Nondiscrimination Policy Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

To read our full Nondiscrimination Statement, click here.

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Volunteer Services: Application Process

Volunteers are very highly valued and essential to the work and mission of BMCHS. There are currently over 500 active volunteers on the BMC volunteer workforce.

Diversity Is at Our Core

Boston Medical Center Health System is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive workplace where employees and volunteers are fully engaged, valuing each person’s gifts, talents and abilities, and celebrating individual uniqueness—whether seen or unseen. We believe there is strength in diversity. Diversity, Belonging, Inclusivity and Equity are values integral to our mission as a place of healing, welcome, hope and community.

Application Process

  1. Complete the online application.
  2. Application is reviewed by Volunteer Services.
  3. Candidates are invited to a welcome call for discussion about opportunities, reasons to volunteer, etc., to evaluate whether this is a correct fit.
  4. Approved candidates will be asked to complete the REQUIRED medical clearance. Medical clearance is required for all BMC employees and volunteers. See below for the full process.
  5. Approved candidates will be asked to submit information for a required background check.
  6. In-person orientation is scheduled once the candidate has completed the above process.

Application Status Update (October 2025)

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Boston Medical Center Health System. Volunteers are very highly valued and essential to the work and mission of BMCHS. However, due to the large number of applicants, as of October 1, 2025, we are temporarily unable to accept new applications.

We strongly encourage you to monitor this site for updates on when the application portal will be reopened for new volunteer applicants.

Thank you once again for considering volunteer support for the Boston Medical Center.

Introduction to the Volunteer Experience

BMC volunteer Rochelle

As an introduction to the volunteer experience, all new BMC volunteers are required to serve initially in either the BMC Ambassador or Entertainment Cart roles.

These roles provide orientation to the BMC campus and its clients, patients, family/visitors, and staff.

Serving as a BMC Ambassador helps a new volunteer learn about the patient experience (nervousness, confusion, anxiety, language barriers, or emotional distress) as well as learning to calm, listen to, assist, provide information to, and walk with patients as they access the medical center.

For other roles, the hospital dictates the volunteer need, and Volunteer Services responds to fill those roles. Volunteers may request to be assigned to specific opportunities in specialized volunteer roles on specific floors and units as these become available—Volunteer Services will assist with this placement.

Medical Clearance

Medical clearance is required for all BMCHS employees and volunteers.

Medical Clearance Requirements

  • Tuberculosis (TB) Test
    • 2-step TB skin test: One within the past 3 months, and another one within the past year
    • Blood Test (T-Spot or Q-Gold): Must be completed within the past 3 months
  • Immunization Review
    • Must provide proof of immunization and/or titers for the following:
      • COVID-19
      • Hepatitis B
      • Influenza (flu)
      • MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)
      • Tetanus (Td/Tdap)
      • Varicella (chicken pox)
    • Healthcare workers with patient contact and potential exposure to blood or bodily fluids must additionally provide:
      • Positive Hepatitis B surface antibody titer
  • Administration of Any Missing Required Vaccinations or Titers
    • BMCHS Occupational Health will administer any necessary tests and/or vaccines as necessary.

A detailed copy of BMC immunization requirements can be found on the BMC intranet, The Hub.

How to Obtain Immunization Records

Immunization documents can be found in your doctor’s office records, student health office, previous employee health records, immigration documents, military service documents, travel vaccination records, and/or through the Massachusetts Immunization Information System (MIIS).