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College Student Leader Board 1st row: Todd Domeyer, Diana Rich, Lindsey Kurek, Nick Waggoner, Tom Truong, Mike Moriarty Unit: Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) SLB Member: Justin Guan (justin-guan@uiowa.edu) Unit Description: Volunteers in the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) work closely with the nursing staff, assisting with duties such as patient transport, patient positioning, patient dressing, providing company to patients after surgery, comforting children before and after surgery, and transporting lab specimens. Other duties may include filing and chart return and retrieval. The ASC is a fast-paced surgical care unit with high patient interaction, so volunteers in this unit must be self-directed, able to work independently, and possess strong communication skills. Most importantly, ALL volunteers are expected to respect the confidentiality of patients. Doctorshadowing opportunities to observe surgeries will be offered to consistent and reliable volunteers. Training: All prospective ASC volunteers will attend large group orientation, where they will receive general UIHC information. Volunteers will also attend small group orientation, where they will receive training and information specific to the ASC and a brief tour of the UIHC. Volunteers will receive training from the nursing staff, and, if needed, further guidance from a volunteer mentor - more information about the mentor program will be provided during orientations. Uniform: The dress code for this unit is a Volunteer Services t-shirt or polo and khakis. Shirts are available in the Volunteer Services Office (8025 JCP). Hours Available: The ASC is open Monday-Friday from 8AM to 6PM. Three volunteer hours (not necessarily consecutive) per week are required, and all should be completed in the ASC. Areas of Study Best Suited: This unit is a great fit for students in pre-med, pre-nursing, pre-pt, pre-dentistry, and anyone with a strong interest in healthcare. Unit: Bone Marrow Transplant Unit SLB Member: Lindsey Kurek (lindsey-kurek@uiowa.edu) Unit Description: Duties range in this unit. Many of the patients are very sick here, but you still will be able to go around and visit with some. Visiting patients is especially important to patients whose families and friends have difficulty visiting. Volunteers also can help the nurses get the patients out of bed and move them around on the unit. Duties may also include running errands around the hospital, desk clerk duties, helping to change bulletin boards, and general assistance to the nurses. Potential volunteers should be ready to smile and make conversation with patients. Volunteers should be outgoing individuals. Some of the workload will be self-directed, so motivation and responsibility are recommended. As with any other volunteer unit, dependability is a must. Training: All prospective Bone Marrow Transplant volunteers are will attend large group orientation, where they will receive general UIHC information. Volunteers will also attend small group orientation, where they will receive unit specific training and receive a tour of the area. Uniform: Scrubs (provided by hospital), closed-toed gym shoes, and ID badge. Hours: The Bone Marrow Transplant Unit is available to from 2-8 pm. Volunteers may choose to have two 1.5 hour shifts or one 3 hour shift during the week. Area of Study Best Suited: The Bone Marrow Transplant Unit is a great place to volunteer in, no matter what kind of health care field one might be interested in. It would be really great for volunteers interested in cancer and bone marrow transplants! SLB Member: Jonathan Karch (jonathan-karch@uiowa.edu) Unit Description: The Burn Treatment Center is a critical and intermediate care, 16-bed unit, providing care for pediatric and adult patients with electrical, chemical, thermal, scalding, frostbite, and inhalation injuries. Other patient populations include: trauma patients, general surgery, patients requiring monitoring or intensive care observation, cardiovascular patients requiring thrombolytic therapy, and wound management patients. Volunteers will perform tasks such as assisting nurses with bed and tub bathing, dressing changes and re-soaking procedures, restocking supplies, filing paperwork, organizing and cleaning toy room, talking and sitting with patients, playing with pediatric patients and young visitors, feeding and transporting patients, and projects such as fundraiser kits for burn camp. While volunteering, there will be opportunities to view various procedures. The Burn Treatment Center is best suited for volunteers who are self-motivated, friendly, enthusiastic, organized, and have a strong stomach. The unit also cares for pediatric patients, so volunteers should be able to work well with children. Training: All prospective Burn Treatment Center volunteers are will attend large group orientation, where they will receive general UIHC information. Volunteers will also attend small group orientation, where they will receive training and information about the unit and receive a tour of the area. Finally, ALL volunteers must spend a complete shift with an experienced volunteer mentor before they can volunteer on their own. This is an important step for getting a feel for what the unit is like and gaining experience before volunteering on your own. Uniform: Scrubs (provided at hospital), ID badge, closed-toed shoes, pulled back hair. Hours: Two 1.5 hour shifts each week between 8:00 A.M-8:00 P.M, 7 days a week. Area of Study Best Suited: Nursing, Pre-Medicine, Pre-PA, Radiology, best fit available for students interested in an Emergency Medicine or Trauma placement. Unit: Cancer Information Center SLB Member: Diana Rich (diana-rich@uiowa.edu) Unit Description: The Holden Cancer Information Center provides information nationwide using sources such as the National Cancer Institute and American Cancer Society. Volunteers in the Cancer Information Center will greet and assist patients in accessing information and resources as well as help unit staff complete periodic projects. Volunteers will work in either the Radiation Oncology Multimedia Room or the Cancer Clinic waiting area. They will be allowed to read or study between patients. Volunteers