Volunteer
We are not accepting applications at this time. We will accept applications again between June 1-21, 2013.
We accepted and place Volunteers for the Adult Program quarterly:
Applications will be accepted:
December 1-21, 2012
March 1-22, 2013
June 1-21, 2013
September 1-20, 2013
Orientations 2013:
April 10, 2013 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
April 11, 2013 10:00a.m. - 1:00 p.m
July 10, 2013 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
July 11, 2013 10:00 - 1:00 p.m.
October 9, 2013 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
October 10, 2013 10:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Volunteer Requirements
Our Application Process
Applications will be open and accepted quarterly. We spend a lot of time developing the new volunteer and therefore, we only bring on new volunteers during certain times of the year. See application acceptance dates and orientation dates above. Upon receipt of your application, you should be contacted with in 5 to 7 days. Acceptance into the program is contingent upon the completion of our on-boarding requirements.
Placements for "summer only" are limited and subject to a 72-hour commitment. Students interested in volunteering during summer must be certain of their ability to follow through on the commitment and submit their application by May 18, 2013.
Please note that our program does not provide the opportunity to shadow physicians, nurses, or other health care providers, nor do we allow volunteers to perform any sort of medical procedures. For Shadow opportunities, contact Hospital Human Resources at 843-792-0623.
We provide volunteers training and ongoing support. New volunteers are required to complete general orientation. In addition to your overall orientation you will receive an orientation and training in your particular area of service. 
Commit to a minimum of one 3-4 hour shift per week on the same day at the same time
Fulfill a minimum of 100 volunteer hours per year
Recovery and Trauma must be at least age 21, and have HEP-B documentation.
Prospective volunteers must complete a health screening, background check, and formal orientation to MUSC's policies and procedures, as well as orientation to the assigned unit.
Completed application, Criminal background check, Interview, Pre-Placement Health screening, General Orientation,Orientation to selected volunteer area
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