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Information for Volunteens

Dress Code

Volunteens are required to wear the red or white Volunteen polo shirt with khaki colored pants and a Shands volunteer ID badge. Badges and shirts may be picked up in the Volunteer Office. Shirts are $10.

Commitment

The Volunteen Program is open to students ages 14-17 to volunteer at Shands during the summer months.  They are expected to work one day or two half-days a week during summer break.

Parking

UF parking surrounds the Shands at UF facility. Please contact the Volunteer Services Department at 352.265.0360 for assistance.

Attendance

Volunteers who have more than two absences per semester will be dropped from the schedule. However, volunteers may make up an absence within two weeks of calling out if approved by the assigned area or Volunteer Coordinator.

Lockers

Volunteers must leave their personal belongings and medications inside lockers at the Volunteer Office. Volunteers may bring their own lock each time they volunteer, or use the locks provided by the Volunteer Services department.

Volunteer Services

Welcome

Why Volunteer

Volunteer Opportunities

Benefits

Applications

Orientation Materials (.pdf)

Volunteer Service Areas

Clinical Service Areas

Volunteens

Pet Therapy

Auxiliary

Gift Shop



News

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