Thank you for considering volunteering at Nebraska Medicine, a leading healthcare provider in Lincoln, Nebraska. While we are currently pausing applications for new volunteers until spring 2025, we encourage you to explore the diverse and rewarding opportunities available. Your interest in supporting our patients and staff is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to welcoming new volunteers in the future. Please check back with us in spring 2025 to begin your application process.
General Volunteer Opportunities
Ambassadors (Nebraska Medical Center, Bellevue Medical Center and Village Pointe Health Center)
Become a vital part of the welcoming experience at Nebraska Medicine. As an Ambassador, you will greet guests at our main entrances and provide essential wayfinding assistance within the facility. This role is perfect for individuals who enjoy interacting with people and providing a helpful first impression.
- Locations & Schedules: Weekdays at Bellevue and Village Pointe (7 a.m. to 4 p.m.), and Weekdays at Nebraska Medical Center (7 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
Anatomic Pathology (Nebraska Medical Center)
Support the critical work of our Anatomic Pathology department. Volunteers in this role assist staff with the important tasks of slide delivery and organizing slide files for storage. This is a behind-the-scenes opportunity to contribute to essential diagnostic processes.
- Schedule: Weekdays, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cardiac Intensive Care/Progressive Care Inpatient Unit (Nebraska Medical Center)
Make a direct impact on patient comfort in our Cardiac Intensive Care and Progressive Care units. In this role, you will visit newly admitted patients to introduce them to hospital services, explain patient guides, and detail food ordering procedures, helping to ease their transition and improve their hospital stay. This role embodies aspects of Cuddle Care Volunteer Programs Lincoln Ne by providing comfort and support during a vulnerable time.
- Schedule: Weekdays and Weekends, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Child Life/Inpatient Pediatrics (Nebraska Medical Center)
Bring joy and support to hospitalized children in our Inpatient Pediatrics unit. Assist our Child Life staff by engaging children in diversionary activities designed to foster positive self-esteem and create a more positive hospital experience. Volunteers in this area play a crucial role in cuddle care volunteer programs lincoln ne by offering emotional support and engaging activities for young patients.
- Schedule: Weekdays & Weekends, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Age Requirement: Must be at least 19 years old.
Clarkson Tower, level four, Medical-Surgical Inpatient (Nebraska Medical Center)
Provide valuable support to both staff and patients on our Medical-Surgical Inpatient unit. Assist administrative and patient care staff with nonclinical tasks, and enhance patient stays by offering friendly visits. This includes explaining food ordering and patient guides, contributing to a more comfortable and informed patient experience.
- Schedule: Weekdays, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Clinic/Department Assistant (Nebraska Medical Center, Bellevue Medical Center and Village Pointe Health Center)
Become an integral part of our outpatient clinics by assisting patients and their families. Provide administrative support to clinic staff across various departments, including:
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Cancer Clinic (Nebraska Medical Center)
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Bariatrics Center (Nebraska Medical Center)
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Diabetes and Endocrinology Center (Nebraska Medical Center)
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Home Instead Center for Successful Aging
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Midtown Health Center
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Multi-Organ Transplant Clinic (Nebraska Medical Center)
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Resource and Wellness Center (Nebraska Medical Center)
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Olson Center for Women’s Health (Nebraska Medical Center)
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Physical Therapy (Nebraska Medical Center)
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Wound Clinic (Nebraska Medical Center)
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Schedule: Weekdays, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
CornerStone Gifts and Clarkson Gift Shop (Nebraska Medical Center)
Support Nebraska Medicine while engaging with visitors and staff. Assist customers at our gift shops as they select gifts, flowers, and other items. Proceeds from these shops directly support special projects within the medical center, making this a contribution to the wider hospital community.
- Schedule: Weekdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Emergency Department (Nebraska Medical Center and Bellevue Medical Center)
Offer crucial support in our fast-paced Emergency Departments. Assist families and staff by performing essential non-medical duties. This role requires maturity and the ability to handle a dynamic environment.
- Locations & Schedules: Nebraska Medical Center (Weekdays and Weekends, 8 a.m. to midnight), Bellevue Medical Center (10 a.m. to 10 p.m.).
- Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.
Equipment Transporter (Nebraska Medical Center)
Play a vital role in maintaining a clean and safe hospital environment. Transport soiled reusable equipment from patient floors throughout Nebraska Medical Center to the Clarkson Tower Sterile Processing area. This is a physically active role contributing to infection control.
