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Application Requirements


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Trinity Health Ann Arbor & Livingston

There are certain key requirements that we ask each volunteer to meet in order to volunteer at Trinity Health Ann Arbor and Livingston. These requirements are set in place for your protection as well as for the protection of our patients, visitors, and staff. Each requirement must be met before your first day of volunteering.

The list below contains some of our requirements; however, others may also apply. Required forms are listed under the Resources Center.

  • Interview and follow-up appointments — All volunteers will speak with Volunteer Services staff to discuss interests and determine potential placement. Follow-ups are held in person on Wednesdays to complete paperwork, obtain uniforms, and obtain ID Badges.
     
  • Background Check - All volunteers 18 and over will be subject to a criminal background check.
     
  • Health Screening
    • Test negative for 2 TB skin tests (If positive, the volunteer must provide a clear chest x-ray report, free of charge)
    • Provide immunization record or other document showing receipt of two doses of Varicella vaccine, lab test showing immunity, or provide a history of having had Chickenpox.
    • Provide immunization record or other documents showing receipt of two (2) doses of Measles, Mumps, Rubeola(MMR) or evidence of immunity (positive antibody titer) from lab testing.
    • Provide a record of Tdap (Tetanus, Diptheria, Acellular Pertussis) vaccine. (The Tdap vaccine is required for anyone (regardless of age) working in a clinical setting.)
    • TB, MMR vaccine may be received through your physician's office or free of charge at our Employee Health Services.
    • Provide a record of receiving this year's influenza vaccine. If you haven't received this year's flu shot, you will be required to get one free of charge at our Employee Health Services.
    • Return your Health Clearance form to the Volunteer Department after health screenings have been completed.
    • Provide immunization record or other documents showing receipt of a full dose of the Covid 19 vaccination(s). 
       
  • Training/Orientation - As a volunteer, you are required to complete a volunteer orientation. Volunteers will learn about policies and procedures, guidelines, rules, and regulations, along with the benefits associated with volunteering. You will have an option to complete a take-home orientation or complete the online version. Please view the online orientation PowerPoint and complete the quiz in the Resource section. Please allow thirty minutes to fully complete the quiz.
     
  • References - All volunteers will need to have one professional reference forms completed by non-relatives.
     
  • Annual Refresher and Acknowledgement - Review of materials are to be completed by volunteers after 1 year of service. You will receive an email that will instruct you when to complete these assessments. If you would prefer a paper copy, please call Volunteer Services at 734-712-4164, you will then have an option to obtain a written/paper Thank you for your service!
    • Verification of Hours - If you have fulfilled the hours for your program and require verification of hours, complete the Verification of Hours Application under the resource section.