Volunteering at Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's

Thank you for your interest in volunteering!

At this time, we are only accepting applications for additional pet therapy teams for our canine-assisted therapy program. Contact Devyn Walton at dwalton5@brownhealth.org for more information about the pet therapy program.

Please note that internships and shadowing or observation hours do not fall within the scope of volunteer services. Please contact the department you wish to work with directly for such opportunities.

Are You Eligible to Volunteer?

Volunteers must be willing to help others and have an interest in the healthcare community. Please note, all new volunteers must commit to serving as hospital ambassadors (greeters) for the first 30 hours.

• Volunteers at Rhode Island Hospital must be 14 years old or older and commit to at least 100 hours in total of service (50 hours for high school students). If you are in high school and would like to volunteer at Rhode Island Hospital, learn more about opportunities for high school students.
• Volunteers at Hasbro Children's must be at least 18 years of age and not in high school.

Possible Hospital Volunteer Positions

The following positions/areas may be available. Keep in mind, some positions are available only for adult volunteers.

• Ambassador (Greeter)
• Art Activities
• Book Cart
• Canine Assisted Therapy (21 years or older)
• Comfort Cart for Families (Hasbro)
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Emergency Department (Adult and Pediatrics)
• Endoscopy
• Food Pantry
• Geriatric Champions  
• Hand Massage
• Infection Control
• Music Activities
• Oncology  
• Outpatient Clinics
• Patient and Guest Services
• Pediatric Playrooms
• Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
• Physical or Occupational Therapy
• Recovery Room

Requirements for Hospital Volunteers

All volunteers at Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's must:

• Review the Volunteer Services Information Guide
• Submit a complete application (found at the end of the Information Guide)
• Interview with volunteer services staff
• Have two volunteer services reference forms completed
• Complete an orientation about hospital policies and procedures
• Provide an updated immunization record, including proof of COVID-19 vaccination
• Submit to two tuberculosis tests
• Commit to a minimum of two to four hours each week for at least 100 hours (50 hours for high school students)
• Complete first 30 hours as a greeter
• If under the age of 18, submit a signed permission slip
• Adhere to uniform and dress code policy
• Provide a $12 uniform payment
• Complete a criminal background investigation authorization form (provided by Brown University Health volunteer services at time of interview).

Please call 401-444-5530 or email rihvolunteer@brownhealth.org to learn more.