Volunteering
UConn Health depends on over 60 regularly scheduled volunteers to help us provide patients, families, and visitors with the compassionate care and assistance that they need. The Volunteer Services Department is tasked with recruiting and training our much-needed volunteers, and we are always in need of volunteers with different skills. Because we are an academic medical center, this provides a variety of opportunities to fit personal schedules and individual preferences.
People choose to volunteer for a variety of reasons. Whatever your reason, the Volunteer Services Department staff with find the right opportunity for you.
Please note: Volunteering is separate from any internship or shadowing experience required for a class or curriculum. Please email unpaidexperience@uchc.edu for information on shadowing or internships.
Become a Volunteer
Currently, new applications for adult volunteers are on hold. If you would like to be placed on a waiting list for volunteering, please email volunteerservices2@uchc.edu.
The Benefits of Volunteering
There are many benefits available to volunteers including meal passes, free parking, and access to all of the amenities such as the library, gift shop, and bookstore. These benefits are available to all long-term, regularly scheduled volunteers.
Volunteer Requirements
We accept adults and college students who have a willingness to share their time, talents, and energy at UConn Health. Volunteers are required to be at least 18 years old with the exception of our summer student program.
Prospective volunteers are required to:
- Complete an Initial Application
- Demographics Form
- Background Check
- Occupational Health Clearance
- Vaccination Confirmation
- Obtain a Badge and Parking Permit
- Complete Required Online Self-Training
- Complete In-Person Volunteer Orientation
- Attest to Completion of Trainings and Reviewing the Volunteer Handbook
Volunteer Commitment & General Rules
- Adult volunteers must complete a minimum of 50 hours per year.
- Adults must commit to at least a 4-hour shift per week; but no more than 32 hours per week.
Volunteer Opportunities
There are many positions available to volunteers throughout the Farmington campus. The majority of these positions are during the weekdays, but we do have some evening and weekend positions available.
Summer Student Volunteer Program
This program has closed for the 2025 year. Please check back in March 2026 for information on next summer’s program.