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 January to June, volunteers must first attend one of the information sessions listed below:

January 11, 2008, 4-5 p.m., Collis conference room
February 7, 2008, 4-5 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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