Get Involved

Volunteering

The Volunteer Services Department at Children's Hospital Boston is a diverse, trained group of more than 700 individuals who selflessly devote thousands of hours each year to support the hospital staff and patients.


Whether playing with children during waiting times, greeting visitors or helping families find their way in the halls, the Volunteers at Children's make a difference providing a special human connection that often eases the stress for patients and families going through difficult times.


Patient privacy and confidentiality are respected, and individual illnesses are not discussed.

Requirements

Here are just a few examples of dozens of areas where we could use your help:

  • Complete an application and submit, along with two references.
  • Have an interview, attend a three-hour orientation and a two-hour training session.
  • Complete the health screening requirements.
  • Have a criminal background check.
  • Volunteers must be age 16 or older. Only weekday/daytime shifts are available to High School students.
  • Volunteers are asked to complete a minimum of four hours in one time slot per week for a period of a year.
  • Most new openings are weekdays before 5 p.m.
  • Processing time is usually two months.

For more information

Want to learn more about volunteer opportunities? Visit our main Web page or contact us at (617) 355-7885 or volunteer@childrens.harvard.edu.