in the Cancer Information Service should enjoy interacting with patients, have strong communication skills, and possess basic computer skills. They will also develop strong relationships with the unit staff. Training: All prospective Cancer Information Center volunteers will attend large group orientation, where they will receive general UIHC information. Volunteers will also attend small group orientation, where they will receive training and information specific to their unit. Uniform: The dress code for this unit is khakis and a Volunteer Services t-shirt or polo. Shirts are available in the Volunteer Services Office (8025 JCP). Hours Available: The Cancer Information Center is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. All volunteer hours should be completed in the Cancer Information Center. Scheduling of hours are flexible. Areas of Study Best Suited: This unit is a great for students interested in oncology and gaining patient interaction. Unit: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) SLB Member: Nicole Grogan (nicole-grogan@uiowa.edu) Unit Description : The CVICU is a pre- and post-operative care unit with twelve beds. Volunteers serve a crucial role in the unit by assisting staff at all levels of patient care. From stocking supplies, helping care for patients in the unit, and transporting patients to other locations within the hospital, the CVICU provides students with patient interaction. As a critical care unit, volunteers will also be able to see a wide range of activities performed by the physicians and staff within the unit. Volunteers for this unit are advised to have strong stomachs and should be sociable and outgoing. Volunteers must be able to communicate one-on-one with patients and offer help to staff members throughout the unit. It is essential that volunteers in this be reliable and make it to their schedule shifts throughout their volunteering commitment. Training : Volunteers in the CVICU are required to attend large group orientation annually. In addition, small group orientation is required as an initial introduction the unit. After these orientations, volunteers will then match with a mentor, who will volunteer with them their first time. Uniform : Volunteers in the CVICU are required to wear scrubs which are provided by the hospital in the unit. Volunteers should change into scrubs upon arrival and leave scrubs at the hospital when finished with their volunteer shift. ID badges must be worn in addition to scrubs when volunteering. Hours: Volunteers are accepted from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm each day of the week. Area of Study Best Suited : Anyone interested in a career in healthcare (pre-med, pre-pharmacy, pre-physical therapy, etc.) may find the experiences in the CVICU beneficial. As mentioned above, individuals must have an outgoing personality and a strong stomach for this unit.
Unit: Child/Adolescent Psychiatry Inpatient Tutoring Unit SLB Member: Elaine Nguyen (elaine-nguyen@uiowa.edu) Unit Description: The main task of volunteers in this unit is to assist teachers and faculty in a classroom for hospitalized behavior-disordered children and adolescents by acting as a teacher's aid. Patients on this unit range in age from 3-18 and display a variety of psychiatric disorders. This is mainly accomplished by assisting the teacher's by checking homework assignments, helping with lessons and by directly tutoring the students. Depending on the time chosen to volunteer, activities may range from free time and playing with younger children to helping a high school student with their homework. The Child/Adolescent Psychiatry Inpatient Tutoring Unit is a demanding unit. It is important that volunteers always come to their scheduled volunteer time because the teacher's depend on the extra help in the classroom. The psychiatric diagnosis of the students is quite varied and volunteers must be able to handle different, pressing situations. Additionally, volunteers should show personal initiative to find tasks and jobs to be done when there is down time. Training: All prospective volunteers are will attend large group orientation, where they will receive general UIHC information. Volunteers will also attend small group orientation, where they will receive training and information about the unit and receive a tour of the area. Uniform: The dress code for this unit is khakis and a Volunteer Services t-shirt or polo. Shirts are available in the Volunteer Services Office (8025 JCP). You must wear your Volunteer Services badge at all times. Hours: There are times available from 8am-3pm Monday through Friday. Volunteers are expected to spend three hours volunteering on the unit per week. Area of Study Best Suited: This unit is well suited for anyone majoring in any pre-health sciences field, particularly psychology, but it is also a great fit for anyone who enjoys spending time with children and wants to help make their experience at the UIHC a positive one. SLB Member: Elaine Nguyen (elaine-nguyen@uiowa.edu) Unit Description: Volunteers assist in tele-recruitment and contact potential blood donors. This is a vital task as the hospital could not function without the work of teler-ecruiters and blood donors. Great opportunities for leadership positions are also available through the DeGowin Student Organization. Volunteers will use DeGowin's computers and databases to generate call lists, make phone calls, and set up appointments with blood donors. Upon completion of one semester of teler-ecruitment, students become eligible to participate in the DeGowin Student Organization. The Student Organization works to spread information about the importance of donating blood. Members assist in organizing blood drives in various locations around campus. Interested Student Organization candidates may see Paula Dayton or Elaine Nguyen for further information. Volunteers must be friendly and outgoing. Personnel should enjoy talking on the phone and be able to work independently. Training: All college student volunteers are required to attend large and small group orientation. During small group orientation, students will meet Paula Dayton, the unit's Donor Recruitment Coordinator, and receive a unit tour. Volunteers will also receive a training session from Paula. This training session will familiarize volunteers with the telerecruiting process. Uniform: The unit dress code is khakis and a Volunteer Services t-shirt or polo. Shirts are available in the Volunteer Services Office (8025 JCP). It is important to identify yourself as a volunteer, and the Volunteer Services badge must be worn at all times while volunteering. Hours: Students are welcome to volunteer anytime from 9a.m.