• How do I apply?
• Do you have any programs I can volunteer with during the evening or on the weekend?
• Can I volunteer if I'm not 15?
• What about safety on the job?
• What about training?
• What do I do about parking?
• Are there short term opportunities?
• What are the standard requirements to Volunteer at Vanderbilt Health OHO?
• What Benefits do Vanderbilt Volunteers enjoy?
• Who can I contact if I have a question?

How do I apply?

• Complete a volunteer application online.
• Request an application by phoning Laurie Kush 615-936-4800, complete and mail back to  Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks, Laurie Kush Volunteer Services 719 Thompson Lane, Suite 24210, Nashville, TN  37204or fax to 615-936-5800.
• Request an application by email, scan completed applications and email back to Laurie.Kush@vanderbilt.edu 

Do you have any programs I can volunteer with during the evening or on the weekend?
Currently, the One Hundred Oaks location does not have evening or weekend positions available. We plan to schedule evening and weekend service times in the near future. Please check the website in April 2009.
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Can I volunteer if I'm not 16?
Volunteers at Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks must be 18 years or older and not attending college. For our teen volunteers, we encourage early application for the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt VOLUNTEEN program, as it fills quickly. There are also occasional service projects for teens.

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What about safety on the job?
All volunteers receive Fire & Safety information which includes information on VMC Emergency contacts, Emergency preparedness, chemical spill, mercury spill, standards precautions, and fire response plan. Volunteers also receive Compliance training which includes 'Integrity in Action' and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) training. Although as a volunteer you'll provide only non-clinical support services, it's important that you understand and are knowledgeable about safety issues.
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What about training?
Before you ever begin your assignment, you'll receive training geared specifically to the job you'll be doing. You'll participate in either a group training session or work one-on-one with the program supervisor. You'll discuss the tasks you'll be doing, learn about the patients on the unit, meet many of the clinical staff, learn how to factor age-specific considerations into your job, perhaps sharpen your listening skills......and any other activities that may apply to your particular area.
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What do I do about parking?
Volunteers will park in visitor parking by entrance “A” at the rear of the mall. There is no charge. Metro Transit Authority buses will stop at One Hundred Oaks, and there is a One Hundred Oaks shuttle service every fifteen minutes that connects Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks to the Vanderbilt Medical Center main campus.
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What are the Standard Requirements to Volunteer at Vanderbilt?
You need to:

• Complete a volunteer application online
• Register and attend an interview with One Hundred Oaks volunteer services.
• Complete immunization requirements and an online background check.
• Obtain Vanderbilt Medical Center ID Badge.
• Register for and attend a General Volunteer Orientation to the Medical Center.
• Complete required unit specific training with volunteer supervisor.
• Wear a Volunteer Services One Hundred Oaks volunteer vest and Vanderbilt Medical Center Volunteer ID while in service.
• Additional requirements may apply to specific programs.

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What Benefits do Vanderbilt Volunteers Enjoy?

• The satisfaction of knowing you helped someone
• New friendships
• A pedometer and a level surface to walk/exercise while you volunteer
• Priority scheduling for Vanderbilt health care providers
• Discount to Dayani Center (after 36 hours of service)
• Free Flu Shots & Immunization Screenings
• Library Privileges (after 36 hours of service)
• Educational seminars by Vanderbilt and community professionals
• Volunteer appreciation gifts & events
• Berry Hill Merchant Association discounts
• Advance notice about Vanderbilt University and Medical Center events
• A facelift for your spirit!
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Who do I contact if I have more questions or to report a problem?

If you have questions directly related to volunteering at Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks, please contact Laurie Kush, Activities Coordinator, at 615-936-4800 or email her at Laurie.Kush@vanderbilt.edu
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