Actualización de la política de no discriminación

Boston Medical Center Health System cumple con las leyes federales de derechos civiles aplicables y no discrimina por motivos de edad, raza, color, origen nacional (incluido el dominio limitado del inglés y el idioma principal), religión, cultura, discapacidades físicas o mentales, estatus socioeconómico, sexo, orientación sexual e identidad y/o expresión de género. BMCHS proporciona ayuda y servicios gratuitos a personas con discapacidades y servicios lingüísticos gratuitos a personas cuyo idioma principal no es el inglés.

Para leer nuestra Declaración de no discriminación completa, haga clic aquí.

Los voluntarios se colocan en todo el hospital en muchas áreas diferentes y ayudan de muchas maneras diferentes. A continuación se muestran algunos ejemplos de puestos y requisitos para voluntarios:

Paciente adulto hospitalizado

Debe tener al menos 22 años, ser respetuoso con los pacientes y el personal, fuertes habilidades interpersonales.


Visitante voluntario

Visitante voluntario

Hable y lea con el paciente, juegue a las cartas, juegos de mesa u otros materiales.


Carrito de entretenimiento

Carrito de entretenimiento

Lleve material de lectura, crucigramas, colorear, etc. a la cabecera del paciente.


Paciente ambulatorio adulto


Despensa de alimentos

Despensa de alimentos

Ayudar con el inventario, recoger y almacenar alimentos y ayudar a los pacientes con las compras en la despensa de alimentos.

Los turnos son de lunes a viernes de 10:00 a. M. A 1:00 p. M. Y de 1:30 p. M. A 4:00 p. M.


Embajador de BMC

Embajador de BMC

Dé la bienvenida a los pacientes y visitantes, acompañe a los pacientes y visitantes a las citas en todo el campus médico.

Los turnos son de 3 horas de lunes a viernes de 8:00 a. M. A 5:00 p. M.


Carrito de entretenimiento

Carrito de entretenimiento

Lleve material de lectura, crucigramas, colorear, etc. a las salas de espera.


Centro de Boston para la salud y los derechos humanos de los refugiados

Centro de Boston para la salud y los derechos humanos de los refugiados

Visite la página de Pasantías de voluntariado de BCRHHR para obtener más información.



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Café de entrenamiento profesional

Ayude a los pacientes a crear hojas de vida y a conectarse con los recursos de la comunidad. Los cafés profesionales se llevan a cabo el primer martes de cada mes de marzo a junio.


Pediatría


Recibidor de pacientes de pediatría

Dé la bienvenida a pacientes y visitantes a una extensa clínica pediátrica. Debe poder tomar la iniciativa para ayudar a los pacientes y sus familias, así como interactuar con el personal para evaluar diversas necesidades. Los turnos son de 3 horas de lunes a viernes de 9 a. M. A 4 p. M.


Pediatría para pacientes hospitalizados

Paciente interno

Debe tener al menos 20 años y tener un comportamiento amistoso y experiencia previa con niños.

Brinde consuelo a los pacientes jóvenes al brindar actividades y compañía a los niños hospitalizados de todas las edades.

Los turnos son generalmente de lunes a viernes de 9:00 a. M. A 1:00 p. M. Y de 1:00 p. M. A 4:00 p. M.


Pediatría para pacientes ambulatorios

Paciente externo

Debe tener al menos 16 años y tener experiencia previa con niños.

Brinde una cálida y alegre bienvenida a todos los pacientes que ingresan y salen de la clínica y ayude a investigar enfermedades, enfermedades y recursos apropiados para las familias.

Los turnos son de lunes a viernes de 9:00 a. M. A 1:00 h:


Programa CALM

Programa CALM

Los voluntarios deben tener al menos 22 años de edad y hacer un compromiso de un año.

Abrace a los bebés expuestos a sustancias con NAS, ayudándolos con su atención no farmacológica cuando sus padres no estén disponibles o necesiten descansar.

En este momento tenemos un grupo de abrazos voluntarios totalmente capacitados y una larga lista de espera. No aceptamos solicitudes en este momento.

Volunteer Services Photographer: The Volunteer Services Photographer will be responsible for taking photographs of BMC volunteers, events, gatherings, in compliance with privacy and confidentiality policies at BMC. They will collaborate with other volunteers, staff and Marketing/Communication to identify content needs and share visual stories.

