Ways to Help|Volunteer Services

我们很幸运，有很多人有兴趣在波士顿儿童医院志愿服务。目前，我们有一个多样化的，训练有素的人群，其中有500多人，他们每年无私地专注于数千小时，以支持医院的工作人员以及我们的患者和家庭。无论是在等待时间与孩子一起玩，还是帮助家人在大厅里找到自己的路，波士顿儿童医院的志愿者都会有所作为，提供了一种特殊的人际关系，通常会减轻经历困难时期的患者和家庭的压力。

Getting involved

To learn more about the current volunteer positions that are available through Volunteer Services, please visit the following pages below.

• Current Opportunitiesto view open, individual volunteer assignmentson the main campus in Boston.
• Volunteer Opportunities at Satellite Locationsto view all open volunteer assignments at our satellite locations.
• Volunteer Opportunities in Bostonto view information and recruitment directions regarding our One Year Program.

Overview of volunteer roles

Volunteers at Boston Children's Hospital perform a wide array of duties throughout the organization. Here is a brief description of the two main roles which are open to volunteer applicants. Volunteers are allowed to play with children or to complete non-medical tasks. Volunteers must be mindful of patient privacy and confidentiality is respected at all times; individual illnesses are not discussed.

• Inpatient/Clinic Volunteers:Interact with patients, siblings and families at the bedside, in the playroom or waiting room area to provide opportunities for developmentally appropriate play and socialization which may include holding infants/toddler, engaging in art, reading and taking part in structured activities with patients. Additionally, the volunteer would assist their supervisor with any other needs, such as unit programming, preparing materials for special events and helping organize and maintain a safe, clean environment while assisting with toy washing.

• Customer Service Volunteers:Create welcoming atmosphere at main entrance of hospital and provide way finding assistance to all patients, families and guests. Assist patients and families at time of discharge from the hospital. Deliver flowers and balloons to patients and families throughout the hospital. Additionally, customer service volunteers engage with patients and siblings through play-based activities in the Hale Family Center for Families.

Other volunteer programs

Volunteer Services is in close communication with other volunteer-reliant programs, including:

• Patient Family Housing Programs:These programs provide affordable accommodations to families. Volunteers assure that families are comfortable and occupied during their stay. There are opportunities at two locations – Devon Nicole House at 21 Autumn Street, and Yawkey Family Inn at 241 Kent Street. Please visit thePatient Family Housing Programwebsite for more details.

• Pawprints:主要校园波士顿儿童医院以治疗为中心的狗探访计划。欧宝彩票平台志愿者带着他们的狗，每个月进一步。拼音的目的是为住院的儿童及其家人从通常的医院例行活动中提供健康的转移，并提供社交互动的机会。请访问Pawprintswebsite for more details.