Volunteering at Rhode Island Hospital

Teen Volunteers

High school students interested in volunteering at Rhode Island Hospital must first attend a one-hour information session. Students must be at least 14 years old to volunteer at Rhode Island Hospital. To volunteer at Hasbro Children’s Hospital, students must be 17 or 18 and a senior in high school. Students under 18 must submit a signed permission slip.

Teen volunteers work in the following areas:

Greeters
Dietary services
Nurse aids
Office support
Recovery room
Stock and supplies
Central transport

Students are asked to commit a total of two to four hours per week for a total of 100 hours. Certificates or letters of completion will be given after the 100 hours are completed.

To volunteer during the months of September-December, volunteers must first attend the information session listed below.

September 19, 2008, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Collis conference room

Volunteers will be asked to complete the following after their information sessions:

Interview with the volunteer coordinator or manager
Provide an updated immunization record
Undergo two tuberculosis tests
Complete an orientation
Commit to a minimum of 3-4 hours per week
Adhere to uniform and dress code policies

To register for an information session, click here.

For more information, call the volunteer office at 401-444-5530 or e-mail kpantalone@lifespan.org.

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