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To be most effective and successful, volunteers must be committed to the program. We have minimum commitment requirements for each volunteer program and ask that you please review all requirements before applying. Volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of one 3-hour shift per week (the same day and time each week) for at least 12 months. High school and college students are required to commit to a minimum of one 3-hour shift per week (the same day and time each week) for at least 6 months.
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The only out of pocket costs for our volunteers is their transportation to and from the hospital. We provide free parking, free uniforms and meal stipend.
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Applications are reviewed as volunteer roles become available. Although we cannot always predict the timing of open roles, in general, we keep applications active for 6 months. If a match has not been found and you have not been contacted by a manager after 6 months, we welcome you to reapply.
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Our volunteer services program is largely successful because we match the right volunteer to the right position based on their interests and the needs of the hospital. We are extremely grateful for all of the volunteer applications we receive throughout the year. Because the high level of applications often exceeds our volunteer openings, we regret that we may not be able to place every applicant.
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As a medical facility, we are required to maintain that all volunteer are at least 15 years old by January 1st of the current year. In order to have patient contact, volunteers must be at least 18 years old.
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All new volunteers will be asked to provide documentation of completed COVID-19 vaccines and boosters, MMR vaccinations, Varicella vaccinations or history of chicken pox, a flu vaccine during the flu (winter) season, and have a 2-step Tuberculosis skin test within the last 12 months. The flu vaccines are can be provided at Connecticut Children's during our yearly flu clinics once you've become an official volunteer. If you do not have documentation of your vaccinations, you will need to provide proof of immunity through titer testing (blood test). Titer testing is not provided through Connecticut Children's. Applicants will need to obtain the titer test at their own expense, through their family physician
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Yes! We begin with one shift per week. If you are consistently available for that first shift, you may discuss adding a second shift with Volunteer Services. There are also times that we need extra help. Those opportunities will be shared via email.
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Yes. Volunteers are required to abide by the professional dress code policies of Connecticut Children's. Volunteers cannot wear shorts, skirts or dresses above the knee, jeans, scrubs, leggings, sweatpants and open-toes shoes/sandals. More details are provided during orientation.
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School mandated community service can be requested by applying to volunteer, however, our minimum hourly commitment must be met before documentation of service can be provided.
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No, Connecticut Children's does not offer volunteer opportunities for court mandated community service.
