Giving

What is the time commitment for Cincinnati Children's volunteers?
We ask that our adult volunteers commit to a weekly schedule of two to three hours for one year.  If you are unable to make this commitment, you may want to explore the possibility of volunteering with special events that benefit our hospital.

What is the process to become a volunteer?

1. Print and complete the appropriate application and mail it to our office.
2. We will contact the individuals you have listed as references either by mailing the form to their home or emailing them.
3. After both reference forms have been returned to us, we will contact you to schedule an interview.
4. Your interview is a time for us to learn about you and what you are looking for in volunteering and to determine if there is a match that suits your interests and meets the needs of the hospital.
5. If we are able to find a placement for you, you will be scheduled to attend orientation and given information about fulfilling your medical requirements.
6. The entire process typically takes four to six weeks.  You can help us expedite it by notifying your references that we will be contacting them and by providing us with complete and accurate email and mailing addresses.

I have a group of friends from work. Will we be able to take turns volunteering one evening a week? Will we be able to come as a group?
Our requirements are the same for all volunteers. We require each individual to volunteer the same day and time and in the same area each week. Regular weekly commitment has been shown to result in a more satisfying experience for the volunteer and is most helpful to supervisory staff.  While we cannot accommodate groups in traditional volunteer roles, your group might enjoy contributing in other ways, such as community fundraising.

I just graduated from college and I'm looking for a job. Could I begin to volunteer while I'm looking?
We suggest that you concentrate on finding a job first.  Once you have secured employment, you’ll have a better idea of what days and times will work best for you and whether volunteering will fit into your weekly schedule.