Cooley Dickinson Hospital

Volunteer details

Contact name: Robin Kline

Join a dynamic community of over 400 volunteers who make a difference every day at Cooley Dickinson Health Care. For more information about volunteer opportunities at this hospital, visit the Cooley Dickinson Hospital volunteer website.

Volunteer placements & services

Information Desk greeters; Gift Shop staff; Hospice Shop staff; Empty Arms Bereavement Program for Grieving Parents volunteers; Patients’ Rights advisors; Office assistants; Therapy Dog Program volunteers (Bright-spot certified only)

Application process

To help us best utilize your time and skills, please complete the application form and return it to Volunteer Services. You must be at least 15 years old to apply. Once your application has been received we will contact you to arrange an interview. The process for becoming a volunteer may take a few weeks. To protect you as well as patients, the following will need to be completed: Criminal Records check (CORI) form (completed at interview); TB screening; A copy of your immunizations [mumps, rubella (German measles), rubeola (measles), chickenpox and hepatitis B, if applicable]; Two letters of reference; Orientation (held monthly and scheduled after TB screening has been completed). We request a minimum commitment of 60 hours over 6 months. Exceptions may be made for students or with the permission of the department.