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Would you like to volunteer at a hospital?

The Center for Service-Learning and Civic Engagement (CSLCE) works collaboratively with two local hospitals, Sparrow Health Systems and Ingham Regional Medical Center.  The CSLCE places 300-500 students into these hospitals per semester.  Since you are a student, the ONLY way to volunteer in the hospitals is through the CSLCE.  e, depending on if you are a MSU student or a non-MSU students there are different ways to apply for a position.

Hospital Program Overview

  • Volunteer approximately four hours per week for an entire MSU semester
  • Complete the semester with a maximum of two absences
  • Attend a hospital orientation
  • Subject to a background check
  • Produce a “negative” TB test result

Fall Semester 09

  • Enrollment is CLOSED for Fall Semester.  Please try again in Spring 2010.  Enrollment begins Friday, January 8, 2010 at 8am.

MSU STUDENTS:

Apply for positions at www.servicelearning.msu.edu (Click on “Find a Service Opportunity” and following the directions.)

NON-MSU STUDENTS:

As a non-msu student, you are unable to access the online application.  Therefore, below are the steps to take to apply for a position at either one of the hospitals.

  1. Select at which hospital you would like to volunteer
  2. Review the unit descriptions and select three (3) volunteer options that interest you
  3. Email Tina Houghton at hought17@msu.edu with the following information on August 28 starting at 8:00am. (No requests will be honored prior to this date/time.)
  • Full name, address, city, state, zip code, phone number
  • Three (3) placement options including, include unit name, number, and times that you are available in 4-hour blocks

IMPORTANT:  After securing your placement, complete the requirements for the appropriate hospital (requirements listed under the hospital below)

Sparrow Health System

Requirements/Information:

Ingham Regional Medical Center

Requirements/Information:

Important Dates for both hospitals:

  • Last day to volunteer – December 11

If you have any questions, please contact Tina Houghton at hought17@msu.edu or 517-353-4400.