Health Care Serve & Observe Experience (SOE) program

In addition to our regular college volunteer program, we offer the Health Care Serve & Observe Experience (SOE) program. SOE gain valuable experience by committing to volunteer at least 9 hours per week for an entire semester in one of our volunteer areas.  In return, you receive one shadow experience with a professional in an area such as:

• physician
• nurse
• medical imaging technician
• physical therapist, complete new volunteer shadow shift
• occupational therapist
• lab technician

Space is very limited, so apply early.

Earn college credit

It may be possible for SOE volunteers to earn college credit for this experience. It is each student's responsibility to coordinate all details with his/her college for college credit.

Volunteer opportunities

Guest services Lobby Emergency Department Surgical Guest Lounge Patient Escort Gift shop

Patient services Day Surgery Center Patient Experience Cart Surgical Services Spiritual care

Support services Special projects

Volunteer Placement Process

To begin your volunteer experience, take these steps:

• 1. Complete an online application.







• 2. Attend orientation.



• 3. Complete required health screening. This can be completed at United Hospital (no charge) or by your physician. Information will be provided at Orientation.



• 4. Complete a Shadow Shift. Information wil be provided at Orientation.

Summer term: May 25 to August 14, 2010

Volunteer at least 9 hours per week for one semester. Apply by May 5, 2010.