Volunteer
Our volunteers help kids feel like kids - not patients.
Currently, volunteer schedule options are Monday to Friday during office
hours, so that staff may be able to assist with any needs. Our team will
always be prepared to flex and change in order to meet patient and family
needs amidst changing pandemic protocols. We are grateful to the dedicated
volunteers helping us along the way, as well as those patiently awaiting
applications - we hope to welcome new members to our team soon.
Placements include:
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Family Resource Center: Connect with families who may need assistance with accessing medical
information, forms or community resources
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Patient Pals: Support play and respite needs of kids and families
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The Zone: Help to set up, welcome families, facilitate activities, and tidy in
The Zone **Do you love tinkering, TV and tech? We have a special need
for volunteers who can work with our STEM programming and TV Studio...
let us know if that's your expertise!
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Tutors: Allow our kids to stay on track academically by offering assistance in
person or via zoom
Below is a listing of past placements for volunteers. Once we can fully
return to all placements and all schedule options, we will clarify these
extended opportunities.
- Baby Buddies
- Book Cart
- Toy Cart
- Cuddlers
- Donation & Supply Room
- Emergency Department
- Gift Shop
- Patient Pals
- Pet Therapy (Certified Pet Dog)
- The Zone
- Tutors
- Way Finder
- Surgery Waiting
Volunteer Requirements
- VOLUNTEERS commit to at least 1 shift (3 hours) per week for 6 months.
These shifts are scheduled for the same day and time each week, but can
potentially be adjusted if your schedule changes. Placements may include
Patient Pals, The Zone, Cuddlers, Wayfinders or Emergency Department.
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VOLUNTEERS must be 18 or older and able to complete typical requirements
of on-boarding (steps typically take 4-6 weeks): Application, Interview,
Drug Test, Background Check, TB Tests, Training Sessions & $20 for
your required VOLUNTEER polo.
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Interested volunteers who are 16 - 17 years old are encouraged to apply
for our SPEAK Summer Volunteer Program.
Find out more!
Apply to Volunteer
If you are 18 years or older and interested in volunteering at
Oklahoma Children's Hospital, apply below.
Apply Now
“I would tell others to volunteer here because it’s such a rewarding
experience. The kids get so much out of it—having someone come play
with them—but really you get just as much if not more out of it.” — Meghan, Patient Pal Volunteer