Volunteer

Volunteers play a big role in enhancing the experience of the new mothers and their families. Duties include rounding on patients’ rooms to respond to their needs, engaging in conversation with them and escorting patients in the discharge lounge to the lobby when their transportation arrives.

Additional tasks are stocking rooms with required supplies, creating welcome packets and assisting the staff in clerical tasks. Must be 18 years of age or older.

Campus:

• Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital
• Weill Cornell Medical Center

Volunteers will work with age-matched peers and participate in group play and social activities with persons diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. All volunteers are expected to actively participate in all activities and interact appropriately with the other participants. Volunteers should be enthusiastic, friendly, and willing to engage. Experience and comfort interacting with children of various ages and ability levels is preferred. Must be 18 years of age or older.

Campus:

• Westchester Behavioral Health

The Child Life Program is designed to reduce the emotional impact of illness and hospitalization on children and their families. Volunteers can help Child Life staff by welcoming patients and families, providing toys and arts and crafts activities, playing games with patients and being a companion when needed. Under the direct supervision of a Child Life Specialist, volunteers can play with children in the playroom and at bedside. Must be 18 years of age or older to volunteer.

Campus:

• Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
• Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital
• Queens
• Weill Cornell Medical Center

Clerical volunteers provide general office assistance at the direction of departmental staff. Duties may include answering telephones, filing, data entry or light typing, labeling, running errands, etc. A pleasant personality, attention to detail, and accuracy are important to be successful in this role! Opportunities are available in various settings: clinics, nursing units, doctor offices, administration etc.

Campus:

• Allen Hospital
• Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
• Hudson Valley Hospital
• Lower Manhattan Hospital
• Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital
• Queens
• Weill Cornell Medical Center
• Westchester
• Westchester Behavioral Health

The Comfort Zone provides a special quiet zone for adult family members to “recharge” as they wait for news of a loved one in surgery or other procedures. Comfort Zone volunteers offer a listening ear and educational materials. Must be 18 years of age or older.

Campus:

• Weill Cornell Medical Center

One of our hospital's missions is to reach out and provide healthcare to those who work or live in the local community. We offer many health outreach events and health fairs throughout the year. The dates of the outreach events vary, and many events occur on weekends. Volunteers will assist with setting up, registering patients, and directing traffic. Bilingual in English and Chinese is a plus.

Campus:

• Lower Manhattan Hospital
• Queens

This volunteer program is designed to increase the general mental well-being of patients in the CPEP, which is located within our Adult Emergency Department. Volunteers engage with patients by participating in diversional recreational activities and providing support to groups facilitated by clinical staff members. The primary goals of this program are to decrease agitation and boredom among patients while improving satisfaction and outcomes. Applicants must have an interest in the mental health field and be 18 years of age and older.

Campus:

• Columbia University Irving Medical Center

As a volunteer Cuddler, you can hold, swaddle and comfort infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), supplementing the visits of parents and staff. Under the guidance of medical staff members, you will learn how to calm fussy babies, thereby reducing their stress and helping to clear their path to recovery.

Campus:

• Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
• Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital

Emergency department volunteers offer social and emotional support to patients and their families. Through communication, companionship, and problem-solving techniques, volunteers can bring warmth and reassurance to a patient’s experience in the fast-paced ED environment, which can often feel stressful or intimidating.

Campus:

• Allen Hospital
• Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
• Columbia University Irving Medical Center
• Hudson Valley Hospital
• Lower Manhattan Hospital
• Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital
• Queens
• Weill Cornell Medical Center
• Westchester

Evaluation Center volunteers reassure patients and their families that someone is concerned about their emotional needs while assisting with their admission process. This can have a significant impact on the individual's perception of the EC and of their hospital experience. The volunteer, through communication, companionship, and problem-solving techniques, can help create an environment of compassion and concern. Must be 18 years of age or older to volunteer.

Campus:

• Westchester Behavioral Health

Assist the staff with food preparation and maintaining kitchen cleanliness, deliveries, and event set up. Volunteers will also assist with clerical and administrative duties. Must be 18 years of age or older to volunteer.

Campus:

• Allen Hospital
• Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
• Hudson Valley Hospital
• Weill Cornell Medical Center
• Westchester Behavioral Health

The gift shop accepts friendly, pleasant volunteers to help put away stock, check and price new merchandise, and greet customers. Volunteers must be able to handle the cash register and work independently. Prior retail experience is a plus.

Campus:

• Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
• Hudson Valley Hospital
• Westchester

Sometimes, patients might struggle with poor appetite or eating problems while in the hospital. In addition, packaged foods can be difficult to open, and some patients need assistance. Golden Spoons volunteers help support patients during mealtimes so they can better meet their nutrition goals during their stay.

