Applications will be accepted starting April 8, 2024 through April 19, 2024, closing at 4pm on 4/19/24:
Through the UHC Volunteer Program, students will gain an oversight of the clinical operation of a healthcare setting while developing a sense of empathy for the patient. Students will gain a sense of the value of teamwork. This is NOT a shadowing opportunity. Opportunities include three different areas of the Health Center.
- Clinical areas
- Assist staff with patient care that includes taking a brief health history, taking vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, respirations, and temperature) and keeping exam rooms clean and stocked.
- Requires CNA/EMT/MA/PCT training prior to applying
- Front Office areas
- Greet students as they enter the Health Center.
- Involves good communication and customer service skills
- Assist in transporting lab specimens from various clinics to the lab for continuity of care.
- No previous experience or training is required.
- Lab area
- Maintain clean linens and instruments for assigned clinics.
- Assist lab staff with running in-house labs.
- No previous experience or training is required.
We accept applications each semester as needed. Qualified applicants are interviewed and selected after registration. A major in a health-related field is required as well as completion of 2 semesters at JMU.
New volunteers begin their mandatory training each semester before classes begin, with an extensive online training course, as well as on-site training.
For questions or additional information please contact Deborah Hoover, RN at (540) 568-1725 or by emailing hooverdd@jmu.edu.
Other opportunities:
- Check JobLink for graduate assistant and other paid position openings.