Heart and Vascular Inpatient Unit (Nebraska Medical Center)
Similar to the Cardiac Care Unit role, here you will focus on patients in the Heart and Vascular Inpatient Unit. Visit newly admitted patients to explain patient guides, food ordering, and other services designed to improve their hospital experience. Your interactions provide comfort and information, aligning with the spirit of cuddle care volunteer programs lincoln ne in offering patient-centered support.
- Schedule: Weekdays and Weekends, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Hospitality Cart (Nebraska Medical Center, Bellevue Medical Center and Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center)
Enhance patient comfort by distributing items from our hospitality cart. Engage with adult patients and their guests, offering items such as crossword puzzles, magazines, and playing cards to provide a welcome distraction and improve their overall comfort.
- Schedule: Weekdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Infusion Center (Nebraska Medical Center and Village Pointe Health Center)
Provide support and hospitality to patients and families in our Infusion Centers. Assist with hospitality tasks and provide general department support, creating a welcoming and comfortable environment for those undergoing treatments.
- Schedule: Weekdays, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Lied Tower Inpatient Unit Support (Nebraska Medical Center)
Support patient floors within Lied Tower by undertaking nonclinical tasks. Visit with patients to explain patient guides, meal ordering, and other services, directly contributing to a smoother and more comfortable patient stay.
- Schedule: Weekdays and Weekends, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Neurology Inpatient Unit (Nebraska Medical Center)
Assist patients in our Neurology Inpatient Unit by introducing them to educational tablets and other guest tools designed to enhance their stay. Your role helps patients access resources and information to improve their hospital experience.
- Schedule: Weekdays and Weekends, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Patient Mail (Nebraska Medical Center)
Brighten a patient’s day through a simple yet meaningful task. Deliver mail and “Well Wishes” e-mails to patients, providing a personal connection to the outside world during their hospital stay.
- Schedule: Weekdays, afternoons.
Pulmonary Diagnostic Ambassadors (Nebraska Medical Center)
Enhance guest relations and improve patient experiences within our Pulmonary Diagnostic areas. Escort patients throughout the campus to appointments and entrances, providing guidance and support to ease their visit.
- Schedule: Weekdays, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Radiology Ambassadors (Nebraska Medical Center)
Similar to Pulmonary Diagnostic Ambassadors, you will focus on the Radiology areas. Escort patients to appointments and entrances, improving patient flow and reducing anxiety associated with navigating a medical facility.
- Schedule: Weekdays, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Surgery Ambassadors (Nebraska Medical Center and Bellevue Medical Center)
Provide a welcoming presence and wayfinding assistance to guests in our surgical areas. Help individuals navigate the facility, reducing stress and ensuring a smoother experience during surgical visits.
- Schedule: Weekdays, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Volunteer Opportunities – Additional Training and Requirements
Angel Hearts & Hands (Nebraska Medical Center, Bellevue Medical Center and Village Pointe Health Center)
For those with a talent for crafting, join Angel Hearts & Hands! Individual volunteers or groups can contribute by knitting, sewing, and crafting projects that benefit our patients. Projects include prayer shawls, lap blankets, turbans, and more. This program offers a unique way to provide comfort and care, embodying the compassionate spirit of cuddle care volunteer programs lincoln ne through handmade items.
Animal Assisted Therapy (Pet Therapy) (Nebraska Medical Center, Bellevue Medical Center and Village Pointe Health Center)
Share the therapeutic benefits of animal companionship. If you have a certified pet therapy dog with a recognized organization, you can volunteer in our Animal Assisted Therapy program. Pet therapy helps reduce patient stress through interactions with trained and gentle animals.
- Schedule: Weekdays, varied hours.
- Requirement: Dog must be a certified pet therapy dog.
Spiritual Care (Nebraska Medical Center and Bellevue Medical Center)
Support patients’ spiritual well-being by connecting them with their faith communities and medical center resources. Volunteers in Spiritual Care play a vital role in holistic patient care.
- Schedule: Weekdays and Weekends.
- Requirement: Interview with a Spiritual Care manager required before placement.
We encourage you to consider these diverse volunteer opportunities at Nebraska Medicine. While new applications are temporarily paused, we invite you to explore these roles and consider applying in spring 2025. Your contribution as a volunteer can make a significant difference in the lives of our patients and the functioning of our healthcare system in Lincoln, NE.
