How do I become a Volunteer at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital?


Thank you for your interest in volunteering at University of Colorado Hospital. Volunteers play an important and meaningful role in providing care to patients and their loved ones. We hope you find your experience here to be valuable and worthwhile.

Our volunteer program offers a variety of opportunities for service in our hospital to all individuals, ages 16 and up. Our needs vary according to specific department. View a list of current opportunities here. We try to match a volunteer with their interests to make sure it is a positive experience for both the volunteer and the hospital. Volunteer assignments can be arranged to fit your schedule, however, we do ask for at least a 100 hour commitment.

New Volunteer Online Orientation is provided below for you to access the necessary information to begin volunteering with UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital. Steps 1-5 need to be completed before moving onto placement and in-person orientation.

New Volunteer Sign Up Process

Step One: Complete the online application.

Step Two: Review the University of Colorado Volunteer Handbook.

Step Three: Log into your account and complete the online required education modules with the associated quizzes. Complete the HIPAA training.

Step Four: Log into your account to read and complete the following agreements:

  • Handbook Acknowledgement
  • Dress Code
  • Confidentiality Agreement
  • Code of Conduct
  • Uniform and Badge Policy

Step Five: Request an interview. Email uchvolunteerservices@uchealth.org with the subject line: "Request for a volunteer interview". Interviews will be done remotely. You will need access to a computer and camera for your interview.

Step Six: Set-up in-person orientation and department training. Complete a background check (18 and older). Schedule and complete a health screen.

**Disclaimer: If this process is not completed within 30 days, we reserve the right to remove your application from our records and discontinue the process.