Volunteer Services
Thank you for your interest in volunteering. In September 2020, the Yale New Haven Health System welcomed back a small number of volunteers in non-patient facing roles. We hope to be able to welcome new volunteers into the system in early 2021. You are welcome to apply at this time or you may check back on this website for further updates.
Established in 1933, Yale New Haven Hospital has one of the oldest organized hospital volunteer programs in the country. The hospital's 2,400 volunteers contribute more than 200,000 hours of service annually.
The Volunteer Services Department needs and welcomes energetic volunteers of all ages and skills on the York Street and Saint Raphael campuses. Volunteers generally give a minimum of four hours a week for at least six months. There are a variety of volunteer roles to fit individual time schedules, abilities and interests. Volunteers may work directly with patients or work behind the scenes.