Volunteer
At Wolfson Children’s Hospital, our caring Auxiliary volunteers meet many needs of children and families throughout the hospital.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers can donate time to a variety of programs and departments at the hospital, and work in a variety of roles ranging from patient and family support to clerical work.
Not able to help in the hospital? There are still other ways individuals, groups and children can help support patients through volunteer service to Wolfson Children’s.
Hospital Volunteers
Our volunteers donate time to a variety of programs and departments at the hospital, and work in a variety of roles ranging from patient and family support to clerical work.
Wolfson Children's Auxiliary
To join the Wolfson Children's Auxiliary volunteer team, fill out the Auxiliary membership application and follow the instructions for submission.
- We’re looking for people who are willing to help with whatever is needed.
- Placement of volunteers is based on our needs and on abilities and availability of volunteer.
- Our need for volunteers fluctuates seasonally so we are not always able to accept applications.
Requirements for Auxiliary Volunteers:
Age:
Must be a high school graduate or equivalent, at least 18, and able to join the Wolfson Children’s Hospital Auxiliary and abide by its policies.
Time
Must be able to make a 12 month commitment. Shifts are 3-4 hours and are typically weekday mornings or afternoons. Must be able to commit to a shift on the same day and time everyweek, and able to attend annual volunteer training.
Health
Annual tuberculosis (TB) skin test and seasonal flu vaccination is required and provided at no cost to volunteers.
Wolfson Children's Auxiliary
To join the Wolfson Children's Auxiliary volunteer team, fill out the Auxiliary membership application and follow the instructions for submission.
Other Ways to Help
Not able to help in the hospital? There are still other ways individuals, groups and children can help support patients through volunteer service to Wolfson Children's.
Toiletry Kits
You can make a patient’s and family’s stay at the hospital more comfortable by putting together toiletry kits. Please provide travel sizes only, including shampoo and conditioner, dry shampoo, spray conditioner, body wash, deodorant, hair brush, lotion, razor and shaving cream, tooth brush and tooth paste, and feminine care products.
Fleece Blankets
This project is a simple activity for an individual or inter-generational service group that will provide a large amount of comfort to patient and families. No-sew fleece kits are sold at craft stores or other DIY instructions can be found on Pinterest or YouTube. We try to provide every hospitalized child a fleece blanket.
Activity Kits
Fill baggies with ready-to-make crafts (please include the supplies and directions) and fun things to do, such as coloring books, crayons, scissors, word search, maze and puzzle books, colored pencils, glue sticks, paint, etc.
Join the Pet Therapy Team
Trained volunteers and their dogs bring joy to children of all ages.
Donate Items
A gift of toys, games, clothing, personal items and morecan make a big difference to children and families spending time in the hospital and are accepted all year.
Donation drop offs may be coordinated through the office or left at the desk in the children’s admitting area on the first floor. Please write WCH Auxiliary on the outside of the box or bag along with the donation form.
- Toys must be brand new and not gift wrapped
- No toys with violent themes
- Donations may not be religious in nature or content
- Latex balloons are not allowed
- Stickers are not accepted
- Handmade cards are not accepted
- Stuffed animals are needed year round for ages newborn-21