When you make a difference in a patient’s life, it’s all that matters.

Volunteering

The Volunteer Program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital has a variety of opportunities. For teens. For adults. For all interested in volunteering in a hospital environment.

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The Volunteer Program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital is now accepting applications. The assignment areas volunteers will be placed in are currently limited to: The Sibling Clubhouse, Wayfinding and Toy Washing. Applicants with Monday - Friday and 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. availability will be prioritized. Please visit the Adult Volunteering page for more information.

Current Volunteers

Are you a current volunteer? Access resources to do annual retraining, refer to the handbook for questions, get the latest program updates or request time off.

Volunteer Positions

Volunteers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital provide support to patients, families, and staff in a wide variety of roles. Learn more.

Adult Volunteering

View adult volunteer requirements and learn about the application and interview process. 

Teen Volunteering

Learn about the application deadlines and understand some of the areas where teens volunteer.

Group Volunteering

Learn what types of groups can volunteer and how to schedule.

Butterfly Paws

Learn how your pet can become a therapy dog and help children with the Butterfly Paws program.

Additional Links

Betty Hersch

Meet Our 2022 Volunteer of the Year

Betty Hersch is our 2022 Volunteer of the Year. She began volunteering in 1997 and has given more than 5,270 hours of service.

Betty primarily volunteers in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) but also assists with clerical projects.

She is one of the top three longest serving volunteers at Nationwide Children’s.