-7:30p.m. Monday-Friday. College student volunteers are expected to devote at least three hours of service per week to the hospital. Area of Study Best Suited: One unit of donated blood can help save the lives of several people, and this unit is well suited for anybody who understands the importance of donating blood. SLB Member: Laura Stulken (laura-stulken@uiowa.edu) Unit Description: Volunteers work directly with hospitalized students to provide educational services. The duties while volunteering in Educational Services may follow this type of order:
Training: All prospective Educational Service volunteers will attend large group orientation, where they will receive general UIHC information. Volunteers will also attend small group orientation, where they will receive training and information about the unit and receive a tour of the area. Finally, after completing all of the necessary paperwork, volunteers work the staff supervisor of the unit, Sue Benton, for further training. Uniform: The unit requires volunteers to wear khaki pants and a volunteer t-shirt or polo. You must wear your Volunteer Services badge at ALL times. Hours: The Educational Services needs volunteers Monday through Friday 9am-3pm, with the exception of Monday from 9am-10am and Wednesday from 1pm-2pm. Volunteers are asked to sign up for a total of three hours per week, however the three hours cannot be done in succession. Area of Study Best Suited: This unit is well suited for anyone majoring in any pre-health sciences field and is great for Education Majors. Volunteers must be reliable and dedicated. Unit: Family and Internal Medicine Inpatient SLB Member: Nick Waggoner (nicholas-waggoner@uiowa.edu) Unit Description: Volunteers on this unit work independently and with nursing staff to improve the hospital experience of patients. Volunteer duties range widely and include conversing with patients, obtaining books and videos from the library, playing games, going on walks, assisting nursing staff with patient bathing, transporting patients to procedures, re-stocking, and clerical duties. Volunteers who prove to be reliable and dependable may have the opportunity to observe in-room surgical procedures. Volunteers must be able to communicate and interact with patients of all ages, recognize and work around physical limitations, be aware of safety factors, possess good judgment, work independently, be self-directed, and have an interest in healthcare. Training: All prospective volunteers will attend large group orientation, where they will receive general UIHC information. Volunteers will also attend small group orientation, where they will receive training and information specific to their subunit and a brief tour of the UIHC. Finally, ALL volunteers must spend a complete shift with an experienced volunteer mentor before "earning their wings" - more information about the mentor program will be provided during orientations. Uniform: The dress code for this unit is khakis and a Volunteer Services t-shirt or polo. Shirts are available in the Volunteer Services Office (8025 JCP). Hours Available: Volunteer shifts are available from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Volunteers need to sign up for two 1 1/2-hour shifts or one 3-hour shift each week. Areas of Study Best Suited: This unit is especially appropriate for pre-medical and pre-nursing students. Unit: Family Care Center Laboratory SLB Member: Gregory Pelc (gregory-pelc@uiowa.edu) Unit Description: Volunteers assist technicians by keeping an ordered, welcome atmosphere and provide assurance to patients that they will be assisted in an orderly and timely manner. The duties while volunteering in the FCC may follow this type of order:
Training: All prospective Family Care Center volunteers will attend large group orientation, where they will receive general UIHC information. Volunteers will also attend small group orientation, where they will receive training and information about the unit and receive a tour of the area. Finally, after completing all of the necessary paperwork, volunteers work with a lab technician and complete the necessary duties. Uniform: The unit requires volunteers to wear khaki pants and a volunteer t-shirt or polo and a lab coat which the lab will provide. You must wear your Volunteer Services badge at all times. Hours: The hours the FCC uses volunteers are: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8am-5pm. Thursday hours are 8am-2pm. Volunteers will be expected to spend at least three hours per week in the FCC. Area of Study Best Suited: This unit is well suited for anyone majoring in any pre-health sciences field, but it is also a great fit for anyone who would like to get experience working with professional lab technicians and have patient access. SLB Member: Michael Moriarty (michael-moriarty@uiowa.edu) Unit Description: Volunteers on this unit work with Volunteer Services and the Concierge Service to provide a welcoming atmosphere for all patients. Basic duties in this position include greeting patients in hospital rooms and pointing out services provided by UI Hospitals and Clinics for their convenience. Volunteers may also be asked to spend time with specific patients in need of a visitor during times of family absence. The ideal floor host is outgoing, enjoys meeting new people, likes to help others feel comfortable, and respects the confidentiality of ALL our patients. Training: All prospective volunteers will attend large group orientation, where they will receive general UIHC information. Volunteers will also attend small group orientation, where they will receive training and information specific to their subunit and a brief tour of the UIHC. Finally, ALL volunteers must spend two complete shifts, a total of 6 hours with an experienced volunteer mentor before "earning their wings" - more information