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You probably have many questions about volunteering at Primary Children's Medical Center. Here are some of the most commonly asked questions potential volunteers have about our volunteer program.
If you are unable to find an answer to your question below, or if you need further clarification, please contact the volunteer office at 801-662-6560, Monday - Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The following ages apply to volunteer opportunities:
- 14 years of age to be a music volunteer.
- 16 years of age to volunteer.
- 18 years of age to volunteer in some patient-care areas.
Volunteers agree to come in once a week for a three-hour shift on the same day each week. Volunteers make a minimum commitment of six months.
We begin with one shift a week. If you are consistently available for that first shift, you may discuss adding a second shift with the volunteer staff, if there are openings.
Typically at the beginning of each school semester or season volunteers need to change their shift to meet their new school schedule. This can be done by filling out a shift-change card in the volunteer office. Shift changes are made by availability.
Due to the high interest from our community, we are not able to waitlist prospective volunteers. We do review our program availability on a regular basis and will open our programs when we have adequate positions available. This will usually occur each month, depending on need.
Once we receive your application it could be between one to three weeks before you receive an email inviting you to an orientation or informing you of your application status.
You need to commit to 80 hours (six months) of continuous service.
We require a weekly commitment to meet patient and program needs.
We do not offer volunteer opportunities for court-ordered service.
Volunteers in our Kids Crew Program interact with children of all age groups, including infants.
Yes, with limited availability. Please visit the Eagle Scout Project page on our website, or contact Marie Hendrickson at 801-662-5968 for more information.
We appreciate your interest in donating. Please refer to the donation page on our website.
Groups may come into the hospital to do service projects. These opportunities serve the hospital and respect the privacy of patients and families. Please refer to our donations page on the website, and contact Marie Hendrickson at 801-662-5968.
If you are between jobs, and your primary goal is to find employement immediately, we ask that you wait until you have found your next position. Given that we request a six-month volunteer commitment, it is likely that your life and schedule may shift within this six-month time frame. Should you still have time for our programs in your new schedule, please contact us at that time.