CW UAMS Volunteer

Closing Date:

12/31/2028

Type of Position:

Job Type:

Volunteer

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

The safety of our team members at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is our top priority. For this reason, successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or have an approved medical or religious exemption on file with our Student & Employee Health Services dept. UAMS will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance.
 

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator at this link and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

Department:

ICE | CW CORE VS Volunteer Staff

Summary of Job Duties:

Volunteers play an important and intricate role on the UAMS campus by helping enrich patients’ and their families’ experiences while being treated at UAMS. Volunteers serve in a multitude of ways at UAMS, including direct patient support and indirect patient support.

Qualifications:

• Extroverted, mature, positive, service oriented individuals with emphasis on compassion for patients and visitors
• Physical ability to withstand periods of walking, standing, or pushing a wheelchair
• Ability to communicate clearly in English; bilingual skills are helpful
• Ability to take initiative and be flexible assuming different roles as needed
• Can work independently

Additional Information:

This is the second portion of the UAMS Volunteer onboarding process. Volunteer applicants should have already completed the Volunteer Application online before arriving to this step. All mandatory fields will have a red asterisk that you must complete before moving on to the next steps.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.