about the mentor program will be provided during orientations. Floor Hosts will receive training in order to help fulfill patient requests and/or provide answers to specific patient questions. Uniform: The dress code for this unit is khakis and a Volunteer Services t-shirt or polo. Shirts are available in the Volunteer Services Office (8025 JCP). Hours Available: Monday-Friday from 11am-5pm. Volunteers need to sign up for two 1 1/2-hour shifts or one 3-hour shift each week. Areas of Study Best Suited: This unit is ideal for those looking for a broad-based experience on many inpatient units, those who are first time volunteers wanting direct patient interaction, students wishing to get a better understanding of a health care environment, or students that simply enjoy being around people. SLB Member: Jery Inbarasu (jery-inbarasu@uiowa.edu) Unit Description: On this unit, volunteer duties range from clerical work to assisting health practitioners and interacting with patients. Volunteers will be asked to perform simple first aid tasks for patients, as well as making beds and aiding patients in walking. Those wanting to volunteer in this unit should be outgoing and looking for a different experience every time they volunteer. Dependability is especially important as the staff works closely with volunteers. Training: All prospective GI Surgery and Trauma volunteers will attend large group orientation, where they will receive general UIHC information. Volunteers will also attend small group orientation, where they will receive training and information specific to their unit. Volunteers will receive training from the unit staff, and, if needed, further guidance from a volunteer mentor - more information about the mentor program will be provided during orientations. Uniform: The dress code for this unit is khakis and a Volunteer Services t-shirt or polo. Shirts are available in the Volunteer Services Office (8025 JCP). Hours Available: The GI Surgery and Trauma Unit is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The times with the greatest need for volunteers are afternoons and evenings but scheduling of the hours is flexible with opportunities to serve on weekends as well. All volunteer hours should be completed in the unit. Areas of Study Best Suited: This unit is a great for pre-health sciences students or anyone interested in gaining patient interaction, as well as those who desire to work alongside medical caregivers. Unit: Inpatient Holden Cancer Units SLB Member: Lindsey Kurek (lindsey-kurek@uiowa.edu) Unit Description: Duties consist almost entirely of patient visitation on these units. The main task of volunteers on these units is to help relieve some of the stress that accompanies in-patient hospital stays. Relieving stress is accomplished by visiting a patient's room and talking to them. Simply talking, playing a card game, or offering a hand in anything they might need is greatly appreciated by patients. Also, assisting nurses and the clerks in whatever they may need is another way volunteers serve the units. The In-Patient Cancer Center Units can be chaotic and stressful places, so it is important that volunteers are self-motivated, confident, outgoing, and respectful of all patients and families. Training: All prospective In-patient Cancer Unit volunteers will attend large group orientation, where they will receive general UIHC information. Volunteers will then attend small group orientation, where they will receive unit specific information and training as well as a tour of the area. After the small group orientation, volunteers shadow an experienced volunteer mentor. This is helpful because it gives the volunteer a better understanding of how to react and apply what has been learned through the training sessions. Uniform: The dress code for this unit includes Volunteer Services t-shirt or polo, khakis (no blue jeans or shorts), close-toed shoes, and pulled-back hair (if shoulder length or longer). Your Volunteer Services badge must be worn at all times. Hours: Shifts are available Monday-Friday from 8:00 am-7:00 pm. Arrangements can be made if interested in volunteering on weekends. Volunteers will be expected to spend at least three hours per week on the unit. Area of Study Best Suited: This unit is well suited, but not limited to, anyone majoring in any pre-health sciences field. However, any volunteer who is reliable, outgoing, and able to work independently is welcome!
Unit: Medical Intensive Care Unit SLB Member: Emily Adair (emily-adair@uiowa.edu) Unit Description: The main task of volunteers on this unit is to assist the nursing staff with critically ill patients. The majority of patients will be very sick, undergoing various procedures, and confined to their bed. Volunteers will assist by answering phones, filing, stocking supplies, and running lab samples. Direct patient contact can be obtained if the volunteer feels comfortable helping the nursing staff with bathing, feeding, and transportation. While volunteering, there will be many opportunities to observe medical procedures. This is optional for the volunteers that are interested. Volunteers that are outgoing and will take initiative to get things accomplished when the unit is slow will benefit the most from the MICU. Training: All prospective volunteers are required to attend large group orientation to receive general information on hospital volunteering. A mandatory small group orientation will be held to receive specific training and information and to tour the MICU. Volunteers must also familiarize themselves with the unit by completing a shift with an experienced volunteer mentor before they can begin on their own. Uniform: The unit dress code is scrubs, tennis shoes, and a Volunteer Services badge must be worn at all times. Hours: The unit will be open for volunteers from 7am to 10pm seven days a week. Volunteers will be expected to spend three hours per week in the MICU and shifts are available in 1.5 or 3 hour blocks. Area of Study Best Suited: This unit will be best suited for anyone majoring in any pre-health science field. SLB Member: Talia Heimerdinger (talia-heimerdinger@uiowa.edu) Unit Description: The main task of volunteers in this unit is to help faculty and staff meet the needs of new and expecting