Volunteering
Volunteers are a vital part of supporting our mission to rebuild lives. Our volunteers come from a variety of backgrounds and share a common interest to serve the community. By becoming a volunteer, you become a part of our community and make the experience of our patients, their families, and our staff more meaningful and positive. Often, our volunteers say they get back more than they give. The truth is that patients and staff benefit much more than volunteers can imagine.
Volunteer Roles
We will work with you to place you in a role that best suits your interests and skills. Volunteer Orientation will be provided, including education and training specific to your role. A minimum commitment of approximately 2-3 hours per week for 4-6 months is required.
Volunteer Duties:
- Adaptive Sports
- Ambassador/Information Desk
- Art
- Autism Center
- Clerical
- Dining Companion
- Gardening
- Inpatient Therapy Partner
- Joy of Art! Committee
- Manes & Motions
- Nursing Unit Support
- Outpatient Therapy Partner
- Pharmacy
- Staff Award Ambassador
- Staff Hospitality Station Volunteer
- Therapeutic Dog Visits
- Therapeutic Recreation
- Unit Secretary
Ready to apply to volunteer?
Create an account or sign in to complete an application on the Hospital for Special Care Volunteer Portal.
Adaptive Sports Camp
If interested in volunteering for the Summer 2026 Ivan Lendl Adaptive Sports Camp, please complete the online application here: Adaptive Sports Camp Volunteer Portal
Volunteer Benefits
- Free Parking
- Meal vouchers (with a 4+ hours shift)
- Reduced membership fee at the Aquatic & Fitness Center (after six months of continued service)
- Free annual flu shot
- Recognition Events
- Career Mentoring/ Counseling Session
- Career Exploration/ Networking Event
Existing Volunteers
Sign in to the Volunteer Portal to:
- Update your contact information
- View your calendar
- Sign up for your shifts or cancel your shifts
- Review education packets/volunteer resources
- View your direct supervisor’s contact information
- Complete required training
- See how many hours you’ve contributed