Volunteering at Rhode Island Hospital

Each year, about 1,000 people volunteer at Rhode Island Hospital and Hasbro Children's Hospital. Volunteers at Rhode Island Hospital must be 14 years old or older. To volunteer at Hasbro Children's Hospital, volunteers must be at least 17 years old and a senior in high school or older.

The minimum time commitment is 100 hours for college students and adult volunteers and 50 hours for high school students. 

The volunteer department at Rhode Island Hospital offers volunteer positions for both teens and adults. Learn more about opportunities for high school volunteers. The following positions are sometimes available for adult volunteers:

• Greeters
• Family liasons
• Emergency room
• Gift shop
• Nurse aides
• Office support
• Pet therapy
• Physical therapy
• Patient visitors
• Recovery room
• Art activities

Volunteers also transport students, serve as guides, escorts and interpreter aides

Requirements

All volunteers at Rhode Island Hospital must:

• Attend a one hour volunteer information session
• Submit a complete application with references
• Interview with volunteer services staff
• Provide an updated immunization record
• Submit to two tuberculosis tests
• Complete an orientation about hospital policies and procedures
• Commit to a minimum of two to four hours each week for at least 100 hours
• If under the age of 18, submit a signed permission slip
• Adhere to uniform and dress code policy
• Complete a criminal background investigation
• Cannot smoke or use tobacco products

For more information, call the volunteer office at 401-444-5530 or e-mail kpantalone@lifespan.org.