What to wear for volunteer orientation?

RNnme3j · Jul 10, 2012

Dress as you would to an interview!! Simple jewelry, professional hair style, NO JEANS...oh a closed toes shoes!! If you wouldnt wear it "inside" the hospital near patients....DONT WEAR IT!! I volunteer @ my local hospital we had a 3day orientation & they were sending people home (employees, volunteer, whoever) who did not fit the attire. Good Luck though & hang in there it will definitely pay off.

LaceElaine · Jul 10, 2012

Dress as you would to an interview!! Simple jewelry, professional hair style, NO JEANS...oh a closed toes shoes!! If you wouldnt wear it "inside" the hospital near patients....DONT WEAR IT!! I volunteer @ my local hospital we had a 3day orientation & they were sending people home (employees, volunteer, whoever) who did not fit the attire. Good Luck though & hang in there it will definitely pay off.

Okay :) will do. A comment up above confused me. Thanks for clearing it up. It's better to be over dressed than under anyway. I researched a bit on the internet and everyone suggested dark jeans and a nice top, so I'm glad I asked here.

allnurses Guide · Jul 10, 2012

They will probably tell what to wear for the actual hours you'll be on duty as a volunteer. I volunteered when I was a little younger than you are. It was a great experience to look at the hospital "from the inside". Best wishes!

johnny depp23 · Jul 10, 2012

Depends on what look you're going for. I personally don't see nothing wrong with wearing high-heels, leopard print dress along with red leggings underneath. Also, don't forget (VERY IMPORTANT) to wear lots of makeup - you need to impress those doctors as much as possible! Now go get em'.

Graduation2016 · Jul 10, 2012

Please DO NOT wear leopard prints! Although this is a volunteer position, it could be a potential employer in the future. You don't want to ruin your chances by dressing like you came out of a "Jerseyliscious" episode. And please, keep the make-up very simple. Again, this is a future potential employer not a club. Good luck!

afterseason, ASN, RN · Jul 10, 2012

Please DO NOT wear leopard prints! Although this is a volunteer position, it could be a potential employer in the future. You don't want to ruin your chances by dressing like you came out of a "Jerseyliscious" episode. And please, keep the make-up very simple. Again, this is a future potential employer not a club. Good luck!

I believe "Johnny Depp" was being sarcastic. :smokin:

afterseason, ASN, RN · Jul 10, 2012

Depends on what look you're going for. I personally don't see nothing wrong with wearing high-heels, leopard print dress along with red leggings underneath. Also, don't forget (VERY IMPORTANT) to wear lots of makeup - you need to impress those doctors as much as possible! Now go get em'.

And a push-up bra -- hell, wear two! Everyone appreciates cleavage!

Graduation2016 · Jul 10, 2012

I believe Johnny Depp was being sarcastic too, but after reading some of the posts here, you never know.

RNnme3j · Jul 10, 2012

Oh NO...no cleavage!! They will tell you to cover that up when you go & take your picture for your ID badge!!

afterseason, ASN, RN · Jul 10, 2012

Oh NO...no cleavage!! They will tell you to cover that up when you go & take your picture for your ID badge!!

I think you meant to say, "Yes, excessive cleavage!"

RNsRWe, ASN, RN · Jul 10, 2012

Okay so I'm confused. I've got mixed answers. Should I or should I not wear jeans to the orientation?

Absolutely everyone said NO JEANS. I went on to say NO denim.

LaceElaine · Jul 10, 2012

Ha. Got it. Street walker chic is the way to go... Thanks Johnny Depp 23.

Thanks everyone else for the advice!