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Introduction

UT Southwestern Medical Center volunteers are vital members of their team, helping them deliver the highest quality health care services and experiences to our patients.

All volunteer positions are administrative in nature, concentrating on providing excellent customer service. Through your generous gift of time and support as a volunteer, you supplement the work of staff members in offering the best health care and services to our patients, their families, and the hospital staff.

At UT Southwestern, they are committed to excellence, dedicated to discovery, and service to the community. All volunteers are valued and appreciated for helping them carry out our mission.

Volunteers commit to one 2-4 hour shift each week. Volunteer hours are between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m.

Youth Volunteer – Summer Program

Qualifications

  • 15-17 years of age

  • Qualify and be accepted for our Summer Youth Volunteer Program

  • Submit a youth volunteer application with two references

  • Complete mandatory volunteer orientation

  • Complete mandatory online training for Information Security and Protecting Health Information

  • Clear UTSW University Hospital tuberculosis screening and immunization review process

    • Immunization:

      • Proof of MMR vaccination series or positive blood titer

      • Proof of Varicella vaccination series or positive blood titer

      • Proof of Tdap within the last 10 years

      • Flu vaccination (during flu season)

      • Proof of Hepatitis B vaccination series or positive blood titer

    • TB Screening:

      • A negative QFT or T-Spot collected within the last 12 months, or

      • A history of a positive QFT with a corresponding quantitative value and a chest X-ray within the last 12 months indicating no active disease.

FAQ

  1. What kind of volunteer jobs do you have?

    All volunteer jobs are administrative and customer service oriented. All volunteers are considered a Category III per OSHA standards, which means they cannot be exposed to any blood, body fluids, or tissue.

  2. How long does it take to onboard as a volunteer?

    It takes approximately 4 weeks to onboard as a volunteer

     

  3. What is needed to become a volunteer at UTSW?

    a) A completed application, two reference letters, a valid I.D., immunization records, TB screening

    b) Must be COVID vaccinated or qualify for exemption based on religion or medical reasons

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