Campus:

• Allen Hospital
• Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
• Columbia University Irving Medical Center
• Hudson Valley Hospital
• Lower Manhattan Hospital
• Queens
• Weill Cornell Medical Center
• Westchester

Volunteers will visit patients who are enrolled in the program to: 1) provide support and communication, 2) provide therapeutic activities (e.g., reminiscence therapy, current events, trivia, etc.) for cognitive and social stimulation, 3) assist with patient mobilization by accompanying ambulatory patients on walks and/or leading range of motion exercises, and 4) assist patients with meals and feeding by providing encouragement, helping with tray set-up, and feeding patients who are unable to feed themselves. Must be 18 years of age or older.

Campus:

• Weill Cornell Medical Center

Under the direction of the Nurse Manager and Charge Nurse, volunteers will help to enhance the patient experience by offering coffee, tea, and cookies in accordance with patient dietary needs.

Campus:

• Hudson Valley Hospital
• Weill Cornell Medical Center

Are you compassionate and service oriented? Would you enjoy providing companionship and emotional support to patients battling a serious illness? Are you organized and able to effectively communicate information to patients and staff? Infusion Center Welcome Ambassadors reduce fear and anxiety by supporting patients prior to, during and after their first chemotherapy treatments.

Campus:

• Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
• Hudson Valley Hospital
• Queens
• Weill Cornell Medical Center
• Westchester

Volunteers are trained to visit expectant and new mothers to assess their needs and provide a warm welcome environment. Unit volunteers may also help with general office tasks at the direction of departmental staff. Duties may include answering telephones, filing, data entry, or using innovative technology to survey patients and obtain feedback in real time.

Campus:

• Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
• Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital
• Queens
• Weill Cornell Medical Center/Cohen’s Hospital for Women and Newborns
• Westchester

Are you a musician or music lover? As a volunteer, you'll work as guide or musician to bring music to the bedside, helping to uplift and comfort those in need—be part of a community that has reached over a million people in hospitals with the healing power of music!

Campus:

• Weill Cornell Medical Center

The NYP Guide Program is designed to reduce confusion and help individuals as they navigate through the hospital. Volunteers may guide patients or visitors by walking with them to the area of the hospital that they wish to visit. If you like to give directions and put a smile on someone's face, this program is for you! Training provided. This position requires standing for long periods of time and greeting patients and guests.

Campus:

• Allen Hospital
• Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
• Columbia University Irving Medical Center
• Hudson Valley Hospital
• Lower Manhattan Hospital
• Queens
• Weill Cornell Medical Center
• Westchester
• Westchester Behavioral Health

We are a group whose mission is to enhance the delivery of care by converting issues and concerns into effective solutions leading to an improved patient and family experience. The group consists of patients, family members, and doctors and staff who meet monthly.

Campus:

• Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
• Lower Manhattan Hospital
• Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital
• Queens
• Weill Cornell Medical Center
• Westchester
• Westchester Behavioral Health

Unit volunteers bring another level of care and compassion by assisting patients and family members and liaising with the nursing and unit staff to prioritize patient needs. This includes visiting and talking with patients, offering emotional support, and helping visitors on the unit. Volunteers also provide an invaluable service by assisting the nursing staff in fulfilling their roles and duties.

Campus:

• Allen Hospital
• Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
• Columbia University Irving Medical Center
• Gracie Square Hospital
• Hudson Valley Hospital
• Lower Manhattan Hospital
• Queens
• Weill Cornell Medical Center
• Westchester
• Westchester Behavioral Health

Volunteers work with the PSA and/or Patient Experience Lead to provide high-quality patient care that’s safe, consistent, and compassionate. Responsibilities may include using innovative technology to survey patients at bedside to obtain feedback in real time. Ideal candidates should be compassionate, empathic, and tech-savvy. Must be 18 years of age or older to volunteer.

Campus:

• Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
• Columbia University Irving Medical Center
• Lower Manhattan Hospital
• Queens
• Weill Cornell Medical Center

Do you recognize the power of pets in promoting healing and joy? Has your dog completed Animal Assisted Therapy training? Paws for Patients volunteers bring their dogs to visit patients throughout the Hospital to brighten patients' days.

