Volunteers at University Hospital make a difference in people's lives daily, whether they are offering a kind word to patients, working in the gift shop or raising money to purchase lifesaving equipment.
Sign UpAt USA Health University Hospital, volunteers help to comfort and tend to patients of all ages. We seek out passionate, motivated and committed individuals of all backgrounds to work in our service departments. Our volunteers are not involved in direct patient care, but contribute to University Hospital by performing clerical duties on patient floors, “driving” the Jolly Trolley cart, transporting patients and much more. University Hospital offers volunteers the opportunity to make an impact in their community, gain meaningful connections, learn new skills and explore careers in healthcare.
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about volunteering at University Hospital.
Call us at (251) 471-7265 or email us at the addresses below.
Rebekah Blanchard
Director of Volunteer Services
rwblanchard@health.southalabama.edu
Ashley Peyer
Volunteer Manager
apeyer@health.southalabama.edu
As a volunteer, you can support our patients and families by volunteering on patient floors and in office settings. Volunteers create their schedule by selecting one 4-hour shift, on the same day and same time to volunteer each week for a minimum commitment of six months. Uniform tops are required for college and adult volunteers. From May through August, college students returning locally for the summer may participate in a special summer program. For more detailed information, please call us at (251) 471-7266 or email apeyer@health.southalabama.edu.
Please note: Our application states that a COVID vaccination is required, but that requirement has been lifted. However, if you do have proof of vaccination, please provide a copy for our compliance documentation.
Volunteering with University Hospital as a teen is a valuable personal growth experience as well as a wonderful way to support and invest in the community in which you live. Teen volunteers must be 16 years of age and have completed ninth grade. Volunteers will be assigned to one 4-hour shift on the same day and time each week for eight weeks. Available shifts are Monday through Friday. No late evening or weekend shifts. Teen Volunteer summer session is short (June to July). We ask that absences be kept to a minimum during this time. Teen volunteers are required to wear volunteer uniforms. For more details about the Teen Volunteer Program, please contact Rebekah Blanchard at 251-415-1123 or Rwblanchard@health.southalabama.edu or Ashley Peyer at 251-471-7266 or apeyer@health.southalabama.edu.
Teen Volunteer Application [PDF]
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