The NICU Reading Program is a volunteer initiative where students read to infants in the NICU to support early neurocognitive development, language exposure, and emotional comfort. Volunteers must complete the training slides before participating. Shifts are one hour long, with two people per shift. The program is located at UTMB John Sealy Hospital on the 6th floor (NICU). Volunteers should check in at the front desk and state that you are part of the NICU Reading Program. Books are provided in the cabinet next to the entrance sink on side 6C and are hospital-approved for easy cleaning. After reading, books should be wiped down and placed in the designated “dirty” bin in the cabinet. To receive credit for the session, you must: • Check in through the iPad at the front desk and state you are a part of the NICU Reading Program upon arrival • Volunteer for no more than 1–2 shifts per day • Scan the QR code (located in cabinet) and complete the checkout questionnaire at the end of your session Volunteers must wear scrubs and keep their UTMB badge visible at all times. Please check the training slides using the link below: https://liveutmb-my.sharepoint.com/:p:/g/personal/nisubram_utmb_edu/IQANf_mQ-uuJSZfLymXeWa7OAcignBqmChxIZB2x-omY5TE?e=xEgXey
A community-clinic partnership between Galveston Central Church, Family Service Center, and St. Vincent’s focused on support and compassionate care for people at risk for or experiencing homelessness who have healthcare needs.
Galveston Central Church opens-up their facility to all, including people experiencing homelessness, providing a warm meal, hot shower, laundry services, bike repair, and partnership to empower them in their journey of life. Service as a general volunteer. No religious events associated with the service or required for participation. Please make sure to watch video associated with this session prior to volunteering.
Michael serves as the Pastor of Galveston Central Church and received his Master of Divinity from Southern Methodist University. He has received numerous awards including the W.B.J. Martin Award in Homiletics, Good Samaritan Award, and the One Matters Discipleship Award. Michael is... Read More →
CHRISTUS Our Daily Bread provides nutritious meals, clean clothing, personal hygiene, mental health, and medical services to the community, many of whom are experiencing homelessness. You will serve as a general volunteer, a big need is helping in the kitchen for food preparation. Dress Code: Wear comfortable, modest clothing that you don't mind getting dirty. Closed-toe, non-slip shoes are required. Long hair should be tied back, and loose jewelry should be avoided. Aprons, gloves, and hairnets will be provided as needed.
Students approved by the IRB will assist with research surveys, chart reviews, clinical tracking sheets, and participant tracking sheets. They must be added to IRB #24-0010 prior to participation.
The NICU Reading Program is a volunteer initiative where students read to infants in the NICU to support early neurocognitive development, language exposure, and emotional comfort. Volunteers must complete the training slides before participating. Shifts are one hour long, with two people per shift. The program is located at UTMB John Sealy Hospital on the 6th floor (NICU). Volunteers should check in at the front desk and state that you are part of the NICU Reading Program. Books are provided in the cabinet next to the entrance sink on side 6C and are hospital-approved for easy cleaning. After reading, books should be wiped down and placed in the designated “dirty” bin in the cabinet. To receive credit for the session, you must: • Check in through the iPad at the front desk and state you are a part of the NICU Reading Program upon arrival • Volunteer for no more than 1–2 shifts per day • Scan the QR code (located in cabinet) and complete the checkout questionnaire at the end of your session Volunteers must wear scrubs and keep their UTMB badge visible at all times. Please check the training slides using the link below: https://liveutmb-my.sharepoint.com/:p:/g/personal/nisubram_utmb_edu/IQANf_mQ-uuJSZfLymXeWa7OAcignBqmChxIZB2x-omY5TE?e=xEgXey
Work directly with older adults in a senior day program providing meaningful and purposeful social interactions while fulfilling your service-learning requirements. By partnering with Libbie's Place, you’ll play a key role in providing meaningful engagement for older adults experiencing a decline in independence while gaining valuable experience for your medical career.