mothers. This may include helping the staff do rounds, holding babies, and entertaining families. Volunteers may help the nursing staff with caring for new and expecting mothers by getting water, doing vitals, and assisting with paperwork and answering phones. Other duties include assisting nursing staff with caretaking duties as needed and permitted by the condition of the infant; this may be done by calming and/or cuddling the infant. Volunteers may also be expected to give unit tours to incoming patients. (Basic qualities of volunteers) The Mother/baby unit can be a chaotic place and it is important that volunteers are self-directed, confident, outgoing, and respectful of all patients and families. Conversely the unit may be empty at times and volunteers need to be motivated to find jobs to keep busy. Training: All prospective Mother/Baby Unit volunteers will attend large group orientation, where they will receive general UIHC information. Volunteers will also attend small group orientation, where they will receive additional training, as well as a tour of the unit. The opportunity to follow a mentor will be given to volunteers new to the unit before beginning to volunteer on their own. Uniform: It is necessary for Mother/Baby volunteers to wear a Volunteer Services t-shirt or polo. This is to assure patients and staff that you belong on the unit. The Mother Baby unit is a locked unit for the safety of the patients and their families; therefore, you must wear your Volunteer Services badge at all times. Hours: There are times available in three hour blocks on the weekends and one three hour time slot each weekday evening. Volunteers will be expected to spend at least three hours per week in the Mother/Baby Unit. Area of Study Best Suited: This unit is well suited for anyone majoring in any pre-health sciences field, but it is also a great fit for anyone who wants a relaxing and rewarding volunteer experience. Volunteers must want to support a parent-infant relationship and make a special occasion stress-free for the patients. Unit: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) SLB Member: Anna Schmitz (anna-schmitz@uiowa.edu) Unit Description: There are two types of volunteers in the NICU, the clerks and the cuddlers. The clerks assist at the nurses and other workers at the front desk, allowing them a chance to become familiar with the NICU and its unique characteristics. The cuddlers do just that, they cuddle and comfort the babies, allowing the nurses to continue with their duties. The clerks main responsibilities include answering phones, screening visitors, directing family concerns to nurses, and helping with paper work. It is the perfect way to get your foot in the door if you are hoping to be a cuddler. The cuddling position is only open to returning volunteers with 40 hours or more, but these hours can be from any unit in the hospital. When there are no babies to cuddle, volunteers can interact with the families or make name tags for the infants. The NICU is best suited for self-motivated volunteers. The nurses and workers will not always seek out your help, you may have to ask and offer your assistance. This unit is great for all majors and areas of interest, especially if you want direct patient contact and a chance to see how the NICU runs! Training: All prospective NICU volunteers are will attend large group orientation, where they will receive general UIHC information. Clerks and cuddlers will also attend separate small group orientation, where they will receive training and information about the unit and receive a tour of the area. New cuddler volunteers will spend time with an experienced volunteer mentor before they volunteer on their own. This is an important step for becoming comfortable with the procedures and handling the infants. Uniform: The dress code for this unit is Khakis, a volunteer shirt, ID badge and close toe shoes. Volunteer shirts are available for sale in the Volunteer Services Office on the 8th floor. Hours: There are times available in 1 ½ hour blocks throughout the entire day during both the week and weekend. Volunteers will be expected to spend at least three hours per week in the NICU. Area of Study Best Suited: As stated before, this unit is great for all majors and areas of interest. As a clerk you can see how the unit runs and decide if you would be comfortable as a cuddler. Cuddling is perfect if you love infants and spending time with them! SLB Member: Nick Waggoner (nicholas-waggoner@uiowa.edu) Description: The patient's library provides an excellent chance for interaction with the staff and patients at the UIHC. The library offers the same information as a public library, but is available to the patients, families, and staff. The library is staffed by volunteers every day of the week. Volunteers do a wide variety of jobs including delivering movies and books to patients, working at the front desk, and taking books around to children staying in the hospital from the Free Book Cart. Another area in the Patients Library is the ROAR program. This program gives volunteers a great opportunity to promote reading in the pediatric clinics. This unit allows you to go to different clinics and read books to children while they are waiting for their wellness checkups. Volunteers will work alongside library and pediatric nursing staff, nursing assistants, as well as other college student and community volunteers. For both Patient's Library and ROAR, interested volunteers are encouraged to have strong social skills and be able to communicate and interact with a wide variety of patients. An outgoing personality is recommended and dependability is a must. Training: All prospective Patients Library/ROAR volunteers will need to attend large group orientation, where they will receive general UIHC information. Volunteers will also need to attend a small group orientation to receive training and information about the unit as well as a tour of the Library. Uniform: Khaki pants and a volunteer t-shirt or polo is required - no jeans. Hours: The Patients Library is open from 9am-4pm Monday through Friday and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Areas of Study Best Suited: Any areas in which strong social abilities are helpful. Library science or English majors are also