Seattle Children's Volunteer Application

The Volunteer Services team is committed to providing exceptional experiences for the diverse patients and families we serve, as well as staff at Seattle Children's, while providing challenging and engaging opportunities for those who volunteer.

Our team assigns volunteer positions based on the hospital's current needs, an applicant's stated availability, interests and skills. We ask that you understand the mission we serve, commit to our values, and are receptive to learning from all you interact with.

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.

Requirements Before Applying to Volunteer

Learn about the Mission of Seattle Children's

Read about our Values-Based Behaviors

Review the Volunteer Position Summaries

After reviewing the 3 items above, check the box below to start your application

* I attest that I have reviewed all position summaries including minimum age, commitment requirements, shift times, and physical demands.

Availability Only available options are shown

I attest that I have reviewed my personal obligations for the next 6-7 months (including future quarters' class schedule for students). I am available to commit to one weekly 3-hour shift during the following time(s):

Weekday mornings or afternoons starting between 9am & 2pm (Monday-Friday)

Volunteering Location(s) Only available options are shown

Select the location(s) you would be willing and able to go to each week:

Hospital Campus in Seattle

South Clinic in Federal Way

Virtual and/or Roosevelt Commons in Seattle

If you are not available or able to meet all of the required commitments, we will not be able to accommodate you as a volunteer at this time. Thank you for your understanding.

We encourage you to visit our Seattle Children's giving page to learn how to serve patients and families in other ways.

Personal Information

* Legal First Name

Preferred First Name

Middle Name

* Family/Last Name

* PronounsExamples: She/Her; He/Him; They/Them; I Choose Not to Self-Identify

* Date of Birth

* Volunteers are required to understand and communicate fluently in EnglishAll languages spoken fluently (including English)

Are you an active member of any of the following local community organizations?

* Volunteers are required to check email regularly for communications from Volunteer Services and respond in a timely mannerEmail (Please re-enter your profile email address)  

* Preferred Contact Phone Number

* Address (Line 1)

Unit # (Line 2)

* City

* State

* Zip Code

* Primary Emergency Contact (First and Last Name)

* Contact Phone Number

* Relationship to Applicant

Secondary Emergency Contact (First and Last Name)

Contact Phone Number

Relationship to Applicant

Application Questions

* What you would like to gain from this experience? *750 character maximum

* Describe the experience you have supporting children and young adults (lived, family, work, or volunteer experience):*750 character maximum

* Describe the experience you have supporting adults (lived, family, work, or volunteer experience):  *750 character maximum

* What do you think may be challenging to you?*750 character maximum

* Is there anything else we should know about you?*750 character maximum

How did you hear about our program?

Have you volunteered for Seattle Children's in the past?

After you begin volunteering with us, would you be interested in learning about scholarships, internships, camps, or other educational opportunities?