Volunteer Services

Volunteering At OHSU

At OHSU we recognize the valuable contributions made by our volunteers. We place volunteers in a variety of departments depending on their skills, interests and previous experience. We offer volunteer opportunities on nursing floors and also in non-patient related areas. Please take a look at our areas of service page and feel free to contact us if you have any questions or comments.

In addition to experiencing the unique hospital setting at OHSU we provide: free Tri-Met bus tickets and free access to the OHSU shuttle; free parking for your shift, discounts at our gift shop and meal tickets after 100 hours of volunteer service.

Volunteer Requirements

When you volunteer at OHSU hospitals and clinics, you may interact with people whose health is at risk. For this reason, OHSU requires a firm commitment from all volunteers.

• The minimum age requirement is 14 years old AND in the 9th Grade
• A two step Tuberculin (TB) skin test screening.
• National criminal background check.
• Participate in the interview, screening, and placement process.
• Provide an immunization history
• Sign a confidentiality agreement.
• Complete HIPAA online training
• Complete Respect at the University online training
• Pass a Fire/Safety quiz
• Sign a Volunteer Agreement
• Attend the Volunteer orientation
• Commit to one 3 - 4 hour shift per week for a minimum of 6 months (26 consecutive weeks).
• Attend appropriate training/orientation meetings as they pertain to the Volunteer assignment.
• Purchase a Volunteer uniform (required in certain areas) at the cost of $12.00

The Application Process

1. Please download the TWO sets of forms, the application packet and background check authorization. You can also can call us at 503-494-8236 or email us at volnteer@ohsu.edu to request the application materials to be sent through the US mail.
   
2. Complete the forms and begin the two step TB Skin Test Screening (offered free of charge through the OHSU Employee Health department. Please read the application packet directions or click here for more information).
   
3. Bring in the completed forms to our office. For your own security, DO NOT mail or fax the application to us.
   
4. Call 503-494-0248 to schedule an interview to discuss your interest in volunteering.

Download the Application Packet here

Download the Background check forms here

The application forms are in Adobe^® Portable Document Format (PDF). If you do not already have tools to work with this type of file, reader software is available free from Adobe.