encouraged to apply. Unit: Pediatric Inpatient Unit SLB Member: Tom Truong (thomas-truong@uiowa.edu) Unit Description: Volunteers on this unit work independently and with the Child Life staff in daily activities for pediatric inpatients (arts and crafts, story-time, board games, music therapy). Volunteers check-in with the Child Life staff to find out which patients are in need of some one-on-one time. Volunteers then spend time with the patient. Activities range from making crafts, playing video games, playing with toys in the playroom, to having a friendly conversation. Volunteers have the opportunity to establish lasting relationships with the kids and their families. Volunteers must be able to communicate and interact with patients and their parents and families, recognize and work around physical limitations (such as IV poles, or recent surgery wounds), be aware of safety factors, possess good judgment, work independently, be self-directed, and have an interest in working with pediatric patients. Training: All prospective Pediatric Inpatient volunteers are will attend large group orientation, where they will receive general UIHC information. Volunteers will also attend small group orientation, where they will receive unit specific training and receive a tour of the area. Uniform:The dress code for this unit is khakis and a Volunteer Services t-shirt or polo. Shirts are available in the Volunteer Services Office (8025 JCP). You must wear your Volunteer Services badge at all times. Hours Available: Shifts are available Monday-Friday 10-1 and 1-4 pm; Monday, Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6:30-8:30. Volunteers must complete 3 hours per week and have a regular weekly schedule. Areas of Study Best Suited: Social work, Nursing, Rehabilitation Therapies, Pre-med, PT, Pre-PA, Elementary Education, or anyone who is interested in working with children! Unit: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Waiting Room SLB Member: Talia Heimerdinger (talia-heimerdinger@uiowa.edu) Unit Description: In this unit, volunteer duties revolve around helping families that have children in the PICU. These duties include playing games with family members or assisting family members as needed. Volunteers will be responsible for showing the families around the hospital or helping entertain younger family members with games or activities. Volunteers in this unit must be very friendly, outgoing and motivated. Training: All prospective PICU Waiting Room volunteers will attend large group orientation, where they will receive general UIHC information. Volunteers will also attend small group orientation, where they will receive training and information specific to their unit. Volunteers will receive training from the unit staff, and, if needed, further guidance from a volunteer mentor – more information about the mentor program will be provided during orientations. Uniform: The dress code for this unit is khakis and a Volunteer Services t-shirt or polo. Shirts are available in the Volunteer Services Office (8025 JCP). Hours Available: PICU Waiting Room is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. All volunteer hours should be completed in the unit. Scheduling of hours are flexible. Areas of Study Best Suited: This unit is a great for students interested in gaining pediatric patient interaction. Unit: Pediatric Laptop Support SLB Member: Nick Waggoner (nicholas-waggoner@uiowa.edu) Unit Description: In association with the Child Life Service here at the hospitals, we offer volunteers the chance to volunteer in Pediatric Laptop Support. This position involves taking laptop computers to patients staying at the hospital for an extended period of time and possibly demonstrating the use of the laptop. Interested volunteers are recommended to have a bit of basic computer knowledge or the desire to learn, though the ability to interact with patients remains key. Some of the workload will be self-directed, so motivation and responsibility are recommended. As with any other volunteer unit, dependability is a must. Volunteers will work alongside Child Life Specialists and nursing staff, as well as a Pediatric Laptop coordinator. Training: All prospective Pediatric Laptop Support volunteers need to attend a large group orientation, where they will receive general UIHC information. Volunteers will also attend a small group orientation, where they will receive training and information about the unit and receive a tour of the area. Uniform: A volunteer t-shirt or polo with khaki pants is required - no jeans. Professional Appearance Policy applies. Hours: Volunteer times are available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. in 1.5 or 3 hour shifts. Areas of Study Best Suited: Computer science and any other areas of study which promote strong social skills. Unit: Pediatric Outpatient Unit (Pediatric Specialty Clinic) SLB Member : Adam Schwertner (adamschwertner@gmail.com) Unit Description : Volunteers in this unit work with Child Life and nursing staff to make a child's visit to the hospital less scary and tense. The primary duty of volunteers in the Pediatric Specialty Clinic is to deliver toys to exam rooms using the toy wagon. Volunteers take games, puzzles, books, dolls, toy cars, and nearly every other form of fun imaginable to the young patients visiting the unit. Volunteers also spend time in the waiting room area playing with children as they wait for their doctor's appointment. When volunteers have fulfilled their toy wagon/waiting room duties, they can feel free to work with nursing staff to transport patients, answer phones, take patient samples to the laboratory, or help with paperwork. An assertive personality is necessary for effectiveness in the PSC. Volunteers must be self-directed and able to take the initiative to keep busy if the unit is slow. Contact with the staff varies, so volunteers must feel comfortable introducing themselves to and interacting with patients. Hours Available : Volunteers in the PSC can choose from times ranging from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Three hours total are expected from unit volunteers. Typically, two hours are spent with the wagon and one in the waiting room; these shifts need not be on the same day. Volunteer Uniform : Volunteers must abide by the Professional Appearance Policy when on the unit. This includes a Volunteer Services t-shirt or other nice shirt, nice pants, and closed-toe shoes. Areas of Study Best Suited: This unit is great for any major, whether it be health science-related, education, or open. Students interested in working with children in the future are encouraged to volunteer. Simply put, volunteers need only a strong desire to work with children and have fun. Unit: Pediatric Urgent Care Unit SLB Member: Adam Schwertner (adamschwertner@gmail.com) Unit Description: The Pediatric Urgent Care Unit is located in the main emergency room of the hospital. The main task of volunteers in this unit is to help relieve the stress of being in the hospital. The majority of patients in this unit are under the age of eighteen, so volunteers are here to keep the families comfortable and the children occupied. This is mainly accomplished by getting toys or coloring books for the children. There are also portable video game/DVD units that can be wheeled into the rooms. Putting on a movie or playing a video game with a patient is one of the best ways to keep the children entertained while they are not receiving treatment. While spending time on the unit there is tremendous opportunity to view procedures. However, it is not required to view procedures in order to be on the unit, so a strong stomach is not necessary. The ETC can be a chaotic place and it is important that volunteers are self-directed, confident, outgoing, and respectful of all patients and families. Training: All prospective Pediatric Urgent Care Unit volunteers are will attend large group orientation, where they will receive general UIHC information. Volunteers will also attend small group orientation, where they will receive training and information about the unit and receive a tour of the area. Finally, ALL volunteers must spend a complete shift with an experienced volunteer mentor before they can volunteer on their own. This is an important step for getting a feel for what the unit is like and gaining experience before volunteering on your own. Uniform:The dress code for this unit is khakis and a Volunteer Services t-shirt or polo. Shirts are available in the Volunteer Services Office (8025 JCP). You must wear your volunteer services badge at all times. Hours Available: There are times available in three hour blocks on the weekends and one three hour time slot each weekday evening. Area of Study Best Suited: This unit is best suited for anyone who is in a pre-health care field, but it is also a great fit for anyone who enjoys spending time with children and wants to help make being in the hospital a more pleasant experience. SLB Member: Justin Guan (justin-guan@uiowa.edu) Unit Description: The Perioperative Care Unit is divided into three subunits: Second Stage Recovery (SSR), Electroconvulsive Therapy, and Day of Surgery Admissions (DoSA). Volunteers in SSR will closely assist nursing staff with transporting patients, comforting children and patients before/after surgery, transporting lab specimens, and chart return/retrieval. Volunteers in ECT work alongside nurses to help psychiatric patients recover following ECT procedures. Duties include connecting patients to monitors, patient repositioning, stripping patient beds, and cleaning surfaces between patients. Volunteers in DoSA will assist nurses in organizing, filing, and transporting charts, as well as preparing gowns and other medical supplies. Confidentiality is crucial for this unit, as volunteers will be dealing with patient information. All subunits are interested in self-directed, confident, outgoing, and independent students who are eager to make a difference and, importantly, respect the confidentiality of ALL our patients. Training: All prospective Perioperative Care Unit volunteers will attend large group orientation, where they will receive general UIHC information. Volunteers will also attend small group orientation to receive training and information specific to their subunit. Finally, ALL volunteers must spend a complete shift with an experienced volunteer mentor before "earning their wings" - more information about the mentor program will be provided during orientations. Uniform: The dress code for this unit is khakis and a Volunteer Services t-shirt or polo. Shirts are available in the Volunteer Services Office (8025 JCP). Hours Available: The SSR is open Monday-Friday 8 am - 7 pm, the MOR is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 8:00 am- 2:00 pm, and DoSA is open Monday-Friday 10:00am-1:00pm. Volunteers need to sign up for 3 hours each week and may split that time into one-hour or twohour shifts. All volunteer hours should be completed in the same subunit. Areas of Study Best Suited: This unit is a great fit for students in pre-med, pre-nursing, pre-pt, pre-dentistry, and anyone with a strong interest in healthcare. SLB Member : Todd Domeyer (todd-domeyer@uiowa.edu) Unit Description : Volunteers aid the Physical Therapists in daily tasks in the outpatient and inpatient gyms. Activities include running errands, changing linens, helping patients with exercises, cleaning equipment, transferring patients, making hot/cold packs, wrapping therabands, and any other needs of the physical therapist and/or patient. There is a lot of patient and therapist contact involved. Volunteers must be friendly and outgoing. Volunteers also must be reliable and be able to take direction as well as work independently. Training : All college student volunteers are required to attend large and small group orientation. During small group orientation, students will meet the PT Volunteer Supervisor, Jon Leuth, receive a unit tour, and receive instruction on the daily tasks performed by volunteers. Uniform : Volunteers on this unit are required to dress professionally by wearing a volunteer shirt, khakis or other dress pants, and close toed shoes. Volunteers are also required to wear their photo ID badge at all times while volunteering. Hours: Monday- Friday, 8:00am- 5:00 p.m. College student volunteers are expected to devote at least three hours of service per week to the hospital. Area of Study Best Suited : Students who are interested in pursuing health care profession; Pre-PT, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Physicians Assistant, Pre-Dentistry, nursing, etc., are best suited for this unit.
