High School Volunteers

High school students interested in volunteering at Rhode Island Hospital must first attend a one-hour information session. Students must be at least 14 years old to volunteer at Rhode Island Hospital. To volunteer at Hasbro Children's Hospital, students must be 17 and a senior in high school, or 18 and older. There are very limited opportunities for high school seniors. Students under 18 must submit a signed permission slip.

High school volunteers work in the following areas:

• Greeters
• Patient services
• Office support
• Recovery room
• Central transport
• Gift shop

Students are asked to commit a total of two to four hours per week for a total of 50 hours. Certificates or letters of completion will be given after the 50 hours are completed.

Volunteers will be asked to complete the following after their information sessions:

• Attend a one-hour volunteer information session
• Interview with the volunteer coordinator or manager
• Provide an updated immunization record
• Undergo two tuberculosis tests
• Signed permission slips
• Complete an orientation
• Commit to a minimum of 3-4 hours per week
• Adhere to uniform and dress code policies