OHSU

New Volunteers

How to become a volunteer

Thank you for your interest in volunteering in Research or Academics at OHSU! We work with more than 500 volunteers, each of whom has self-selected where he or she would like to volunteer at OHSU.

If you are interested in joining our team of volunteers, start with these five simple steps:

Questions to start with

Are you eligible?
  • Are you at least 16 years of age?
  • Can you commit to serving as a volunteer for a total of at least 40 hours?
  • Are you able to complete all OHSU Volunteer Services compliances (including a clear background check)?
Where do you want to volunteer?
  • Check out our website for current opportunities here! 

Registration

Step 1 - With your hosting site, submit a Job Site Information form and a Background Disclosure Request  form

Anticipate an approximate 1 week turn around time to process and approve these forms.

Step 2 - Preparing for Orientation

  • You will be invited to attend an upcoming orientation session
  • Further registration materials will be given for you to complete

Step 3 -Orientation

  • Submit all completed registration materials at orientation

Anticipate an approximate 1 week turn around time to process these forms.

Step 4 - Obtain an ID Badge

  • Once processed and approved, we will e-mail you the required documents to obtain your OHSU ID badge

Step 5 - Start volunteering!

  • Once you have an ID badge you can start volunteering!