Waiting Area Volunteers provide age-appropriate play activities for children waiting for their appointments. Child Care Center Volunteers assist the staff in providing diversional play and activities for non-hospitalized children ages six weeks to six years. Mail Delivery Volunteers sort and deliver mail to adjacent medical office buildings. Junior volunteers provide support services and do not interact with patients General Requirements Attendance at an introductory information session. Minimum six-month commitment.
Some positions require a one-year commitment.
Satisfactory background check to include references and fingerprinting for adults and college students. Purchase of a Children's Hospital and Health Center volunteer uniform. Proof of two measles immunizations for Junior Volunteers. Children's does not accept volunteers who are meeting court-mandated community service hours. Applicants in career transition will be placed only after a new job is obtained and a firm schedule is established.