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Thank you for your interest in joining Boston Children's Hospital Volunteer Services!

For more information, email volunteer@childrens.harvard.edu or call 617-355-7885.

Getting involved

To learn more about the current volunteer positions that are available through Volunteer Services, please visit the following pages.

Overview of volunteer roles

  • Inpatient/clinic volunteers: Volunteers interact with patients, siblings, and families at the bedside, in the playroom, or in the waiting room area to provide opportunities for developmentally appropriate play and socialization. Additionally, volunteers assist their supervisor with any other needs, such as unit programming, preparing materials for special events, and helping organize and maintain a safe, clean environment while assisting with toy washing.
  • Customer service volunteers: Volunteers create a welcoming atmosphere at the main entrance of the hospital and provide wayfinding assistance to all visitors. Additionally, volunteers deliver items from the gift shop to patients and families throughout the hospital.

Other volunteer programs

Volunteer Services collaborates with other volunteer-reliant programs, including:

  • Patient Family Housing Programs: The housing program provides affordable accommodations to families. Volunteers assure that families are comfortable and occupied during their stay. There are opportunities at two locations — The Bon at 1260 Boylston St., and Yawkey Family Inn at 241 Kent St. Please visit the Patient Family Housing Program website for more details.
  • Pawprints Program: Pawprints is a therapy-centric dog visitation program at Boston Children’s Hospital, Main Campus and some satellite locations. Volunteers, accompanied by their dog, provide hospitalized children and their families with a healthy diversion from the usual hospital routine and an opportunity for social interaction. Please visit the Pawprints website for more details.

For more information, email volunteer@childrens.harvard.edu.