Children's National Volunteer Application - SZ Main Campus

Thank you for your interest in exploring volunteer opportunities with the Volunteer Services department at Children's National Hospital, an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome your interest to apply!

Please review program description and requirements featured below and on our website prior to completing this application. Submission of this application is the first step in the volunteer application and selection process. Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, specific requirements of our programs, and limited openings, we are unable to place every applicant.

The Volunteer Services team at Children's National will review all applications received and select candidates to continue to the next step in the onboarding process. Next steps may vary depending on each volunteer assignment and will include an interview with your prospective supervisor. The Volunteer Services team will communicate via email regarding final decisions and will provide instructions regarding required paperwork.

Individuals who are selected to become a Children's National Volunteer must adhere to the onboarding and training requirements of the program which includes a background investigation performed by an outside agency, submission of a comprehensive medical packet for medical clearance, online orientation, and in person training.

*Please Note: The Volunteer Services Department reserves the right to amend the scope and/or specifications of its programs at any time.

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Pre-Screening Questions

The minimum time commitment for all assignments will be once per week for one year. All assignments take place at the main hospital on Michigan Ave NW in Washington, DC. Are you able to meet the commitment requirements of the volunteer program?

Thank you for your interest in volunteer opportunities at Children's National Hospital; however, your availability does not align with our current openings.

For additional support opportunities, please visit our webpage:

https://www.childrensnational.org/make-a-difference/volunteer/community-volunteers

Be advised you will not be able to submit this application going forward.

What is your age?

The minimum age to volunteer is 15 years old.

Please visit our webpage to read about Community Support Opportunities:

https://www.childrensnational.org/make-a-difference/volunteer/community-volunteers

Be advised you will not be able to submit this application going forward.

Volunteer Opportunities for 18 years and older:

Seacrest Studios Volunteer: Seacrest Studios volunteers are directly supervised by the Seacrest Studios Media Specialists. Volunteers will help spread joy to patients by engaging and assisting with games, activities, celebrity visits, special events, prize deliveries, and more in the studio. Volunteers also have the opportunity to host or help curate on-air programming designed for patients and families.
- Must be age 18+ and commit to a weekly shift of 2 hours

Gaming Technology Volunteer: Gaming Technology Volunteers report directly to the Patient Gaming Technology Coordinator and work to support the goals and mission of the Patient Gaming Department. Volunteers will work with patients ages 5 to 18 across a variety of hospital units. Duties include visiting referred patients at bedside with a gaming cart (containing an Xbox & Nintendo Switch 2) and playing video games with them, assisting with special gaming events, and basic cleaning/equipment upkeep (ie. wiping down volunteer cart before/after use and notifying Patient Gaming Coordinator if equipment is not functioning properly).
- Must be age 18+ and commit to a weekly shift of 2 hours

Healing Garden Volunteer: Healing Garden volunteers are directly supervised by the Activity Coordinators who manage all Healing Garden activities and events. Volunteers assist with programmatic, administrative and special events in the outdoor Healing Garden, playrooms and other identified program spaces.
- Must be age 18+ and commit to a weekly shift of 2 hours

Hospitality Volunteer: Hospitality Volunteers are directly supervised by the Volunteer Services Coordinators. These volunteers assist with rounding in outpatient and inpatient areas with comfort items and activities, delivering toy requests and other items to patients, greeting and assisting visitors with wayfinding, assisting with toy donations and Dr. Bear's Closet organization, administrative support, and more.
- Must be age 15+ and commit to a regular weekly shift of 2 hours

Family Resource Center Volunteer: Resource Center volunteers are directly supervised by the Family Library & Resource Center Coordinator. Duties include maintaining the library space and ensuring it is a clean, welcoming space for patients and families, interacting with patients, families, and visitors in the Family Resource Center in a friendly and professional manner, facilitating story time events, running the book cart, assisting with special events, activities, and projects, and more. FRC Volunteers age 18+ are also able to provide bedside reading to patients in our inpatient units.
- Must be age 15+ and commit to a weekly shift of 2 hours

