Volunteering Requirements

Seattle Children’s depends upon reliable and dedicated volunteers to ensure the best possible care for our patients and their families. We ask that volunteers commit to the requirements and expectations listed below to ensure the safety and well-being of our patients and families.

Evening and Weekend Positions

Evening and weekend positions are limited and applications are available on a limited basis.

Age Requirements

Please note that age requirements have changed: we no longer accept volunteers under 16 years of age. We are considering a summer volunteer program for 14- and 15-year-olds; more information will be available in January 2012.

Adult Volunteer Requirements (18 Years or Older)

• Minimum time commitment of 100 hours in nine consecutive months
• Regular weekly three-hour shift
• Eligible for direct patient contact areas
• Must complete tuberculosis (TB) screening (PDF) using our TB screening verification form (PDF)

Teen Volunteer Requirements (Minimum 16 Years)

• Minimum time commitment of 60 hours in five consecutive months
• Regular weekly three-hour shift
• Eligible for limited, non–patient contact areas
• Parent/guardian permission required
• Must complete tuberculosis (TB) screening (PDF) using our TB screening verification form (PDF)

Next Steps

If you are able to commit to the above requirements, please take our volunteer placement survey to apply.

If you are unable to commit to the above requirements, here are some other ways to help our patients:

• Donate to Seattle Children’s 
• Donate items from our toys for patients wish list 
• Join a guild 
• Email us to inquire about volunteering at a Seattle Children’s fundraising event
• Host a fundraising event for Seattle Children’s 
• Volunteer at one of Seattle Children’s regional sites:
  • Bellevue 
  • Odessa Brown 
   
• Volunteer at the Ronald McDonald House 
• Donate blood at Puget Sound Blood Center