The event is a community service initiative aimed at providing lunch to the unhoused and underserved individuals in Galveston. Hosted at Galveston Central Church, volunteers will come together to prepare and serve meals, ensuring that those in need receive a hot meal and a sense of support and community. The activities will include assembling sandwiches, plating food, and distributing the meals to those in attendance, with the goal of fostering compassion, generosity, and social responsibility. Volunteers will play a crucial role in making the event run smoothly, working together to serve food and possibly engage with community members in a meaningful way. This event will not only provide a meal but also show solidarity with those facing challenges in the area.
Michael serves as the Pastor of Galveston Central Church and received his Master of Divinity from Southern Methodist University. He has received numerous awards including the W.B.J. Martin Award in Homiletics, Good Samaritan Award, and the One Matters Discipleship Award. Michael is... Read More →
The NICU Reading Program is a volunteer initiative where students read to infants in the NICU to support early neurocognitive development, language exposure, and emotional comfort. Volunteers must complete the training slides before participating. Shifts are one hour long, with two people per shift. The program is located at UTMB John Sealy Hospital on the 6th floor (NICU). Volunteers should check in at the front desk and state that you are part of the NICU Reading Program. Books are provided in the cabinet next to the entrance sink on side 6C and are hospital-approved for easy cleaning. After reading, books should be wiped down and placed in the designated “dirty” bin in the cabinet. To receive credit for the session, you must: • Check in through the iPad at the front desk and state you are a part of the NICU Reading Program upon arrival • Volunteer for no more than 1–2 shifts per day • Scan the QR code (located in cabinet) and complete the checkout questionnaire at the end of your session Volunteers must wear scrubs and keep their UTMB badge visible at all times. Please check the training slides using the link below: https://liveutmb-my.sharepoint.com/:p:/g/personal/nisubram_utmb_edu/IQANf_mQ-uuJSZfLymXeWa7OAcignBqmChxIZB2x-omY5TE?e=xEgXey
The NICU Reading Program is a volunteer initiative where students read to infants in the NICU to support early neurocognitive development, language exposure, and emotional comfort. Volunteers must complete the training slides before participating. Shifts are one hour long, with two people per shift. The program is located at UTMB John Sealy Hospital on the 6th floor (NICU). Volunteers should check in at the front desk and state that you are part of the NICU Reading Program. Books are provided in the cabinet next to the entrance sink on side 6C and are hospital-approved for easy cleaning. After reading, books should be wiped down and placed in the designated “dirty” bin in the cabinet. To receive credit for the session, you must: • Check in through the iPad at the front desk and state you are a part of the NICU Reading Program upon arrival • Volunteer for no more than 1–2 shifts per day • Scan the QR code (located in cabinet) and complete the checkout questionnaire at the end of your session Volunteers must wear scrubs and keep their UTMB badge visible at all times. Please check the training slides using the link below: https://liveutmb-my.sharepoint.com/:p:/g/personal/nisubram_utmb_edu/IQANf_mQ-uuJSZfLymXeWa7OAcignBqmChxIZB2x-omY5TE?e=xEgXey
The NICU Reading Program is a volunteer initiative where students read to infants in the NICU to support early neurocognitive development, language exposure, and emotional comfort. Volunteers must complete the training slides before participating. Shifts are one hour long, with two people per shift. The program is located at UTMB John Sealy Hospital on the 6th floor (NICU). Volunteers should check in at the front desk and state that you are part of the NICU Reading Program. Books are provided in the cabinet next to the entrance sink on side 6C and are hospital-approved for easy cleaning. After reading, books should be wiped down and placed in the designated “dirty” bin in the cabinet. To receive credit for the session, you must: • Check in through the iPad at the front desk and state you are a part of the NICU Reading Program upon arrival • Volunteer for no more than 1–2 shifts per day • Scan the QR code (located in cabinet) and complete the checkout questionnaire at the end of your session Volunteers must wear scrubs and keep their UTMB badge visible at all times. Please check the training slides using the link below: https://liveutmb-my.sharepoint.com/:p:/g/personal/nisubram_utmb_edu/IQANf_mQ-uuJSZfLymXeWa7OAcignBqmChxIZB2x-omY5TE?e=xEgXey
