Volunteering at VUH
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Vanderbilt University Hospital. There are many different ways to help our patients, families and guests. Please review the following list of opportunities, print and complete a volunteer application and questionnaire, and sign-up for a Vanderbilt Volunteer Information Session.
If you have any questions, please contact the Vanderbilt Volunteer Services Office at (615) 936-3078.
Volunteers are needed to assist in the following areas (click on department for details about each position):
- Vanderbilt University Hospital:
Burn Center
Emergency Department (ED)
Gift Shop
Guest Ambassador/Greeter
Radiology Waiting Room Greeter
Pet Therapy
- The Vanderbilt Clinic:
Guest Ambassador/Greeter
Heart Institute Ambassador/Greeter
Pediatric Hearing and Speech Clinic - Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center:
Cancer Clinic Volunteer
Cancer Patient Resource Center
Pet Therapy - Vanderbilt Dayani Center:
Senior Wellness Program - Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Center
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Therapeutic Recreation
Process to Become a Volunteer:
- Attend a Volunteer Information Session.
- Complete an online Volunteer Application and Questionnaire.
- Schedule a Volunteer Interview (to be scheduled during the Volunteer Information Session).
- Obtain Immunizations through the Occupational Health Clinic and authorize a background check.
- Attend a General Volunteer Training Session.
- Attend Department Orientation (to be scheduled with Department Supervisor).
- Begin Volunteering!
