Please Note: Primary Children's will not be taking new applications for volunteers until August 1, 2013. Please check back then to apply if you are interested in being a volunteer.
Volunteers at Primary Children's are an integral part of the hospital's mission to deliver the highest quality care for children. Our volunteers represent diverse backgrounds, ages, interests, skills, and professions.
Volunteers have many memorable experiences, and the satisfaction of making a difference for patients and families, by providing that special human connection during difficult times.
Watch a short video to see what volunteering at Primary Children's is all about.
Gift Shop
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Help customers purchase stuffed animals, mylar balloons, cards, toys, etc. |
Information Desk
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Greeting visitors and helping them find their way through the hospital. |
Kids Crew
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Help with patients or siblings by playing games, making crafts, reading a story, or taking a walk. |
Emergency Department
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Assist patients, families and staff in the Emergency Department. EMT certificate required. |
Patient/Family Liaison
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Visit newly admitted patients and families to offer assistance. |
Same Day Surgery
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Assist families with the registration process, and assist patients and staff in the Same Day Surgery Unit. |
Music
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Provide a welcoming and soothing environment for patients and families by playing child-friendly music. |
Children's Outpatient Rehabilitation Services
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Assists therapists and rehab techs, clean and maintain toys and equipment, organize education materials. Outpatient facilities are located in Sandy, Taylorsville, Bountiful, and Ogden. |
Pet Therapy
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Pet teams provide diversion, motivation, and social interactions to patients and families. Pet Teams must be certified members of either Intermountain Therapy Animals or Therapy Animals of Utah. |
- Volunteers Must be at least 16-years-old.
- We ask that volunteers make a minimum 6-month commitment.
- Volunteers must commit to one 3-hour shift per week.
- Volunteers are required to pass a drug test, background check, be current on immunizations, and have an annual flu shot.
Please Note: Immunizations and background checks are provided at no cost to volunteers 18 years and older.
- Volunteers will be required to attend an orientation meeting.
- Kids Crew volunteers will have an additional 2-hour training.
- All other volunteers will be trained one-on-one with an experienced volunteer.
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