The NICU Reading Program is a volunteer initiative where students read to infants in the NICU to support early neurocognitive development, language exposure, and emotional comfort. Volunteers must complete the training slides before participating. Shifts are one hour long, with two people per shift. The program is located at UTMB John Sealy Hospital on the 6th floor (NICU). Volunteers should check in at the front desk and state that you are part of the NICU Reading Program. Books are provided in the cabinet next to the entrance sink on side 6C and are hospital-approved for easy cleaning. After reading, books should be wiped down and placed in the designated “dirty” bin in the cabinet. To receive credit for the session, you must: • Check in through the iPad at the front desk and state you are a part of the NICU Reading Program upon arrival • Volunteer for no more than 1–2 shifts per day • Scan the QR code (located in cabinet) and complete the checkout questionnaire at the end of your session Volunteers must wear scrubs and keep their UTMB badge visible at all times. Please check the training slides using the link below: https://liveutmb-my.sharepoint.com/:p:/g/personal/nisubram_utmb_edu/IQANf_mQ-uuJSZfLymXeWa7OAcignBqmChxIZB2x-omY5TE?e=xEgXey
Work directly with older adults in a senior day program providing meaningful and purposeful social interactions while fulfilling your service-learning requirements. By partnering with Libbie's Place, you’ll play a key role in providing meaningful engagement for older adults experiencing a decline in independence while gaining valuable experience for your medical career.
Dress Code: Scrubs Only. Please be sure to view the video link sent to you by email prior to attending your session. Hospital to Home (H2H) is a student-led clinical experience aimed at connecting hospitalized patients at high risk for unmet social and medical needs with the appropriate resources. The program aims to improve health outcomes and reduce the need for future hospitalization. Students in the program help facilitate a successful transition of care by providing basic medical equipment, assessing social determinants of health, and identifying community resources to bridge those gaps. Please confirm you can access St. Vincent’s Epic Context ASAP, even before your first day, as it may take a couple days for activation. If you have not used St. Vincent’s Epic in the last 90 days, you must call the help desk at 409-772-5200 to reactivate your access.
The NICU Reading Program is a volunteer initiative where students read to infants in the NICU to support early neurocognitive development, language exposure, and emotional comfort. Volunteers must complete the training slides before participating. Shifts are one hour long, with two people per shift. The program is located at UTMB John Sealy Hospital on the 6th floor (NICU). Volunteers should check in at the front desk and state that you are part of the NICU Reading Program. Books are provided in the cabinet next to the entrance sink on side 6C and are hospital-approved for easy cleaning. After reading, books should be wiped down and placed in the designated “dirty” bin in the cabinet. To receive credit for the session, you must: • Check in through the iPad at the front desk and state you are a part of the NICU Reading Program upon arrival • Volunteer for no more than 1–2 shifts per day • Scan the QR code (located in cabinet) and complete the checkout questionnaire at the end of your session Volunteers must wear scrubs and keep their UTMB badge visible at all times. Please check the training slides using the link below: https://liveutmb-my.sharepoint.com/:p:/g/personal/nisubram_utmb_edu/IQANf_mQ-uuJSZfLymXeWa7OAcignBqmChxIZB2x-omY5TE?e=xEgXey
The Harmony Healers program is an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to come together to perform music for patients in the hospital and increase patient morale. Soloists (or duets if you prefer to prepare with another person in advance) who sing and/or play an instrument are welcome to attend these sessions to prepare and perform music for patients. When you arrive, you will receive information about the role of music in healing and some logistical information. Afterwards, you will go up to your assigned unit and perform for patients until 4:00pm. You should have a few pieces of music memorized to perform for patients.
