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Charleston, SC 29425
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Volunteer
PLEASE NOTE THAT All VOLUNTEER POSITIONS ARE FULL AT THIS TIME. PLEASE APPLY IN DECEMBER FOR PLACEMENTS IN THE SPRING.
At MUSC Children's Hospital we treasure our
volunteers. From providing companionship and
play activities for our children to assisting clinic
and hospital staff with administrative tasks, our
volunteers help fulfill our mission of providing the
best quality healthcare for the children and families
we serve.
There are a variety of volunteer opportunities available
to adults and students over the age of 16 at our hospital.
Please note that due to the volume of applications we
receive, and the specific requirements of the programs
we offer, we are unable to place every applicant. Please
review the requirements below before submitting your
application.
Requirements
We ask our volunteers to commit to a minimum of one 2-3 hour shift per week on the same day at
the same time and to fulfill a minimum of 50 per year. All volunteers must be at lest 16 years
of age. Volunteers interested in a neonatal Intensive Care Unit or Emergency Department
placement must be 21 years of age. Volunteers are required to have a health screening,
background check and formal orientation to MUSC's policies and procedures prior to volunteering.
Opportunity Directory
Apply Now
Additional Information
 Summer placements are limited and subject to the
50 hour annual requirement. Students interested in
volunteering during summer must be certain of their
ability to follow through on their commitment and
submit their application by April 1.
Please note that our program does not provide the
opportunity to shadow physicians, nurses, or other
health care providers, nor do we allow volunteers to
perform any sort of medical procedures.
We provide all of our volunteers training and ongoing support. New volunteers are required to attend a Children's Hospital orientation, which highlights the special needs of pediatric patients and their families. In addition to your overall orientation you will receive an orientation and training in your particular area of service.
Getting Started
Opportunity Directory
Apply Now
Questions
You may contact the Children's Hospital Volunteer office at:
(843) 792-8190 longpa@musc.edu or (843) 792-6078 howelle@musc.edu
Our Application Process
Typically, the application process takes approximately four to six weeks and applications received after the 20th of each month will not be reviewed until the following month. Acceptance into the program is contingent upon the completion of the following steps:
- Complete application
- Criminal background check
- Interview
- Health screen
- General Orientation
- Orientation to selected volunteer area
Donating goods and services to MUSC Children's Hospital
There are many needs within the special services that the Volunteer Program offers to families and patients which you may contribute to. Below is a partial list of the areas and services that need your contributions, click on each to review items needed.
MUSC Children's Hospital Gear
 There is a variety of Children's Hospital logo clothing available in
children and adult sizes. All proceeds benefit the programs and
services offered by the MUSC Children's Hospital Volunteer
Program.
 View items available
 Order form
Volunteer Newsletter
Summer 2008
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