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Volunteer Services

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Yale New Haven Hospital. Established in 1933, the Yale New Haven Hospital volunteer program is one of the oldest in the country. There are a variety of rewarding volunteer roles to fit individual schedules, abilities and interests. 

Volunteer opportunities range from working directly with patients or more behind the scenes. Volunteers also have the opportunity to volunteer at numerous offsite YNHH locations.  Volunteers are required to be over the age of 15 and contribute a minimum of 3-4 hours a week for at least 6 months 
 

Volunteer Opportunities 

Behind the Scenes: Volunteers who are placed in a behind the scenes assignment assist staff with clerical duties, deliveries and light computer work. 

Customer Service: Volunteers in a customer service position assist patients and visitors in navigating throughout the hospital or providing service to customers in the hospital’s gift shops. 

Integrative Wellness Programs: Reiki, Pet Therapy and Music/Arts are a few examples of volunteer programs that enhance the experience of patients, families, staff, and the communities we serve. Certification and expertise may be required. 

Patient Support: Volunteers placed in a patient support assignment provide assistance to patients and staff in clinic as well as inpatient areas. Assignments may vary between moderate or intense patient support. 

Auxiliary: Our dedicated group of volunteers routinely develop initiatives that help support the hospital's mission.
Learn more about volunteering with the Yale New Haven Hospital Auxiliary

Volunteer programs

Adult

Adult volunteers help in many areas of the hospital throughout the year. Adult volunteers are expected to volunteer once a week for 3 - 4 hours for a minimum of at least 6 months or 60 hours. Please complete the Volunteer Application. You will receive an email confirmation within 7 days. Thank you for your interest.

College

Academic Year Program (September–May) 
College students are expected to volunteer once a week for 3-4 hours for a minimum of 60 hours (example: 2 semesters). Trainings and placements are available for new student volunteers at the beginning of each semester.

Summer Program (May-August)
College students are expected to volunteer twice a week for 3-4 hours for a minimum of 9-10 weeks.

• We require volunteers to be vaccinated for Flu during Flu season (Dec. 1– April 1).
• Background screening required. 

You may indicate on your application your availability to volunteer during the Academic and/or Summer Programs.

Please complete the Volunteer Application. You will receive an email confirmation within 7 days.

Thank you for your interest.

High School Program

Important Considerations

• Students must be 15 years of age by the start of the program session they are applying for.
• The hospital requires all volunteers to be vaccinated for Flu during the peak season, December 1 through April 1.
• Students must be available to complete the required commitment.

Refer to the High School Volunteer Program Information Guide before applying.

High School Volunteer Program Application

NOTE: Upon receipt of your application, you will receive an email confirming your application was received. If you do not receive this email, please check your spam and junk folders for communication that may have been filtered by your email application.

High School Volunteer Program Sessions

We offer three sessions a year: two during the academic year (fall and spring) and one during the summer.

Fall Program

Applications for the fall program will be accepted between June 15 and July 15.

We will stop accepting applications when we reach our enrollment capacity or our application deadline, whichever comes first.

Program session runs late September – late November
Monday – Friday, 3 pm – 5 pm, 8 to 9 weeks long, 1 shift per week guaranteed.

Interviews through Microsoft TEAMS will be held in late June/early July.

Spring Program

Applications for the spring program will be accepted between October 15 and November 15.

We will stop accepting applications when we reach our enrollment capacity or our application deadline, whichever comes first.

Program session runs late January – late March
Monday – Friday, 3 pm – 5 pm, 8 to 9 weeks, 1 shift per week guaranteed.

Interviews through Microsoft TEAMS will be held in late October/early November.

Summer Program

Applications for the summer program will be accepted between February 15 and March 15.

We will stop accepting applications when we reach our enrollment capacity or our application deadline, whichever comes first.

Program session runs late June – mid-August
Monday – Thursday (no program on Fridays), 9 am – 2 pm, 8 to 9 weeks, 1 shift per week guaranteed, lunch break included.

Interviews through Microsoft TEAMS will be held in late March/early April.

Please review the High School Programs - Information Guide before applying to our program.

Contact Volunteer Services

York Street Campus
203-688-2297

Saint Raphael Campus
203-789-3480