Volunteer Services

The Volunteer Services Program at the Nemours Children's Clinic in Jacksonville matches the talents and interests of individuals with the needs of patients, families, and staff. Whether they are reading stories to younger patients or playing chess with older kids, volunteers dispense the best kind of medicine - ample doses of compassion and caring.

Volunteers are assigned to a variety of activities, including positions that involve direct patient contact and administrative support positions. The list of volunteer opportunities is limited only by the imagination!

Services Available:

Clinic staff assistance - these volunteers assist staff by escorting patients from the waiting rooms into examination rooms.
Waiting room recreation - these volunteers entertain patients and give parents a break by providing fun recreational activities.
Roving Reading Program - these volunteers roam throughout the different divisions reading out loud to patients in the waiting rooms.
Magical Mobile Puppet Theater - these volunteers read and perform short skits using puppets and books.
Family Resource Center Library staff - these volunteers help parents access over 1,400 audio/videotapes and books.
Staff administrative support - these volunteers help out by copying, filing, and answering telephones.
Clown service - these volunteers dress up like clowns and entertain patients with magic tricks, skits and face painting.
Research assistance - these volunteers work in the research laboratories.
Special projects - these volunteers work on programs and projects during different holidays.
"Borrow Our Books" book-drive program - this program allows groups of volunteers to donate books.

Requirements:

Minimum age requirement - 14 years old (no exceptions)
Maximum age requirement - none - only the ability to do the job
Year-round program - apply anytime
Summer program - the program usually fills up by February, so apply in January

If you have thought about volunteering someday, make that day today!
Call for information about getting started.

Please contact the Volunteer Services Program if you have any questions - Volunteer Here!