Name of Volunteer Position: Volunteer Services Photographer  

Location: Volunteer Services Office, BMCHS  Staff 

Contacts: Volunteer Services Staff  

Purpose: The Volunteer Services Photographer will be responsible for taking photographs of BMC volunteers, events, gatherings, in compliance with privacy and confidentiality policies at BMC. 

Description (includes duties, responsibilities, what the volunteer may learn or gain in experience, any special abilities needed, etc.):  

  • Capture high-quality visual content 
  • Document events, activities, and situations relevant to BMC Volunteer Services.  
  • Attend and photograph variety of events 
  • Create visual content for various purposes, such as social media, websites, reports, and other communication materials.  
  • Ensure images align with brand and mission  Collaborate with other volunteers, staff and Marketing/Communication to identify content needs and share visual stories.  
  • Provide own equipment, manage photo releases and permissions, obtain necessary photo releases to ensure compliance with privacy policies. 
  • Take individual and group photographs of BMC volunteers across the BMCHS  Catalogue a photograph file/library 

    Requirements Organizational skills  

  • Able to be flexible with scheduling  
  • Photography skills: Demonstrated ability to capture clear, well-composed, and creatively engaging photographs.  
  • Technical proficiency: Knowledge of photography equipment and techniques.  
  • Creativity and artistic vision: Ability to develop compelling and impactful visuals.  
  • Reliability and punctuality: Ability to meet deadlines and arrive on time for events.  
  • Communication skills: Ability to collaborate effectively with other volunteers and staff.  
  • Passion for photography and the organization's mission: A genuine interest in documenting and sharing BMC’s work  

    Ideal Characteristics/ Background 

  •  Interest in medical care  
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills  
  • Creativity Computer skills for editing and printing or sending photographs.  
  • Ability to take direction  
  • Ability to take on responsibility  
  • Multiple language skills welcome

Examples of Roles

BMC Ambassador

SNICU Volunteer: Volunteers help bridge communication and interaction between the Surgical Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit (SNICU) medical team and families in the SNICU waiting area who are there to see a patient in the SNICU. Volunteers provide support and information.  

Social Work Clothing Bank Volunteer: Care Management Social Work attempts to provide appropriate clothing and additional resources for patients who are discharged from the hospital and need material support. Volunteers will help with the organization, stocking, inventory and preparation for distribution of clothing items in the Social Work Clothing Bank storage and distribution unit, located in Yawkey Building, basement level. 

Volunteer Services Admin Support: This role is crucial in helping us engage passionate and committed volunteers to support our mission at BMC. As a volunteer admin support, your responsibility could include entering and updating data into our systems, reviewing applications, supporting new volunteer onboarding, making welcome calls, and more.

Family Medicine Greeter Role: Volunteers greet patients, escort them to appointments, and provide administrative support. They also keep patients informed about wait times, ensuring clear communication between staff and patients.  

Ambassador: Volunteers do the important task of welcoming patients and visitors to the medical campus. They provide directions, escort patients to appointments, and ensure everyone feels comfortable and supported as they navigate the facility.  

Hematology Oncology Patient Support: The Hematology and Medical Oncology Patient Support Volunteer provides companionship, emotional support and encouragement through time spent with patients. This is done through listening, engaging and assistance, in collaboration with the medical staff. This may include one on one interactions or leading group activities.   

Step Down Unit: The Step Down Unit Patient Support Volunteer will provide companionship, emotional support and encouragement through time spent with patients through listening, engaging and assistance, in collaboration with the medical staff. 

Entertainment Cart: Volunteers brighten waiting rooms by delivering books, magazines, puzzles, and coloring activities to patients and guests. This role provides opportunities for friendly conversation and engagement, especially appreciated by families with young children waiting for appointments. 

Teaching Kitchen Special Projects Volunteer: Teaching Kitchen Volunteers support the program of the teaching kitchen through assisting classes, supporting programming goals, and engaging the community in healthy eating education.  

Research Volunteer: Volunteers in research roles assist in existing projects by working with data,  recruiting participants, and other tasks that support the research project.