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Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Boston Children’s Hospital. The Winter Break Program gives those who are 18 and older, and out of high school, the chance to volunteer on an inpatient unit. Please review all information below to learn more.

Volunteer commitment

  • Three eight-hour shifts per week for four consecutive weeks, starting in mid-December and ending in January.
  • Shifts will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays only.
  • Please note: Wednesday, Dec. 25, and Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, are hospital holidays. Volunteers will not attend their shifts on these dates.
  • Due to the short duration of this program, candidates that have planned time away during this period should refer to other programs.

Requirements

  • 18 years or older, and out of high school
  • Submit an application and reference form by the given due dates
  • Agree to complete the full volunteer commitment
  • Attend a Zoom interview
  • Attend the mandatory volunteer training

How to apply

The Winter Break Program for 2025 is full, and we are no longer accepting applications. The recruitment period for this program was Monday, Sept. 29, to Wednesday, Oct. 1, and we have closed the application.

Please check back to this website in August 2026 for information regarding the 2026 program.