One-Year Volunteer Program
General information
A few times a year, we open up our program to new applicants (ages 18 and older and out of high school). We ask that these volunteers complete one four-hour shift per week for the duration of one year. If you are interested in a particular session, please check this page two to three months before the start of your chosen program for instructions on how to apply.
Placements will be made on an individual basis. Additionally, the volunteer will assist their supervisor with any other needs, such as unit programming, preparing materials for special events, and helping to organize and maintain a safe, clean environment while assisting with toy washing.
- Location: Main Campus, 300 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA 02115
- Deadline: Your reference form is due within one week of submitting the online application. We will follow up with all applicants via email within three to four weeks of our recruitment date.
Volunteer recruitment periods
| Recruitment dates posted | Application opens | Volunteers start |
|---|---|---|
| February | March/April | June |
| June | July | August/September |
| November | December | February |
Our application is open during specific dates. Please check the website for more information about our upcoming recruitment dates. We will post any additional volunteer needs on our current opportunities page.
Recruitment is currently closed. Our next recruitment period will be in December 2024, and we will be looking for volunteers to start in February 2025 with a commitment of one calendar year (February 2025 to February 2026). Please consider applying if you can begin active service in February 2025 and complete the commitment of one calendar year. Please revisit this page in November during recruitment to find specific dates for when the application will be posted. Please keep in mind that our volunteer needs are generally 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Boston Children’s Hospital requires all volunteers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu.