The process to become a volunteer is thorough and can take 6-8 weeks to complete if your application is accepted. Please review all of the information and requirements for our volunteer program before applying.

• Children's Hospital volunteers are committed people ages 16 and older with diverse backgrounds.

• Volunteer assignments are the same day and time each week, and a minimum of 2 hours for a minimum time period of 6 consecutive months.

• We are fortunate to receive many volunteer applications. Our opportunities are based on service needs, so we match our applicants' skills, availability and experience to our current needs. If an opportunity is available, we will contact you regarding next steps.

• Because of the overwhelming response of our community, we may not be able to place you as a volunteer. We will keep your application on file for 60 days.

• Please note: Family and friend visiting increases during evening and weekend hours. Therefore, the demand for evening and weekend volunteers is not as great as weekday shifts. Our greatest need for volunteers is before 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

• All of our volunteer assignments are in areas that have requested volunteer support, and are not potential job openings. The object of becoming a volunteer is to support patients, families and staff.

• Children's Hospital of Wisconsin is not able to guarantee service hours.

• Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to process, consider or keep incomplete applications.

Our volunteer requirements have been put in place to protect the health, safety, and confidentiality of our patients, family and staff.

Please note that all of the following must be included with your application for it to be considered complete:

• A signed and completed Background Information Disclosure form is required for all applicants ages 18 and older.

• All application pages and statements must be completed and signed.

• The Reference Form attached to the application must be completed and signed by an employer, coworker, teacher or coach. References from friends and relatives are not acceptable.

• The Volunteer Health Assessment form must be completed and official immunization records outlined on the form must be returned with the application.

Now that you have reviewed our application process and you can fulfill our commitment requirements, we welcome you to apply. Please use the link below to download and print the appropriate application. The first page of the application packet contains a checklist for your convenience, as well as instructions for mailing your completed application.