Future Application Openings: March 2025, July 2025, November 2025. Applications will remain open until all positions are filled.

Position Summaries: Click here to review 

Minimum Age: Applicants must meet the minimum age requirements at the time of application (at least 16 for some positions, 18 for others).

Shift Length and Commitment: Varies by position. Most shifts are 3 hours on the same day and time every week but may range from 2-4 hours.

Minimum Time Commitment: 6 months in a row for most positions, but may range from 3-9 months in a row.

Shift Times: Nearly all volunteer shifts are on weekdays (Monday - Friday) starting between 9am and 2pm. We have very few shifts in the evenings (starting after 3pm), weekend, and early morning (starting at 6am).

Complete an application during an open application period

Complete online training and policy forms within 2 weeks of submitting your application

Applicants will be reviewed in order once all items have been completed

Accepted applicants will schedule and attend a 1-hour virtual group interview with Volunteer Services staff within 30 days of acceptance.

Applicants whose interest, experience, availability, and fit align with an open position and shift will be offered placement. You will have 3 days to accept or decline the position and shift offered to you.

We cannot guarantee a volunteer role to everyone who applies and interviews.

Placed applicants will complete an onboarding checklist within 30 days from acceptance of their position.  This includes:

Attend a 90 minute virtual group Organizational Orientation

Authorize and clear a Washington State background check

Complete an in-person health screening through Seattle Children's Workforce Health and Safety (WHS) Clinic

Submit Volunteer Agreement and Demographics Forms

You will receive First Shift Instructions for in-person training or shadowing.  On or prior to your first shift you will:

Be issued a volunteer badge to keep for as long as you volunteer

Learn how to sign in and out for your volunteer shifts

Gain access to free on-site parking

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Our next application cycle will open in July 2025 and will remain open until all positions are filled.

Our volunteer onboarding process reflects Seattle Children's commitment to ensuring the health and safety of our patients, families, and workforce. If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at VolunteerServices@seattlechildrens.org or call our office at (206) 987-4655.

Volunteers currently serve in the Hospital, North Clinic, and South Clinic locations:

Seattle Children's Hospital
4800 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105

Seattle Children's North Clinic in Everett
1815 13th St.
Everett, WA 98201

Seattle Children's South Clinic in Federal Way
34920 Enchanted Pkwy. S
Federal Way, WA 98003

Volunteers may begin serving in the Bellevue Clinic & Surgery Center as early as 2026:

Seattle Children's Bellevue Clinic & Surgery Center
1500 116th Ave. NE
Bellevue, WA 98004

Our team and the departments we partner with aim to provide all volunteers with the information they need to succeed in their service opportunity, a welcoming environment where they can feel comfortable being themselves, and a values-based approach to support and engagement throughout their experience.

Volunteering does not include shadowing opportunities.  Shadowing is a separate program.  Learn more about showing and medical observerships on the Seattle Children's Website.

Yes!  There are many ways to be a part of the Seattle Children's community.  Learn about other ways to help here.

Not at this time.  Learn about other ways to help here.

Our team assigns volunteer positions based on the hospital's current needs, an applicant's stated availability, interests, and skills.  Our volunteers support Seattle Children's in a variety of roles.  All volunteers help to deliver quality care and services to the patients and families we serve.  Learn more about the types of positions that may be available here.

We do not have any baby cuddling positions.  Volunteers must be willing to work with patients and or siblings of all ages (0-18+) as assigned.