Volunteer Process

Step One – The Application Process

Volunteer applications are available at the hospital or you can call volunteer services at (801) 536–3711 and ask that an application be mailed to you.  Volunteers must:

• Be 16 years of age or older
• Provide two references
• Commit to one shift per week or a minimum total hours as follows:
• Non-Students – 75 hours
• Students – 50 hours
• Complete an interview/orientation with the hospital’s volunteer coordinator.

Step Two – Meeting the Health Requirements

• All hospital volunteers must be screened for tuberculosis
• Volunteers must be immunized or provide a vaccination record to show they have been immunized for mumps and pertussis
• Volunteers must pass a drug test and background check

Step Three – Volunteer Placement

Volunteer opportunities include but are not limited to:

• Recreational therapy – evening and weekend recreation activities for the patients
• Inpatient nursing department
• Outpatient clinic
• Physical and occupational therapy
• Transportation – driving patients and their families in hospital vehicles to and from the airport, hotels and medical appointments
• Reception desk – greeting and assisting visitors at the front lobby
• Clerical support
• Special events
• Sewing