Volunteer Program and Internship

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Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Whether you want to offer service to the community, explore career interests, use professional skills, expand your circle of friends or make a difference in the lives of others, volunteering greatly benefits our patient experience and community engagement.

Volunteer as an Individual

Individual volunteer opportunities are available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. You can also volunteer at special events throughout the year on evenings and weekends.

Criteria to Become an Individual Volunteer

To be considered as a volunteer at the Munroe-Meyer Institute, you must:

Be at least 16 years of age.
Consent to and pass a drug screen and criminal background check (by UNMC).
Make an initial six-month commitment to volunteer.

Volunteer Opportunities

Clean and organize observation rooms, toys and other materials.
Welcome guests to the Munroe-Meyer Institute and help patients and visitors navigate through the facility.
Assist in making speech stimuli cards for therapy sessions.
Assist with food preparation.
Assist with assessments and treatment sessions.
Set up and breakdown rooms for meetings and events.
Data collection and inventory management.
General office assistance: make copies, laminate, update patient files, sort and deliver mail.
Contact MMI's Department of Recreational Therapy for department-specific volunteer opportunities.

Application Process

Individuals interested in volunteering can apply using an online application.

The application and pre-registration process takes one to two weeks. Once complete, you will be notified by email of your enrollment in our volunteer program and provided with an orientation class schedule.

As an individual volunteer, you are required to complete a 1-hour orientation class prior to volunteering. These are offered at various times each month and take place at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.

During orientation, volunteers will:

Receive general information about our services and a tour of the Munroe-Meyer Institute.
Meet with departmental representatives to discuss volunteer opportunities.
Obtain a UNMC/MMI photo identification badge.

Volunteer as a Group, School or Community Organization

Opportunities for groups, schools and community organizations are available upon request. These events are best suited for groups of 10-15 people or fewer and are typically scheduled during our normal business hours; however, other arrangements may be possible.

Special Events

Take part in our most popular and exclusive annual events! The Munroe-Meyer Institute hosts a variety of special events, from Autism Acceptance Month in April to Tick-or-Treating at Halloween. As a volunteer, you might assist in event planning, guest registration, event set up and/or tear down or lending a hand during the event.

Special event opportunities are available for individuals or groups. These events are a great opportunity for students to receive community service hours and corporate teams and other groups to work together on a project that impacts the local community.