RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, CHICAGO IL
CHICAGO IL, 60612
(888) 352-7874
https://www.rush.edu/
Below is the volunteer information for RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER.
Contact Name: Mary KeaneVolunteer Contact Phone: (312) 942-7014
Volunteer Contact Email: Volunteer_Services@rush.edu
Volunteer URL: https://www.rush.edu/about-us/volunteering-about-rush
Volunteer Information: Opportunities to learn and grow while helping others make Rush University Medical Center a great place to volunteer. Volunteers play a key role in supporting our commitment to the community and excellent patient care.. For more information about volunteer opportunities at this hospital, visit RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER volunteer website now.
Volunteer Placements/Services: Special Services Volunteers: Greeting and providing wheelchair transport to patients being admitted or discharged; Delivering flowers, mail, water and crafts; Cheering patients by playing cards or working on crafts together, reading aloud, or just being a good listener; Assisting staff with conferences and special events; Conducting tours for schools, community and professional groups; Providing clerical support; Department volunteers
Application Process: It's easy to get started as a Rush volunteer. Simply complete and submit our volunteer application. Once your application is received, we will contact you by email to discuss the next steps. Please allow 5-7 business days for our response. Volunteers at Rush must meet the following qualifications: Be at least 17 years old. (Internships and externships are not available through Volunteer Services.); Complete the volunteer application; Attend a hospital orientation for new volunteers; Receive a TB test upon acceptance; Provide immunization records for measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox; Be able to commit to four hours of service once a week for a minimum of six months; Serve as a Special Services volunteer for the first 100 hours; Must be able to commit to four hours/week, Monday-Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. for a minimum of six months served consecutively. (We’re sorry there are no summer only opportunities available).
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