The Harmony Healers program is an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to come together to perform music for patients in the hospital and increase patient morale. Soloists (or duets if you prefer to prepare with another person in advance) who sing and/or play an instrument are welcome to attend these sessions to prepare and perform music for patients. When you arrive, you will receive information about the role of music in healing and some logistical information. Afterwards, you will go up to your assigned unit and perform for patients until 4:00pm. You should have a few pieces of music memorized to perform for patients.
The NICU Reading Program is a volunteer initiative where students read to infants in the NICU to support early neurocognitive development, language exposure, and emotional comfort. Volunteers must complete the training slides before participating. Shifts are one hour long, with two people per shift. The program is located at UTMB John Sealy Hospital on the 6th floor (NICU). Volunteers should check in at the front desk and state that you are part of the NICU Reading Program. Books are provided in the cabinet next to the entrance sink on side 6C and are hospital-approved for easy cleaning. After reading, books should be wiped down and placed in the designated “dirty” bin in the cabinet. To receive credit for the session, you must: • Check in through the iPad at the front desk and state you are a part of the NICU Reading Program upon arrival • Volunteer for no more than 1–2 shifts per day • Scan the QR code (located in cabinet) and complete the checkout questionnaire at the end of your session Volunteers must wear scrubs and keep their UTMB badge visible at all times. Please check the training slides using the link below: https://liveutmb-my.sharepoint.com/:p:/g/personal/nisubram_utmb_edu/IQANf_mQ-uuJSZfLymXeWa7OAcignBqmChxIZB2x-omY5TE?e=xEgXey
The NICU Reading Program is a volunteer initiative where students read to infants in the NICU to support early neurocognitive development, language exposure, and emotional comfort. Volunteers must complete the training slides before participating. Shifts are one hour long, with two people per shift. The program is located at UTMB John Sealy Hospital on the 6th floor (NICU). Volunteers should check in at the front desk and state that you are part of the NICU Reading Program. Books are provided in the cabinet next to the entrance sink on side 6C and are hospital-approved for easy cleaning. After reading, books should be wiped down and placed in the designated “dirty” bin in the cabinet. To receive credit for the session, you must: • Check in through the iPad at the front desk and state you are a part of the NICU Reading Program upon arrival • Volunteer for no more than 1–2 shifts per day • Scan the QR code (located in cabinet) and complete the checkout questionnaire at the end of your session Volunteers must wear scrubs and keep their UTMB badge visible at all times. Please check the training slides using the link below: https://liveutmb-my.sharepoint.com/:p:/g/personal/nisubram_utmb_edu/IQANf_mQ-uuJSZfLymXeWa7OAcignBqmChxIZB2x-omY5TE?e=xEgXey
The NICU Reading Program is a volunteer initiative where students read to infants in the NICU to support early neurocognitive development, language exposure, and emotional comfort. Volunteers must complete the training slides before participating. Shifts are one hour long, with two people per shift. The program is located at UTMB John Sealy Hospital on the 6th floor (NICU). Volunteers should check in at the front desk and state that you are part of the NICU Reading Program. Books are provided in the cabinet next to the entrance sink on side 6C and are hospital-approved for easy cleaning. After reading, books should be wiped down and placed in the designated “dirty” bin in the cabinet. To receive credit for the session, you must: • Check in through the iPad at the front desk and state you are a part of the NICU Reading Program upon arrival • Volunteer for no more than 1–2 shifts per day • Scan the QR code (located in cabinet) and complete the checkout questionnaire at the end of your session Volunteers must wear scrubs and keep their UTMB badge visible at all times. Please check the training slides using the link below: https://liveutmb-my.sharepoint.com/:p:/g/personal/nisubram_utmb_edu/IQANf_mQ-uuJSZfLymXeWa7OAcignBqmChxIZB2x-omY5TE?e=xEgXey
