Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are placed throughout the hospital in many different areas helping in many different ways. Below are a few examples of volunteer positions and requirements:
Adult Inpatient
Must be at least 22 years old, respectful of patients and staff, strong interpersonal skills.
Volunteer Visitor
Talk and read to patient, engage in playing cards, board games, or other materials.
Entertainment Cart
Bring reading material, crosswords, coloring, etc. to patient's bedside.
Adult Outpatient
Food Pantry
Assist with the inventory, picking up and stocking food, and assisting patients with shopping in the food pantry.
Shifts are Monday-Friday 10:00 AM–1:00 PM and 1:30 PM–4:00 PM.
BMC Ambassador
Welcome patients and visitors, escort patient and visitors to appointments throughout the medical campus.
Shifts are 3 hours Monday-Friday 8:00 AM—11:00 AM, 11:00 AM – 2:00PM, and 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Entertainment Cart
Bring reading material, crosswords, coloring, etc. to waiting rooms.
Pediatrics
Pediatrics Patient Greeter
Welcome patients and visitors to an extensive pediatric clinic. Must be able to take initiative in helping patients and families as well as interact with staff to assess various needs.
Shifts are 3 hours Monday-Friday from 9 AM – 12 PM and 1 PM – 4 PM.
Inpatient
Must be at least 20 years old and have a friendly demeanor and previous experience with children.
Provide comfort to young patients by providing activities and companionship to hospitalized children of all ages.
Shifts are generally Monday-Friday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM and 1:00 PM–4:00 PM.
Outpatient
Must be at least 16 years old and have previous experience with children.
Shifts are Monday-Friday 9:00 AM–1:
CALM Program
We have a fully trained group of volunteer cuddlers and a lengthy waitlist. Unfortunately we are not accepting applications at this time.