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Volunteer Agreement

If accepted into the University of Mississippi Medical Center Volunteer Program, I agree to the following:

• Hold as absolutely confidential all information that I may obtain directly or indirectly concerning patients and staff and not seek to obtain confidential information from a patient. Under NO circumstances can pictures/videos be made of patients and NO posting of patient information on social media.
• Become familiar with and follow the hospital’s policies and procedures.
• Patient safety and quality are UMMC’s top priority and as a volunteer, I understand that I can play an integral part by providing suggestions or ideas to improve Patient Safety or Quality of Care to my volunteer coordinator and/or to the Director of Volunteer Services.
• Commit to volunteer for one 3 hour shift per week for at least 3 months.
• Donate my services to the hospital with no expectation of compensation or future employment.
• Be punctual and dependable, conducting myself with dignity, courtesy and consideration of others.
• Wear the volunteer uniform and nametag and maintain a well-groomed appearance while on duty.
• Carry out assignments and take any problems, criticism or suggestions to the volunteer program coordinator or the Director of Volunteer Services.
• Agree not to leave my assigned area without permission from my on-site supervisor or enter restricted rooms or areas of the hospital where I am not assigned.
• Work only when and where scheduled. If a change in my schedule is needed or desired, I will notify the volunteer coordinator or the Director of Volunteer Services.
• Follow the department’s time card procedures and dress code.
• Notify the Volunteer Services office (984-2068), IN ADVANCE, if unable to come to work as scheduled.

I understand that the Volunteer Services Department reserves the right to terminate my volunteer status as a result of:

• failure to comply with organizational policies, rules and regulations;
• absences without prior notification;
• excess absences;
• unsatisfactory attitude, work or appearance; or
• any other circumstances which in the judgment of the department director or program coordinator would make my continued service as a volunteer contrary to the best interest of the hospital.

I have read each of the above conditions and I agree to abide by them.