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Published 10/2/25 3:51PM

Our Emergency Department wants volunteers!

UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Aurora, CO
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Start Date:
    October 2, 2025
    End Date:
    December 8, 2025
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    One 4-hour shift each week, on the same day, at the same time. Our volunteers make a commitment of completing at least 100 hours of volunteer time.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Crime & Safety, Health & Medicine, Mental Health
    Benefits:
    Training Provided, Language / Cultural Support Available
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    20+
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Volunteer in our Level One Trauma Center Adult Emergency Department!!!

    • Check in on patients to offer smiles, a listening ear, encouragement, blankets, and pillows. Help to give the patient a positive experience.
    • Answer call lights to determine the patient's need (over 50% of the time the patient's needs are non- medical and can be met by the volunteer) Run needed errands.
    • Check in on family members and other loved ones who have accompanied the patient. Offer beverages, information, updates, etc.
    • Help patients through some very difficult experiences!

    Volunteers needed 7 days each week; shifts 8-12pm, 12-4pm, 4-8pm, 8-12am

    4 shifts available:

    • 1- 4hr shift each week, Sunday through Saturday.: 08:00 to 11:45 MST
    • 1- 4hr shift each week, Sunday through Saturday.: 12:00 to 16:45 MST
    • 1- 4hr shift each week, Sunday through Saturday.: 16:00 to 20:00 MST
    • 1- 4hr shift each week, Sunday through Saturday.: 20:00 to 00:00 MST

    Location

    On-site

    UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital

    12605 E. 16th Ave Mail Stop F771, Aurora, Colorado, US
    Directions

    University of Colorado Hospital - On the Anschutz Medical Campus

    12605 E. 16th Ave

    Aurora, CO 80045

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    New Volunteer Sign Up Process

    New Volunteers should begin the application process with the "to do" list here:

    Steps 1- 7 need to be completed before moving onto volunteer placement and orientation.

    Step One: Complete the online application below.

    Step Two: Review the University of Colorado Volunteer Handbook .

    Step Three: Log into your account and complete the online required education modules with the associated quizzes. Complete the HIPAA training.

    Step Four: Log into your account and read and complete the following agreements:

    • Handbook Acknowledgement
    • Dress Code
    • Confidentiality Agreement
    • Code of Conduct
    • Uniform and Badge Policy

    Step Five: Request an interview. Email uchvolunteerservices@uchealth.org with the subject line: "Request for a volunteer interview". Small group interviews will be held remotely. You will need access to a computer and camera for your interview.

    Step Six: Complete the Volunteer Startup Checklist.

    Step Seven: Schedule in-person orientation and department training.

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