Hospital Volunteer Programs
Weekday Program (Main Hospital Location Only)
For individuals who have availability to volunteer during a three-hour shift, Monday-Friday, between the hours of 8 a.m.–5 p.m., there are numerous opportunities at the main hospital. Must be 18+ years old and not currently in high school or an undergraduate to apply.
Evening Program (Main Hospital Location Only)
For individuals who have availability to volunteer during a two or three-hour shift, Monday-Thursday, between the hours of 4:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m., there is limited availability only at the main hospital.
Weekend Program (Main Hospital Location Only)
For individuals who only have availability to volunteer during a three-hour shift on Saturday or Sunday, there are opportunities at the main hospital.
Volunteers for Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in Lincoln Park
Volunteers will provide play and engagement opportunities in the clinic waiting rooms.
Technology & Gaming Volunteer
We're currently not accepting applications for the Technology & Gaming Volunteer Program. Check back for more information on future opportunities.
We are looking for people who love games and tech and want to work with a pediatric population. Volunteers will help upkeep numerous tech items in the hospital while also providing beside support and socialization through gaming.
College Program (For ALL Undergraduates; Multiple Sites)
(Graduate students may apply to any of the above applications.)
We're currently not accepting applications for the College Program. Check back for more information in the future.
For undergraduate individuals currently enrolled in coursework and who will be consistently available (at least a 6 month commitment), there are a variety of opportunities at our main hospital and outpatient locations, as well as different shift days/times. Please complete the application for the college program only. Any additional applications will not be accepted.
This is the only application for undergraduate students at this time.
NOTE: Due to ongoing Covid-19 restrictions, we have a limited number of positions and will only be able to review the first 100 applications that come in.
If not selected this round, please know that we are gradually opening up other roles and will reach out to qualified candidates for those roles as we see fit.
Winter-Only
The application for the Winter 2024 Volunteer Program is now closed. For those interested in applying for our Summer Intensive program, please check back here in Spring 2024 for more information.
Summer-Only
The application for the Summer 2023 Volunteer Program is now closed. For those interested in applying for our Winter Intensive program, please check back here in Fall 2023 for more information.
We are pleased to offer a learn-and-serve opportunity for first-time applicants to our summer program. Check back for more information.