University Hospital
Our tradition of excellence consistently ranks University Hospital a “Best” hospital by U.S. News & World Report.
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About University Hospital
About University Hospital
University Hospital has an international reputation, bringing thousands of people, from the region and around the world, to Cincinnati to receive care from world-renowned physicians in state-of-the-art medical facilities.
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Patients & Visitors
Patients & Visitors
University Hospital has an international reputation, bringing thousands of people, from the region and around the world, to Cincinnati to receive care from world-renowned physicians in state-of-the-art medical facilities.
Volunteers
You Can Make a Difference
Thank you for your interest in Volunteer Services. Volunteers are an important part of our University Hospital community and we welcome your application. We believe you can make a difference.
Along with your contribution of time, we welcome donations of books, magazines, videos and DVDs to provide to our patients during their stay at University Hospital. Please call the volunteer office for more information on donations.
Pet Therapy
Volunteer Services offers pet therapy at patient request to help reduce anxiety and depression associated with hospitalization. Please contact Volunteer Services if you have a pet who may be interested in becoming a pet therapy dog or if you know a patient who would enjoy a visit.
Adult Volunteers
Opportunities for adult volunteers include clerical work, visiting with patients with a book cart to deliver books and magazines, escorting patients and visitors, waiting room and emergency department assistance, and many other specific opportunities on nursing floors and within specific departments such as Women’s Health, Neuroscience, and the Barrett Cancer Center. Groups are encouraged to inquire about special projects, which may involve offsite work.
University Hospital VolunTeen Program
University Hospital, offers a (June to mid-August) summer VolunTeen program for teens aged 14 – 18, but still in high school. Deadline for application is May 15. This teen program allows volunteer opportunities to our young people that may encourage a healthcare career.
Volunteer Application
To request an application for any of the Volunteer programs offered at University Hospital, contact Volunteer Services at 513-584-4875 to have an application mailed to you.