Volunteers are placed throughout the hospital in many different areas helping in many different ways, based on department need. All of our volunteers serve at least their first month in one of two roles, Volunteer Ambassador or Entertainment Cart. After that period, a wide range of roles are available to transfer into dependent on volunteer availability, skills, and schedule. Below are examples of volunteer positions currently open.
MED Students: we have great volunteer opportunities in clinical settings - gain experience, knowledge, networking - so much! Take a look below ....
ARE YOU RETIRED? Would you like to volunteer some time and truly make a difference? We have all sorts of opportunities for you!! TAKE A LOOK BELOW....
NEW positions! (updated 1.17.2025)
Ophthalmology Patient Support Volunteers will report to the Technician staff and collaborate with the front desk staff to welcome patients, escort them to appointments and see them safely to the elevators when their session is through. Patient Support Volunteers will interact with patients and with staff and will be able to observe ophthalmological practice and care. Patient Support Volunteers will not provide any direct medical assistance or treatment. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned by staff, including administration duties.
Endoscopy Patient Support Volunteers will assist patients and family with guidance from the waiting room to the procedure area, assess any need, and escort patients as they exit, all in collaboration with and direction from the medical staff.
Surgical and Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit: Inpatient SNICU Support Volunteers- Paused till February are needed to help bridge communication and interaction between the SNICU medial team and families in the SNICU waiting area who are there to see a patient in the SNICU. Volunteers will provide support and information.
BMC Clothing Bank Volunteer: assist Social Work staff volunteering to help inventory, stock and distribute clothing and other necessities to patients as they discharge from the hospital and face varying needs.
Family Medicine Ambassador Volunteer: assist and escort patients as they leave Family Medicine for other related appointments. Work with staff; other volunteer opportunities as well in this department; opportunities to learn and grow!
BMC Food Pantry Volunteer: a shift just opened up on THURSDAYS! Help stock and distribute healthy food items to households in need.
Outpatient Roles
BMC Ambassador (High Need)
A critically important role, to provide welcome, warmth and wayfinding! Greet patients and visitors as they come on campus, provide directions, escort patient and visitors to appointments throughout the medical campus.
Entertainment Cart (High Need)
Bring reading material, crosswords, coloring, etc. to waiting rooms on a rolling cart. Share a smile and chat with patients and guests as you give away books, magazines, children's books, puzzle and game books. etc. Patients waiting for appointments with small children LOVE the entertainment cart!
Food Pantry (As Needed)
Assist with the inventory, picking up and stocking food, and assisting patients with shopping in the food pantry. Some produce is grown right here on the BMC Rooftop Farms!
Outpatient Pediatric Support Volunteer (As Needed)
Must be at least 16 years old and have previous experience with children.
Adult Inpatient
Must be at least 22 years old with strong interpersonal skills and a caring, compassionate heart.
Volunteer Companion (As Needed)
Spend time talking or reading with a patient, engage in playing cards, board games, or simply provide company. Current and immediate openings in Geriatrics.
PACU Support Ambassador (High Need)
Assist patients arriving for day surgery, helping them find and access check in registration. Early morning shifts, 6 AM to 9 AM, Monday through Thursday, 7AM to 10 AM on Fridays. Other shifts available!
Inpatient Pediatric Support Volunteer (As Needed)
Must be at least 20 years old and have a friendly demeanor and previous experience with children.
CALM Program (Wait List)
We have a fully trained group of volunteer cuddlers who assist the medical staff with newborns.