a positive patient experience. Patient interaction varies. |
- Adult Infusion Center - Cancer Center
- Breast Center - Medical Plaza
- Brain Tumor - Clinical Trials
- Brain Tumor - Patient Education and Support
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Cardiovascular Center – Shands UF
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Cardiology West – 11th Place
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Dermatology – Medical Plaza
- Diabetes Education Center - Shands at UF
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Diabetes Self Management – Med Plaza
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Eastside Clinic
- Endoscopy Center – 13th St
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ENT Clinic – Shands 1st Floor
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Eye Center – Medical Plaza
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Florida Surgical Center – 34th St
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Heart Transplant Clinic – Shands at UF
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Hematology/Oncology – Medical Plaza
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Hyperbaric Chamber – Shands at UF
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Internal Medicine – Medical Plaza
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Neurology – Medical Plaza
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Neurosurgical Specialties – Shands at UF
- Radiation Oncology – Cancer Center
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Sleep Disorders – Magnolia Park
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Surgical Associates – Shands at UF
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Urology – Medical Plaza
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Women’s Center – Medical Plaza
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Women’s Center – Magnolia Park
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| Customer Service Areas - Volunteers assist patients, visitors & staff in meeting customer service expectations. Duties include: answering phones, interacting with families in waiting areas & providing information & directions. |
- Adult Visitation
- Gift Stop
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Hospitality Cart
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Information Desks (Atrium, Ortho Center)
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Surgical and Ambulatory Family Waiting Room
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Tour Guide - "Helping people find their way"
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| Emergency Department/Critical Care Center- Volunteers in the ER can expect to assist nurses & technicians with a variety of tasks associated with the ER. Volunteers are to be available to the staff as needed. Some clerical duties expected. |
- Emergency and Trauma Services
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| Lab Service Areas - The lab areas offer experience in watching procedures and tests. Clerical assistance is expected (stocking, handling specimens). Patient interaction varies within each area. |
- Cardiac Cath Lab & Cardiac Concierge
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Core Lab
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IMMS Lab – Medical Plaza
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Lab Administration
- Microbiology
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Pathology (Jr. or Sr. pre-med students)
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| Nursing Service Areas - Volunteers assist in a variety of ways including tasks such as clerical support, stocking & transportation. Patient interaction varies based on needs of unit. Using BEST behaviors volunteers can provide diversional & supportive assistance to patients. |
- Bone Marrow Transplant
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Burn Unit (ICU)
- Central Distribution Center
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GI Lab - Endoscopy
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MICU & 11-5 Oncology/Transplant
- Nursing Floors (5, 6, 7, 9)
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Respiratory Therapy
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Trauma Nursing - 10th Floor
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| Operating Room - Volunteers are required to have a minimum of 60 volunteer hours with Shands prior to applying. Volunteers assist technicians in the OR. With permission, volunteers may be allowed in operating rooms during surgery. |
- Operating rooms (requires 60 hours of service)
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| Pediatric Service Areas - Volunteers interact with a diverse pediatric population in a variety of settings. Volunteers are to provide comfort, diversional activities, and assist nursing staff as needed. |
- Cuddler Program (NICU II) *
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Pediatric Floor and PICU
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Childbirth, Lactation & Mother-Baby Classes
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Children’s Medical Services – 16th Ave
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Pediatric Specialty Clinic – Medical Plaza
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| Pharmacy Service Areas - Volunteers in the pharmacy areas gain knowledge and experience in pharmacy operations. Volunteers assist with med delivery, stocking, packing, and any additional assistance as requested. |
- Pharmacy - Satellites *
- Pharmacy Pre-Pack
- Pharmacy Administration
- Outpatient Pharmacy - Medical Plaza
- Investigational Drug Research
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| Psychiatric/Psychology Service Areas - Volunteers on the inpatient unit interact with patients, assist in group activities & provide clerical assistance as needed. The clinic areas require more clerical assistance. |
- Psychiatric Inpatient Unit - Shands 5th Floor *
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Psychiatric Outpatient Clinic – Medical Plaza
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Psychology Clinic - Clinical Psychology Department
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| Radiology Service Areas - Volunteers assist radiology staff in various functions like transporting patients, cleaning rooms, running supplies, etc. Opportunities may be available to see procedures. |
- General
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Radiology Cat Scan
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Radiology Interventional
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| Rehab Services (OT/PT) - Volunteers in rehab areas assist a Physical or Occupational Therapist in a designated clinic. Outpatient clinics serve a wide range of ages. Inpatient placement is limited. |
- Inpatient OT/PT (60 Hours of Service)
- Occupational Therapy - Medical Plaza*
- Occupational Therapy - Magnolia Park
- Physical Therapy - Medical Plaza*
- Physical Therapy - Magnolia Park
- Pediatric OT/PT - Magnolia Park
- Hand Therapy - UF Orthopaedic Center*
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| Specialized Programs - If interested in one of these programs, please reference when you schedule your interview with Volunteer Services. |
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| UF College of Dentistry - Volunteers in this area receives hands on experience in the College of Dentistry clinics. Training is required for the clinics to help volunteers assist dental students with patients and procedures. |
- Clinics (1A, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B)*
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Grad Endodontic Clinic
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Grad Periodontic Clinic
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Grad Prosthodontic Clinic
- Grad Orthodontic Clinic
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Pediatric Dental Clinic
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Student Oral Surgery (Emergency Clinic)
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| UF Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Institute - Volunteers assist in the daily functions of clinic operations. Patient interaction varies. Opportunities may be available to interact with physicians and observe minor procedures. |
- Foot and Ankle Clinic
- Hand Clinic
- Joint and Tumor Clinic
- Orthopaedic Pediatric Clinic
- Sports Medicine Clinic
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