Brigham And Women's Hosptial

Volunteer details

Volunteer contact email: bwhvcas@partners.org

BWH offers many different service opportunities so that you may find the right "fit" for you. BWH volunteers range from 16 years of age to 90+ years of age and bring with them a wide variety of life and professional experiences. People choose to volunteer at BWH for many different reasons, including getting active in their community, performing school community service hours, developing skills and experience, and exploring career paths. Whatever your reason for coming aboard, BWH volunteers are an essential part of our dedication to compassionate patient care. For more information about volunteer opportunities at this hospital, visit the Brigham And Women's Hosptial volunteer website.

Volunteer programs

General Volunteering; Medical Career Exploration Program (MCEP); Pre-placed Volunteer; Reiki Program; Book Donations

Application process

Keep in mind; you must be at least 16 years of age in order to become a BWH volunteer. In addition, after completing an application process, which includes a mandatory volunteer orientation, volunteers are asked to commit three to four hours weekly for a period of at least six months. Volunteers are expected to adhere to all BWH policies and procedures. Specifically, volunteers must follow a professional dress code, maintain patient confidentiality, comply with the hospital health clearance process, and submit to a criminal history check (CORI).