What to wear for volunteer orientation?

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Hello everyone!

I took everyone's advice and signed up to volunteer at a local hospital. Orientation is this Tuesday and I'm wondering what to wear. I'm volunteering for the hospital/university I hope to go to nursing school at so I want to make a good impression. And what should I wear for the interview?

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.

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.

Specializes in Peds/outpatient FP,derm,allergy/private duty.

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!

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'.

Specializes in OB.

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!

Specializes in Peds PACU & Peds Psych.
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:

Specializes in Peds PACU & Peds Psych.
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!

Specializes in OB.

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

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

Specializes in Peds PACU & Peds Psych.
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!"

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.

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

Thanks everyone else for the advice!

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