Campus:

• Allen Hospital
• Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
• Columbia University Irving Medical Center
• Gracie Square Hospital
• Hudson Valley Hospital
• Lower Manhattan Hospital
• Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital
• Queens
• Weill Cornell Medical Center
• Westchester
• Westchester Behavioral Health

The emergency room can feel like a stressful place, especially for kids and their parents or caregivers. Volunteers in the emergency department can help provide emotional support to the patients and their families while they’re in the waiting room of the ED. Volunteers also liaise between patients, families, and clinical staff, and are trained in various methods of interaction with children such as one-to-one or group readings, board games, activities, drawing, etc. Must be 18 years of age or older to volunteer.

Campus:

• Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
• Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital
• Queens
• Weill Cornell Medical Center

Perioperative volunteers focus on boosting patient satisfaction by assisting patients and their families who visit the hospital. Duties may include explaining hospital procedures, escorting patients to their destinations, putting family members at ease, running errands, and generally serving as a liaison between the waiting room and patient care areas.

Campus:

• Allen Hospital
• Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
• Lower Manhattan Hospital
• Queens

Motivated pharmacy major students who are enthusiastic about learning in a fast-paced environment are welcome to volunteer! All students must be currently enrolled in an accredited school of pharmacy. Volunteers assist the pharmacist or pharmacy assistant with answering phone calls, clerical duties, and pharmacy tasks to help facilitate general operations.

Campus:

• Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
• Hudson Valley Hospital
• Lower Manhattan Hospital
• Queens

This volunteer role involves leading or co-leading groups or activities such as exercise, yoga, meditation, bingo, arts and crafts, ice cream socials, religious celebrations, and musical performances in collaboration with the psycho-social rehabilitation staff. Patients vary in age from 18 to 90 plus and have a range of psychiatric disorders. Must be 18 years of age or older.

Campus:

• Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
• Weill Cornell Medical Center
• Westchester Behavioral Health

Volunteers spend their time rounding in our cancer center, providing emotional support and companionship to patients. This program offers a variety of resources for volunteers to provide and engage patients. Tasks include: friendly visits, acting as liaisons for the patients, mealtime assistance, and conducting recreational activities. Areas available: reception and infusion. Must be 18 years of age or older.

Campus:

• Queens
• Weill Cornell Medical Center
• Westchester

Radio Lollipop volunteers run an onsite, interactive radio studio that can be patient-operated and broadcast to every room within the hospital. The on-air broadcast also features games, art projects, storytelling, and contests with prizes for kids. Volunteer DJs create excitement among patients by playing music hits, taking call-in requests, and putting kids "on-air" to actively participate in the magic of radio. Under the direction of Child Life staff, volunteers may also provide arts and crafts activities and play games with patients at the bedside. Must be 18 years of age or older to volunteer.

Campus:

• Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital

The Reach Out and Read (ROR) program strives to improve the waiting room experience for patients and their families through reading together. Volunteers demonstrate read-aloud techniques and highlight reading as an engaging activity for kids that makes the waiting room ambiance more pleasant.

The Reach Out and Read Program is continually seeking books (in good condition) to distribute to young children. We welcome donations from individuals and community groups.

Campus:

• Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
• Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Volunteers on the inpatient rehab unit offer social/emotional support through companionship and conversation and engage in therapeutic activities with patients. Volunteers may also help therapists with patient activities, perform clerical roles, prep or clean treatment areas, and retrieve or store linens for patient use. Must be 18 years of age or older.

Campus:

• Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
• Columbia University Irving Medical Center
• Lower Manhattan Hospital
• Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital
• Queens
• Weill Cornell Medical Center
• Westchester

The volunteer will provide support through the RMH Hospitality Cart to inpatient pediatric patients and their families. This includes delivering snacks and drinks to patients and families at the bedside as well as greeting them at the cart and assisting them with their nutritional needs. The cart will be located in the front of the pediatric unit for patients and their families to have access to. Ideal candidate will have previous experience working with children and excellent interpersonal skills. Training provided.

Campus:

• Weill Cornell Medical Center

Whether you have four hours a week or two hours a month, you can do what you love and leave a huge impact on a patient's day. As a Sparks of Life volunteer, you will bring your talent and passion to a variety of Hospital units, sharing a song, project, or story on different floors. You can brighten the days of patients on the pediatric, rehabilitation, geriatric and acute psychiatry, and oncology units with a performance. We welcome professional musicians, singers, artists, puppeteers, certified yoga instructors, clowns, storytellers, magicians, and more.

Campus:

• Brooklyn Methodist Hospital

NewYork-Presbyterian Spiritual Care and Chaplaincy is committed to meet the emotional and spiritual needs of each patient and all staff. This is done by an interfaith/interdenominational Staff Chaplain assisted by a volunteer chaplain team. Each chaplain has the tools needed to provide a spiritual assessment to assist in patient care.

Campus:

• Hudson Valley Hospital
• Queens
• Westchester