Frequently
Asked Questions
Can I or
my family come in for one day to volunteer?
Our minimum commitment
for volunteers is 6 months, done in a minimum of one 3-4 hour
shift per week. For one day or family-friendly volunteer options,
please visit the Portland area volunteer center at www.handsonportland.org
Where can I go to find
out about volunteering for a research study?
OHSU's department of
Research Development & Administration has a web form that
will give you the latest studies that are in need of research
volunteers.
What is the minimum
age requirement to volunteer?
At OHSU, the minimum age is 14 (and in the 9th grade). At Doernbecher,
the minimum age is 16.
Can my school
or community group come in to volunteer?
Groups cannot volunteer
in patient areas at OHSU or Doernbecher Children's Hospital because
of infection control and privacy concerns. Additionally, our patients
may not be comfortable being visited by so many people at once.
Your group can help Doernbecher Children's Hospital by organizing
fund or toy drives. You can find information at www.ohsudoernbecher.com.
From there click on the link "About Doernbecher", and
then click "Child Life Therapy".
I would like to shadow
a doctor or nurse. Can the Volunteer Office help me?
The volunteer
office does not arrange clinical shadows. Students should contact
their family physician or ask their career advisors for assistance.
I would like to gain
research experience by volunteering in a lab at OHSU or Doernbecher.
What should I do?
Students should
contact the research departments directly. If a lab requires volunteer
assistance and selects you as a volunteer, the department will let
the volunteer office know so that we can work with you to get the
required paperwork completed.
Can the volunteer office
organize a tour or shadow for a group of students?
Students can
experience OHSU through the Discover OHSU! Program, which works
with high school juniors and seniors enrolled in science classes.
More information is at http://seo.ohsu.edu/
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