Volunteer Services opportunities at the Akron and Beeghly campuses, and beyond:
- Adults
- Teens (ages 16-18)
- Doggie BrigadeTM
Volunteer placement is based on current position openings. Once accepted, you will be required to complete an online orientation. Our volunteers receive hands-on training for their assignment.
Teen/college student program
Akron Children’s Volunteer Services is happy to announce our enhanced teen/college program, which gives the opportunity to:
- Complete volunteer hours needed for graduation
- Learn about Akron Children’s exciting Career Launch program
- Includes three shadow opportunities
- Review available job opportunities
- Monthly progress check-in with staff
For further information, please contact volunteers@akronchildrens.org or 330-543-8424.
Other volunteer opportunities:
- Parent Advisor Program
- Parent Mentor Program
- Teen Advisory Group for former patients
- Holiday Tree Festival
- Friends of Akron Children’s Hospital
- TWIG Groups
- Cuddlers: Aid neonatal staff in calming and soothing infant patients by cuddling, singing, talking, and reading. Volunteer positions are available at Akron Children’s, Mahoning Valley, Summa, Akron General Cleveland Clinic, St. Elizabeth and Aultman neonatal departments. Cuddlers must be 21 years of age and have six months prior volunteer experience at Akron Children’s.
To learn more about volunteering at Akron Children's, call 330-543-8424 (Akron campus) or 330-746-8350 (Beeghly campus).