Unit: Respiratory Specialty Care Unit (RSCU)-formerly IPCU SLB Member: Chad Schuety (schuety06@hotmail.com) Unit Description: The Respiratory Specialty Care Unit (RSCU) is a smaller unit which holds a maximum of twelve patients, while each patient's stay may range in time. Prospective volunteers will encounter a numerous set of tasks. It is also very important to note that volunteers who may work in this unit must need a very strong stomach. The variety of tasks may include: washing, feeding, transporting, and moving patients. At times, this unit may call for a lot of direct patient contact. Volunteers may also be asked to sit, talk, read, entertain, and play games with the patient to keep them company. Some other roles may include: paperwork, restocking carts and cupboards, running lab work to pathology, and running errands to pick up supplies. The volunteers will work mostly with the patient/family, nurses, nursing assistant, social services, respiratory, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, dietary, pharmacy services, and the medical team. Volunteers may be able to observe procedures such as MRIs, X-rays, and CT scans. Patients in this unit will greatly appreciate the company volunteers provide them, while it is important to remember to respect patient confidentiality as well as professionalism when working in the RSCU. This unit seeks volunteers who are comforting, generous, and may work well one-on-one with patients and the medical staff. Training: All first time volunteers in the RSCU must attend a small group orientation after a completing large group hospital orientation where volunteers sign up for various units. During the small group orientation, volunteers will be given a tour of the unit as well as being introduced to duties within the unit. After the small group orientation, first time volunteers in the unit will be assigned mentors who will assist with duties during their volunteer shift. This continues on until the volunteer is accustomed to the unit and is comfortable working independently. Uniform: The dress code for this unit is a complete set of scrubs with no open toed shoes/sandals. Hours Available: The RSCU is open from 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. every day of the week. Volunteers should plan on either signing up for either two 1 ½ hour shifts of one 3 hour shift each week. Areas of Study Best Suited: This unit is a great fit for students who are pre-med, pre-nursing, pre-physical therapy, respiratory care or therapy, and anyone interested in health care. Unit: Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) SLB Member: Tom Truong (thomas-truong@uiowa.edu) Unit Description: Volunteers in this unit will do many tasks depending on what is needed at the time. Volunteers will help nurses transport, feed, maneuver, and care for patients. Volunteers also might get to see minor surgical procedures, so if you have a weak stomach, this might not be the unit for you. Volunteers also help the nursing assistants restock the nurses’ stations and linen supplies. Training: All college student volunteers are required to attend large and small group orientation. During small group orientation, students will meet the unit’s nursing director and receive a unit tour. Volunteers will also receive a training session from a nursing assistant. This allows volunteers to become familiar with the unit and their duties. Uniform: The unit dress code is a set of scrubs, which are provided by the hospital. It is important to be identified as a volunteer, and so the volunteer name badge must be worn at all times. Area of Study Best Suited: The SICU is an amazing learning and volunteer experience for anyone interested in the health care field. Being able to experience patient care in this setting is an opportunity that will develop volunteers as students and caregivers. The SICU is especially great for volunteers with an interest in surgical procedures and hospital care. However, volunteers from all fields of study are welcomed. Unit: Volunteer Services Office SLB Member: Greg Bligard (gbligard@healthcare.uiowa.edu) Unit Description: Volunteers perform various tasks both in the office and throughout the hospital. Duties cover a wide range of activities including, but certainly not limited to completing special projects in the office to delivering flowers to patient's rooms to delivering printed emails addressed to patients throughout the hospital. Patient contact will be frequent. Volunteers in this unit will quickly gain an understanding of the hospital layout and the many processes necessary to keep things at the hospital running smoothly. This unit looks for outgoing volunteers willing to learn and try new things. Volunteers will need to be outgoing and motivated. A positive attitude is always appreciated! Training: All volunteers will attend large group orientation, where they will receive general UIHC information. Volunteers will then attend a small group orientation, where they will receive training and information specific to the Volunteer Services Unit. Finally, to complete the training, ALL volunteers will spend a half shift with an experienced volunteer mentor - more information about the mentor program will be provided during orientations. Uniform: The dress code for this unit is khakis and a Volunteer Services t-shirt or polo. Shirts are available in the Volunteer Services Office (8025 JCP). Volunteers must follow the professional appearance policy, which includes wearing the volunteer badge at all times. Hours Available: The unit is open from 8am-5pm Monday-Friday. Volunteers may choose a weekly shift of two1.5 hour shifts or one 3 hour shift. Volunteers from other units may sign up in conjunction with the Volunteer Services unit for one 1.5 shift to complete the required 3 hour commitment if the three hours are not able to be completed in another unit. Areas of Study Best Suited: This unit is good for pre-med students looking to gain a better understanding of the hospital layout. Students with strong commitment to service and care are especially encouraged to volunteer in this unit.
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