Volunteer Requirements

The following are required to become a UM Capital Region Health volunteer and all steps must be completed.

• Minimum age for students to volunteer is 16 years of age or older. A parental or legal guardian is required to attend orientation with the minor.
• Required to commit 100 hours within a 12-month period and 4 hours per shift.
• Attend a volunteer orientation/interview with the volunteer services coordinator.
• Please bring a copy of acceptable documents to orientation (ex., driver’s license, student ID, passport, etc.); a list will be sent to your email.
• Completion of all online volunteer training competencies (UMMS U).
• A background check will be requested, and it must come back without criminal convictions.

Onboarding Obligations

• Attend a volunteer orientation/interview with the volunteer services coordinator.
• Must receive immunization clearance from Employee Health. Other immunizations may be required (ex, COVID-19 vaccination or other screenings).

Benefits

We appreciate our volunteers giving their time and commitment to UM Capital Region Health!

• Annual appreciation awards recognition reception (held during National Volunteer Week in April)
• Complimentary $8.00 meal ticket during your normal work schedule, parking, and 20% discount in the Lori’s Gift Shop
• UM Capital Region Health uniform shirt or red jacket and ID badge (must return ID badge before leaving permanently)
• Learn new skills
• Opportunity to give back to your community 

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