Volunteer Opportunities

Due to the current health situation with COVID-19, we will not be accepting new volunteer applications at this time.  We are unclear on when we will begin to accept new applications.  Please check back at a later date.  Thank you for your understanding.

Make a difference to the people of Greater Boston

There are many reasons to volunteer at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. As a volunteer, you can:

• Become actively involved in your community
• Develop your skills and experience
• Explore career possibilities
• Help people who are sick or injured
• Meet new people

As a volunteer, you’ll have the chance to help us fulfill our mission of providing outstanding care to the residents of Greater Boston. We depend on volunteers like you to help make it happen.

How Do I Become a Volunteer?

Call our Volunteer Office at 617-243-6048 to schedule an appointment. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Volunteer interviews are scheduled from 8:00am-4:30pm. 

You will need to download and complete a Volunteer Application (PDF) and bring it with you to your appointment, along with any required health documentation and a government issued photo ID (or school IDs.

Summer Student Volunteer Program

As a result of Covid-19, we regret that we are not able to hold our summer student volunteer program this year.  This decision was made out of consideration of our student  volunteers as well as our patients and our hospital community.  We hope you will consider volunteering sometime in the future.  Please continue to check our website for on-going updates.  Thank you. 

Our Summer Student Volunteer Program is specially designed for students who are interested in serving their local community. To apply, you will need to download and complete our Summer Student Volunteer Program Addendum (PDF), along with the Volunteer Application (PDF), and bring it with you to your volunteer interview. Please note: The minimum age to volunteer is 14.  Interviews will begin in mid-February and will continue until all the positions have been filled.

Students accepted to the Summer Volunteer Program are expected to volunteer for a minimum of 8 weeks, 2 shifts per week, for a total of 6-8 hours per week between June and August.

In addition to opportunities for hospital volunteer service, the Summer Student Volunteer Program provides optional weekly educational sessions on various topics, including:

• Virtual Medicine
• Medical panel
• Robotic Medicine
• Interviewing and resume writing
• Nursing technology

Program participants and their parents are invited to attend our summer celebration, which is held in August. 

Newton-Wellesley Hospital Volunteer Office
2014 Washington Street
Newton, MA 02462
Phone: 617-243-6048

Who Volunteers at Newton-Wellesley Hospital?

Our volunteers come from all walks of life. We have volunteers from age 14 (the minimum) to over 90. They include students, retirees, people with full-time careers, vocational work group, and others who choose to spend their extra time serving their community.

Where Do Volunteers Serve?

Volunteers work with us in nearly every area of the hospital. We depend on our volunteers to provide the high-quality care our community deserves. You may choose to serve patients and their families in inpatient or outpatient areas, assist our support services staff members, provide clerical support, or become involved with our community outreach programs.

The following are just some of the many hospital areas, programs, and roles where you can volunteer your time:

• Cafeteria
• Emergency Department
• Fitness Center
• Gift Shop
• Landscaping
• Mailroom
• Maternity
• Escort/Greeter
• Mass General Cancer Center at Newton-Wellesley
• Musician
• Nutrition and Food Services
• Office Settings
• Outpatient Clinics
• Outpatient Surgery
• Patient Representatives
• Patient Units
• Pediatrics
• Pet Therapy
• Radiology
• Receiving/Storeroom
• Registration Greeter
• Reiki
• Special Projects
• Surgical Liaison
• Thrift Shop
• Transport Services
• Urgent Care Center

What Are the Volunteer Time Requirements?

Our staff members and volunteers all make mutual commitments to provide quality service. Because of the time we spend to train our volunteers, we expect a minimum of three to four hours of volunteer service each week, depending on individual assignments. The total minimum commitment is 100 hours per year for adults and 50 hours per year for students.

Certain volunteer programs, such as the Patient Representative and Surgical Liaison programs, require a minimum commitment of nine months to one year of service.