Children's Hospital for Rehabilitation

Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital for Rehabilitation (CCCHR) volunteers provide much needed support and focus on the patient and family experience. Volunteer opportunities at CCCHR are based on the current needs of the hospital along with the volunteer's availability, interests and skills.

Volunteer Program Requirements

We strive to select enthusiastic, compassionate individuals who can commit to volunteering at CCCHR the same day and time each week for a minimum of 1 year.

The minimum age to volunteer at CCCHR is 16. All individuals who would like to be considered for a volunteer assignment are required to complete the Cleveland Clinic Volunteer Services application and onboarding. Onboarding includes a background check, fingerprinting, review of policies and procedures, and TB test (at no cost to the volunteer). Volunteers must attend orientation and role specific training.

Based on the desired role, other requirements may apply.

Volunteer Opportunities

The opportunities below are subject to availability.

  • Nursing Unit

    Nursing Unit Volunteers provide comfort and stimulation to CCCHR patients of all ages. Activities may include holding babies and offering diversional activities (arts/crafts, books, coloring books, games, movies, toys, video games) to patients and pediatric visitors.

  • Therapy Services Assistant

    Therapy Services Assistant Volunteers provide support to Therapy Services Caregivers (Recreation, Occupational, Physical and Speech Therapy) to enrich programming for pediatric patients admitted to CCCHR. This is a wonderful volunteer opportunity for students enrolled in rehabilitative therapy programs.

  • Horticulture Education

    Partners with Therapy Services to develop and lead educational sessions utilizing nature to stimulate and comfort patients. Horticulture volunteers must be a certified Master Gardener and volunteer once a week through the summer.

  • Caring Canine Volunteer (min age 18)

    Caring Canine Volunteers bring their dog to visit with patients and Cleveland Clinic Caregivers. The dog must be trained and certified through a recognized therapy dog organization. Caring Canine shifts are scheduled weekly for 90 minutes.

    • Volunteer Benefits

    • Free volunteer uniform
    • Skill development and enrichment opportunities

    Hospital Information

    For more than 100 years, the nurses, therapists and physicians at Cleveland Clinic Childrens Hospital for Rehabilitation have had one goal: to teach children the skills they need to fully participate in the world when they leave.

    Located in Shaker, Ohio, our hospital serves infants, children and adolescents through age 21 who require ongoing care and acute rehabilitation because of complex treatment or medical needs. Staffed by a pediatrician 24 hours a day with nurses and therapists specially trained to care for children with chronic illnesses.

     

    Click the link below to apply.  For additional information before you apply, email us at volunteer@ccf.org. 

     

     

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