Volunteer opportunities

Children's hospital los Angeles
Each year more than 500 compassionate individuals from our community volunteer more than 90,000 hours in 55 different areas of the hospital.
Many of our volunteers work directly with patients:

• Assisting in hospital playrooms (and sometimes at the bedside)
• Playing board games 
• Reading to children (requires 10 hours of individual training)

Volunteer Requirements

Applicants must be:

• At least 15 years old
• 18 years of age to work directly with patients
• In good physical and mental health
• Able to communicate well in English (second language skills are a plus)
• Willing to volunteer one 3-4 hour shift for 8 consecutive weeks as a patient/family escort

Volunteer Uniform

You will be required to adhere to specific policies regarding volunteer work attire. You will also need to purchase and wear a uniform at a personal cost of $15.