Arkansas Children's Hospital

Volunteer details

Arkansas Children’s Hospital depends on volunteers to provide assistance for the patients, their families and hospital staff. Whether you are a retiree wanting to give back to the community, a student hoping to fulfill a service requirement or just have a simple desire to help others during your free time, there is a wide array of opportunities at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. For more information about volunteer opportunities at this hospital, visit the Arkansas Children's Hospital volunteer website.

Volunteer programs

Adult Volunteers; Corporate Volunteers; Junior Volunteers

Volunteer placements & services

Art Cart; Playroom; Infant and Toddler Unit; Hospital School Program; Nursing Units; Teen Room; Animal Assisted Interventions; Pastoral Care; Play-A-Way Gift Shop; Clerical Areas; Foundation; Waiting Room; Family Advisory Board; Youth Advisory Council

Application process

Be at least 14 years of age; Provide immunization records and proof of a 2-step TB (tuberculosis) skin test. Have a TB test administered. Go back within 48-72 hours to obtain the results. Wait 2 weeks. Go back to have another TB test administered. Go back within 48-72 hours to obtain those results. Turn both results into the Volunteer Services office (fax is 501-364-6251); Undergo a criminal background check; Attend hospital orientation. Patient care volunteers and indirect patient care volunteers attend separate orientations; Adhere to all ACH policies and procedures; Junior volunteers (high school students ages 14-18) must provide two letters of teacher recommendation; Submit an online application.