We are excited to announce the new Boys Town National Research Hospital Volunteer Program! With the goal of empowering our community and its members through service, this program will create meaningful opportunities for volunteers to contribute their time, skills and passion to make a positive impact on our patients and families.

The Volunteer Program offers a variety of options to fit the skills of both teens and adults. Some of the tasks may include:

• Greeting and escorting patients
• Serving as an internal courier or runner for clinic staff
• Engaging patients in waiting room with interactive activities
• Making rounds with the activity cart (coloring, books, crafts) or coffee cart
• Providing clerical support
• Reading to patients
• Taking patients on wagon rides
• Cleaning toys

Volunteer Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age and able to transport themselves or acquire transportation to Boys Town National Research Hospital at 139^th and Pacific Street
• Volunteer a minimum of two hours each week, with a total of eight hours a month
• If needed, exceptions can be made for special circumstances (vacations, illness, etc.)
• Volunteers between the ages of 16 and 18 are asked to make an initial commitment of 6 months and volunteers over 19 are asked to make an initial commitment of 1 year

For more information on the program and to apply, click here!

Don’t forget to share this amazing opportunity with friends and family who might be interested!