”Volunteering with AIM was beyond my expectations. I learned so much from my mentor and even more from the patients themselves. The experience was the highlight of my week and I can’t wait to continue volunteering in years to come.”
Our volunteers have the opportunity to make a profound difference in patients’ lives. Arts in Medicine welcomes applicants in the Fall and Summer semesters who have a background in a variety of disciplines including visual arts, music, dance, creative writing, contemplative arts and more!
Arts in Medicine volunteers experience a mix of direct and indirect contact with pediatric and adult patients during their volunteer shift.
What styles of volunteering to expect:
- Most volunteers assist AIM artists with regularly scheduled group activities called “workshops” that may occur in the hospital setting or at a community health or wellness site.
- Some volunteers engage in public performance. These types of volunteers are typically musicians who provide music for patients, visitors, and staff in common areas of the hospital.
- Experienced volunteers work in conjunction with AIM artists to answer bedside patient requests and staff referrals.
- Details about AIM’s volunteer opportunities can be found here: AIM Volunteer Placement Opportunities (link will go live at 9am on Oct 31)
AIM Volunteer Requirements
- Volunteers must be 18+
- New AIM applicants must be degree seeking and at least in their sophomore year in the semester in which they plan to apply.
- Ability to commit to a regular weekly volunteer shift of 1-3 hours between 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday for the duration of at least ONE CALENDAR YEAR. Within that year, volunteers will be permitted one semester off, if they choose.
- Professionalism and dependability
- Enthusiasm and affability
- Excellent communication
- Artistic skill and/or experience in the subject of the “workshop”
Many student volunteers have opportunities to receive course credit for their work with Arts in Medicine. To find courses available through the UF Center for Arts in Medicine, go to the Education page on our website.
Already an AIM volunteer?
Returning volunteers steps
- By November 18th at 5pm :
- Complete AIM’s Information Form and Quiz through our Volunteer Portal (Spring placement details will be updated and link will go live at 9am October 31st)
- Email AIM’s Senior Program Manager, Sam Moss (sam.moss@ufhealth.org) to notify AIM of your interest in continuing with us
- By November 18th
- Return Volunteer Placement forms are due to Volunteer Services at volsvcs@shands.ufl.edu
- these will be emailed to you and can be found on the VIC homepage on October 31
- Return Volunteer Placement forms are due to Volunteer Services at volsvcs@shands.ufl.edu
Check out the Volunteer Toolkit!