Canine Courier: Canine Courier Volunteers are directly supervised by the Animal Visitation program coordinators. They assist and escort pet visitation teams to outpatient and inpatient areas, remain with the pet team for the duration of their volunteer shift, and assist with additional programs and events as needed.
- Must be age 18+ and commit to a weekly shift of 2 hours

Tutor Volunteer: Tutor Volunteers are directly supervised by the hospital's Education Specialists and hospital-based teachers. They assist patients with academics/schoolwork and offer educational enrichment opportunities for kids of all ages.
- Must be age 18+ and commit to a weekly shift of 2 hours

Volunteer Opportunities for 15-17 year olds:

Hospitality Volunteer: Hospitality Volunteers are directly supervised by the Volunteer Services Coordinators. These volunteers assist with rounding in outpatient and inpatient areas with comfort items and activities, delivering toy requests and other items to patients, greeting and assisting visitors with wayfinding, assisting with toy donations and Dr. Bear's Closet organization, administrative support, and more.
- Must be age 15+ and commit to a weekly shift of 2 hours

Family Resource Center Volunteer: Resource Center volunteers are directly supervised by the Family Library & Resource Center Coordinator. Duties include maintaining the library space and ensuring it is a clean, welcoming space for patients and families, interacting with patients, families, and visitors in the Family Resource Center in a friendly and professional manner, facilitating story time events, running the book cart, assisting with special events, activities, and projects, and more.
- Must be age 15+ and commit to a weekly shift of 2 hours

From only the available options listed above please choose the program you are interested in applying for within the Children's National Volunteer Program.

Canine Courier Volunteer

Please select your availability below:

Thursday

5:00pm-7:00pm

Friday

11:00am-12:30pm

Seacrest Studios Volunteer

Please select your availability below:

Tuesday

10:00am-12:00pm

Wednesday

10:00am-12:00pm

Thursday

10:00am-12:00pm

Friday

10:00am-12:00pm

Please select your availability below:

Family Resource Center Volunteer

Please select your availability below:

(Times marked with an * are only available to volunteers ages 18+)

Monday

10:00am-12:00pm*

12:00pm-2:00pm*

3:00pm-5:00pm*

5:00pm-7:00pm

Tuesday

10:00am-12:00pm*

12:00pm-2:00pm*

3:00pm-5:00pm*

5:00pm-7:00pm*

Wednesday

10:00am-12:00pm*

12:00pm-2:00pm*

3:00pm-5:00pm*

5:00pm-7:00pm*

Thursday

10:00am-12:00pm*

12:00pm-2:00pm*

3:00pm-5:00pm*

Friday

10:00am-12:00pm*

12:00pm-2:00pm*

3:00pm-5:00pm*

5:00pm-7:00pm

Saturday

3:00pm-5:00pm*

Sunday

3:00pm-5:00pm

Gaming Technology Volunteer

Please select available shifts:

Monday

11:00am - 1:00pm

1:00pm - 3:00pm

3:00pm - 5:00pm

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Tuesday

11:00am - 1:00pm

1:00pm - 3:00pm

3:00pm - 5:00pm

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Wednesday

11:00am - 1:00pm

1:00pm - 3:00pm

3:00pm - 5:00pm

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Thursday

11:00am - 1:00pm

1:00pm - 3:00pm

3:00pm - 5:00pm

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Friday

11:00am - 1:00pm

1:00pm - 3:00pm

3:00pm - 5:00pm

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Tutor Volunteer

Please select available shifts:

Wednesday

10:00am-12:00pm

11:00am-1:00pm

1:00pm-3:00pm

Friday

10:00am-12:00pm

11:00am-1:00pm

1:00pm-3:00pm

Healing Garden Volunteer

Please select available shifts:

