Getting Started As a health care institution, it is important for UF Health North to protect its patients and comply with standards set by regulatory agencies. We have a high standard of excellence because our volunteers directly interact with our customers and are ambassadors for our hospital in the community. It is solely the discretion of UF Health Jacksonville to accept or deny a volunteer applicant. Student Volunteer Program The Summer Student Volunteer program returns for 3 weeks this summer. To qualify for the program, you must be at least 15 – 17 years of age and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicants must be able to commit to the full three weeks of service. Limited space is available, not all qualified applicants are accepted. There will be opportunities to serve at the downtown campus and the north campus. The 2024 Summer Student Volunteer program will run from June 24 – July 12. Student volunteers serve each week, 1/2 days (mornings) on Monday - Friday during that timeframe. Click here to apply Program dates: June 24 – July 12 Students will serve on Monday – Friday each week. (Exception: Tuesday, July 4th holiday) Students will commit to serve 4 hours each morning during the program dates. Important Dates Friday, April 12 - Application and supporting documents deadline Friday, May 3 – Notifications of acceptance will be emailed on or before Questions? Email SSVprogram@jax.ufl.edu or you may also contact the downtown Volunteer Services office at 904-244-4271 or the north campus Volunteer Services office at 904-427-4271. Adult Volunteer Program Time commitment New volunteers are asked to make a commitment to serve one hundred hours. Most volunteers work one four-hour shift each week. Some give more. Schedules are arranged to suit your availability. Vacations and absences We understand as a volunteer you have many other commitments. We are able to accommodate shift changes and absences due to illness or travel plans. Costs Uniform shirts are $19.99. Prior to starting as a UF Health North Adult Volunteer, the following process must be completed: Complete Forms Complete the online application form. Once completed, you will be contacted by a Volunteer Services representative. If you require assistance with the application process, please contact us. Phone: (904) 427-4271 E-mail: Agatha.Arline@jax.ufl.edu Personal Interview After we receive your application, you will be contacted for an interview or you may call us to schedule an appointment. General Health Screening Our Employee Health Department screens volunteers for placement by the following: Health questionnaire Tuberculosis screening Proof of immunity for measles, mumps, rubella, varicella and hepatitis B, are required to volunteer. Volunteers must provide this proof of immunity from either shot records and/or positive titers. General Orientation The volunteer orientation is offered online. Volunteering Begins Start date and time confirmed.