Volunteer at St. Luke's – Sioux City

1. Complete the online College Volunteer Application. In the notes section of the application, put "SUMMER VOLUNTEER BOOT CAMP". Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an email explaining the volunteer onboarding and orientation process.
2. From our areas of interest, you will choose one or several areas to volunteer in and experience.
3. You will receive hands on training from a department champion who will introduce you to the area and show you the tasks that need to be accomplished while you are volunteering.
4. Volunteers will log their hours into our VICNET system allowing the Volunteer Services Office to track the program and report on its success.

• Emergency Room
• NICU
• Rehab/Pediatric Rehab
• Mom and Baby
• Siouxland PACE
• Behavioral Health
• ICU
• Radiology

1. Complete the Online Volunteer Application. Once you have submitted your application, you will be contacted the next business day to schedule a new volunteer meeting.
2. Attend the in-person interview. The new volunteer meeting will consist of Volunteer Services staff asking about your experience and interests, your reasons for wanting to volunteer and the times you are available to volunteer.
3. Complete a Health Screening. You will be given the information to schedule a health screening where you will be asked to provide proof of required immunizations; if you do not have proof a blood titer will be drawn to determine your current vaccinations. The cost of the health screening and lab draw is covered by Volunteer Services.
   – Bring a copy of your immunization records
   – You will need to bring the parental/guardian signature form given to you at the interview, otherwise, you will need your parent/guardian to accompany you to the health screen.
4. Complete Background Check Process. UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Volunteer services will run your background check.
5. Complete New Volunteer Orientation Components. Orientation provides an overview of polices and procedures and explains how volunteers assist UnityPoint Health in creating a positive healthcare experience. We ask that you complete all the orientation components within two weeks of your volunteer interview. Once you have completed all the orientation components you will be contacted within two business days to finalize your next steps. Please note that if you are unable to complete the new volunteer orientation components online, Volunteer Services will provide accommodations.
6. Set up your Vicnet net account. VicNet is our Volunteer Information Center hub that allows volunteers to manage their schedule, view and submit service hours and more. Review the instructions to set up your account.
7. Volunteer Assignment. Once you have completed the on-boarding components you are ready to be placed in your volunteer assignment. You will be contacted within two business days to set up your next steps, which include either scheduled assignment training or on-the-job training. Volunteers will be asked to come in early on their first day to receive their ID badge and volunteer shirt.

Animals must meet the following requirements:

• Be certified by a reputable certification authority; we highly recommend Alliance for Therapy Dogs. Please have the certification document available.
• Be at least one year old, domesticated, obedient, trained and housebroken
• Be with the owner a minimum of six months
• Welcome, not merely tolerate, interactions with strangers
• Have proof from your veterinarian for:
• Yearly "well pet" visit
• Current vaccination records
• Pet Partner Animal Screening Form
• Not be fed raw meat

Humans must meet the following requirements:

• Be at least 16 years old and outgoing
• Complete the UnityPoint Health – St. Luke's volunteer orientation process. These steps will take approximately three hours to complete.
• Application
• Interview
• Health Screen (required vaccinations)
• Background check
• New volunteer orientation
• Complete assignment training with a UnityPoint Health – St. Luke's Pet Pal Mentor
• Commit to a regular monthly schedule
• Be in uniform with ID badge