Adult Community Volunteers

Community volunteers are over 18 years of age and are not currently undergraduate students.

Opportunities

Adult community volunteers serve in areas throughout the medical center, providing information and service to families and visitors and assisting staff in patient care areas.

Time Commitment

We request a minimum 50-hour commitment or six months of service. Most volunteers commit to one three-or-four-hour shift per week. Day, evening and weekend shifts are available.

Requirements

• Have a sincere desire to help others and provide a service to patients, visitors and staff
• Purchase of a volunteer uniform ($27)

Application

If it sounds like the Ohio State Medical Center is for you, please click on the link below to apply. 

Community Volunteer Screening Process

Once you have completed the online application, you will be contacted regarding the following steps:

• Screening information session
• Criminal background check (conducted by the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, including fingerprints)
• Vaccine Verification for the following immunity:
  • Varicella
  • Measles/Mumps/Rubella
  • Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap)
  • Tuberculin Skin Test or QFT
• Flu vaccine required November through March; new volunteers must provide documentation
• Volunteer orientation
• TB screening or other immunizations may be required, depending on the activity
• Activity-specific training may be required, depending on activity

If you have any questions, please contact:

Volunteer Services
Volunteer@osumc.edu
614-293-3983

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