Monday

1:00pm-3:00pm

Wednesday

1:00pm-3:00pm

3:00pm-5:00pm

Thursday

4:00pm-6:00pm

Friday

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Sunday

1:00pm-3:00pm

Hospitality Volunteer

Please select available shifts:

Monday

10:00am-12:00pm

2:00pm-4:00pm

Tuesday

3:00pm-5:00pm

Wednesday

3:00pm-5:00pm

Friday

1:00pm-3:00pm

Volunteer Information

* First name

Middle name

* Last name

Nickname/Preferred Name

Chosen Pronouns:

* Street 1

Street 2

Street 3

* City

State

* Zip

Country

Home

Work

* Cell

Do not call

Do not call

* Email address

* Date of Birth

Are you currently enrolled in an educational program?

If yes, please explain:

Highest Level Of Education

* Name Of High School or College

Previous CNH Volunteer/employee?

Name Of Employer

US Citizen

Are You A US permanent resident?

Languages Skills

Interest in Program

* Please tell us why you are interested in becoming a Children's National Volunteer. Please also share why you are interested in the specific assignment(s) to which you are applying

Relevant Experience

* Children's National Volunteers work directly with children of all ages at our main hospital campus. Please share any work, volunteer, or personal experience you have in a hospital/healthcare setting and/or working with children.

Volunteer Skills

* Please share any additional skills or qualities you may have that you would bring to your preferred volunteer assignment.

Core Values

* The core values of Children's National Hospital are compassion, commitment, and connection. Please share how you would model these values as a volunteer.

Will you be absent for 3 months or more in the next year?

If yes, please explain:

Referral/Source

Please share with us how you learned about this volunteer program. Please note that referrals from a Children's National staff member, board member, or volunteer do not guarantee acceptance into the program.

Reference Contact

Please list one professional or personal reference. They must be age 18+ and cannot be a relative/family member.

This individual will automatically receive a required Reference Form via email that they will need to complete within 5 days of your application submission. Please select an individual that will be able to complete the form within the required time frame.

You will receive an email notification once the completed Reference Form has been received. Please note that your application will not be considered complete or eligible for review until this Reference Form is received.

* Full Name of one Personal/Professional Reference

* Reference Email address

Emergency Contact

* Contact name

Phone (Home)

Phone (Business)

* Phone (Mobile)

* Relationship name

Criminal Background

Have you ever been convicted of a crime

Have you ever been discharged or fired

If Yes to either, please explain:

Optional Information: Demographics

The below section is optional. Volunteer Services at times is asked for periodic reports pertaining to factors such as race, sex, and citizenship. Information provided will be used solely for statistical purposes and to track diversity trends. This information will not have any effect on the selection process. Children's National does not discriminate against its employees or volunteers or applicants for employment or service because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status or any other protected group status.

Gender

Race/Ethnicity

Do you have a disability or any other special needs?

Volunteer and Program Commitment Agreement

* I understand Children's National Volunteers must be at least 15 years of age, and some assignments require volunteers to be 18 years of age or older.

* If accepted into the program, I understand that I must first complete a volunteer training prior to beginning my official volunteer assignment.

* I agree to submit medical forms and fulfill other requirements as prescribed before beginning volunteer service. I also authorize for release of general information given on this application.

* I verify that I read the program description, requirements, and physical demands of a volunteer and understand the role of a volunteer at Children's National Hospital

* I agree to the required time commitment for a Children's National Volunteer.

* I understand completing this application is the first step of the comprehensive acceptance process to become a  volunteer. If I am interested in proceeding in the process, I will follow the appropriate steps as outlined by the Volunteers Services Department.

* I understand that I will be asked to present written, valid, official government documentation that I am legally present in the United States for the duration of the time that I will be volunteering at Children's National (i.e. VISA, password, or Social Security Card). I will present my government-issued photo ID at the time of my interview.

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