Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Services at The Nebraska Medical Center provides a dynamic range of volunteer opportunities. Below is a comprehensive description of all the opportunities we currently offer. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, contact us online or call Volunteer Services at (402) 559-4197.

Volunteer Programs - No Additional Training Required

Adult Intensive Care Waiting Room

Provide a friendly face to intensive care visitor

Auxiliary's Attic Thrift Shop

Provide a charitable service to the community by helping customers select and purchase second-hand treasures

Child Life

Visit Candyland or land on Boardwalk as you provide play experiences for hospitalized children

Department Assistants

Become an integral part of department operations by helping with a variety of clerical duties. Many departments are regularly in need of volunteers

Docents

Introduce groups to The Nebraska Medical Center and UNMC by guiding tours

Emergency Departments

Come see what a real ED is like. Spend time with patients, give family support, escort patients, and perform variety of other essential non-medical duties. Must be 18 years of age to volunteer within this service area

Gift Shops

Assist customers as they shop for gifts, flowers, candy and other merchandise at the Clarkson Gift Shop or University CornerStone Gifts

Hats Off to Kids

Make the day brighter for pediatric patients by sharing with them a new hat

Hospitality LIEDer

Assist The Lied Transplant Center guests with hospitality needs in the Patient Resource Room with entertainment choices and use of the computers and office equipment

Information Desk

Make a lasting impression for those who enter The Nebraska Medical Center by greeting, providing help and delivering flowers

Nebraska House Social Gathering

Host a social hour for Nebraska House and The Lied Transplant Center guest

Patient Mail

Brighten patients' and guests' days by hand delivering their mail

Patient Relations

Visit newly admitted patients and acquaint them with The Nebraska Medical Center resources

Special Projects

Help with special projects, various activities and events as the need arises

Surgery Waiting Rooms

Give support to families and serve as a liaison between families, surgical staff and physicians

Volunteer Opportunities - Additional Training and Requirements

Guest Transportation

Restore the familiarity of home by furnishing transportation in your vehicle to nearby stores for patients and their caregivers. Driving record will be checked and insurance verified

Pastoral Care

Assure patients are connected with their spiritual communities and/or The Nebraska Medical Center spiritual resources. An interview with a representative of Pastoral Care is required prior to placement

Patient Transportation

Eliminate one stress factor for patients and their caregivers by transporting them to and from the airport, bus depot, train station and hospital using your personal vehicle. Driving record will be checked and insurance verified

Pet Therapy

Give hospitalized patients the benefits of shared pet companionship. Your dog must be a certified pet therapy dog to participate

Project Happy

As a group, provide a play outlet of games, crafts and laughter for the pediatric patients. Must complete a separate application and be a junior or senior in high school. New members of the group are selected each spring for the next school year

Red Nose Clowns

Provide a cheerful and humorous diversion from the ordinary hospital routine. Must complete hospital clowning certification and general clown training prior to starting in service area

Transplant Companion

Extend companionship to transplant patients and their caregivers by becoming their local companion. Additional training is necessary. Class is held annually

Fund-Raising Events

Clarkson Service League

Further the Clarkson Service League's fund-raising endeavors by volunteering with the Clarkson Gift Shop, Santa's Preview and various other events

University Hospital Auxiliary

Contribute your time and talent to assist the Auxiliary's activities such as Kaleidoscope, The Healing Garden, CornerStone Gifts, Auxiliary's Attic and other events