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Surgery Specialty Services Volunteer

Unit Description

2RCP offers a dynamic volunteer experience centered around meaningful interactions with a diverse patient population. Volunteers play a key role in supporting both patients and staff, contributing to a welcoming environment while assisting with patient care tasks, clerical duties, walking with patients, and stocking. This role is ideal for outgoing, reliable individuals eager to build connections with patients and staff, develop confidence in the hospital environment, and enjoy a new experience every shift.

Training

All prospective Surgery Specialty Services volunteers will attend large group orientation where they will receive general University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics information. Volunteers will also attend small group orientation, there they will receive training and information specific to their unit. Volunteers will receive training from the unit staff and, if needed, further guidance from a volunteer mentor (more information about the mentor program will be provided during orientation).

Uniform

The dress code for this unit is a Volunteer Services polo, khaki pants, and closed-toe shoes. Shirts are available for purchase at Wild Rose Gifts (Main Entrance Lobby) Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Volunteers must follow the professional appearance policy, which includes wearing the volunteer badge at all times.

Hours Available

The Surgery Specialty Unit is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The times with the greatest need for volunteers are afternoons and evenings, but scheduling of the hours is flexible with opportunities to serve on weekends as well. All volunteer hours should be completed in the unit.

Areas of Study Best Suited

This unit is a great for pre-health sciences students or anyone interested in gaining patient interaction experience, as well as those who desire to work alongside medical caregivers. Predominantly surgical patients (GI Transplant, GI, Bariatric, Trauma, Vascular) that require extensive collaboration with physical and occupational therapists, pharmacists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, social workers, residents, and nurses.

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Contact: Elleri Herman

Email: [email protected]

1-800-777-8442
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