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Q: What time should I arrive?
A: The supervisor will instruct you on the time to arrive.
Q: Where do I park?
A: You should park in the visitor parking lot south of the main entrance of the main building (921 NE 23rd St., OKC 73105).
Q: Where do I report?
A: You will enter the main entrance and register with the receptionist. Students should wear their school identification badge. Then you will be directed to the appropriate department.
Q: Who do I contact if I have a problem and will be late my first day?
A: Student interns should be provided with a supervisor’s name and phone number prior to arriving at OCCHD. You should contact the supervisor if you have any problems. If you cannot contact the supervisor, you may try to contact the Student Liaison at (405) 419-4291.
Volunteers are also provided with the supervisor’s name and phone number prior to arriving at OCCHD. You should contact the supervisor if you have any problems. If you cannot contact the supervisor, you may try to contact the Volunteer Coordinator at (405) 425-4467.
Q: Where can I eat lunch? How much time will I have? Can I go off property?
A: The agency has break rooms available for you to enjoy your 30 minute lunch. The break rooms have vending machines, microwaves, and refrigerators available for your use. You may leave the property for your 30 minute lunch.
Q: What are the hours of the Health Department or individual clinics?
A: Please see our Locations and Hours of Operation section on this website.
Q: What is the dress code policy?
A: Each person is expected to dress appropriately for the job. Supervisors will offer guidance as to proper attire. Supervisors may also establish special requirements for reasons of safety or image. You will be given notification of special requirements.
Q: What is the cell phone use policy?
A: You will need to ask your immediate supervisor about personal cellular phone use in your department. Our agency does prohibit the use of cell phone or the use of electronic wireless communication devices used to write, send, or read a text-based communication while driving a motor vehicle on agency business.
Q: Are you a tobacco free agency?
A: In recognition of the increased health hazards of passive smoke on the non-smoker, smoking is prohibited throughout all indoor and outdoor areas or premises under the control of Oklahoma City-County Health Department facilities or vehicles. Also, because of health and aesthetic reasons, use of non-smoking tobacco products is prohibited. Further, smoking or any use of tobacco is prohibited from use in OCCHD vehicles in use for Health Department business anywhere. Smoking is also prohibited while conducting official agency business anywhere.
Q: Do you have variable work schedules?
A: Yes, full-time work schedules are 40 hours per week. Depending on department needs and supervisor approval, there are primarily three types of schedules: Five days at eight hours per day; four days at ten hours per day; and four days at nine hours per day and one day at four hours.
Q: Should I bring any particular equipment for my position such as a stethoscope if I am a nurse?
A: Your supervisor will advise you if and when you need to provide personal equipment for use.
Q: If my family has an emergency, how do they contact me?
A: You will need to provide your family with your supervisor’s name and phone number.
Q: Is there a place to put my personal possessions such as a purse, coat, etc.?
A: You will need to check with your supervisor. The agency is not responsible for your personal possessions.
Q: How can I start volunteering at the Oklahoma City-County Health Department (OCCHD)?
A: OCCHD prefers for all volunteers to sign up with the Oklahoma Medical Reserve Corps (OKMRC). This is a statewide volunteer group that volunteers in different health-related ways, especially during disasters. Medical and non-medical volunteers are needed in the OKMRC. If you are not interested in joining OKMRC, you are still able to volunteer at OCCHD.
Q: What volunteer positions do you have available?
A: At OCCHD, we try to fill volunteer positions based on both the need of the department, and your individual interests and talents. You will be asked what it is you are interested in doing, and then the Volunteer Coordinator will find the best fit. Some departments may require additional training.
Q: Does a volunteer need to fill out an application?
A: Yes, there is a volunteer application you will need to complete before beginning your position at OCCHD. You will meet with the Volunteer Coordinator to complete this.
Q: What else do I need to do before I can begin my volunteer position?
A: You will need to complete a minimum level of training (Bloodborne pathogens and hazard communication) as well as any other training deemed necessary by the Volunteer Coordinator and/or the supervisor of the department in which you are volunteering. A criminal history check will also be run.
Q: How old do you have to be in order to volunteer?
A: The minimum age is 14 with parental consent.
Q: I am only available certain days of the week or certain times. Can I still volunteer?
A: Yes! We are very willing to work with your schedule so you can be utilized.
Q: I am only available evenings and/or weekends. Can I still volunteer?
A: Yes! Certain programs have opportunities during evening and/or weekend hours. Duties and availability or these positions vary.