Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Cleveland Clinic! What inspires and motivates you to seek a volunteer position with Cleveland Clinic at the Main Campus in Cleveland, Ohio? For over 30 years, Cleveland Clinic has welcomed individuals who wish to honor, reciprocate, learn, and above all, commit and participate in a wide range of volunteer assignments designed to enhance the patient and caregiver experience.
At their core, Cleveland Clinic volunteer assignments are about serving others. While volunteer assignments are not clinical or "hands on", through volunteers' dedication and generosity to help where help is most needed, there is tremendous opportunity to provide a benefit for patients, families and Cleveland Clinic employees. Through service, volunteers might even discover something about themselves.
Volunteer Program Requirements
Adult Volunteers:- Must be over the age of 18 and not currently enrolled in high school or college
- Willing to commit to a minimum of 1 year
- Complete the Cleveland Clinic volunteer
application & onboarding
- Onboarding includes a background check, review of policies and procedures, and TB test. TB tests are offered at no cost to volunteers through Cleveland Clinic Occupational Health.
- Some positions also require fingerprinting performed by Cleveland Clinic Protective Operations at no cost to volunteers.
- Attend in-person orientation and role specific training.
- Must be over the age of 18 and currently enrolled in a college program
- Willing to commit to a minimum 2 full semesters and the completion of 60 hours
- Complete the Cleveland Clinic volunteer application & onboarding
- Onboarding includes a background check, review of policies and procedures, and TB test. TB tests are offered at no cost to volunteers through Cleveland Clinic Occupational Health.
- Some positions also require fingerprinting performed by Cleveland Clinic Protective Operations at no cost to volunteers.
- Attend in-person college information session, orientation and role specific training.
- See additional information included in College Program Volunteer Role Below.
- Minimum age of 15 years old at the time of completing the volunteer application
- Willing to commit to volunteering 4 hours a week for a minimum of 10 weeks between May 15-Sept 1
- Complete the Cleveland Clinic
volunteer application & onboarding
- Teen onboarding includes a review of policies and procedures and TB test. TB tests are offered at no cost to volunteers through Cleveland Clinic Occupational Health.
- Provide proof of having received MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) and Varicella (chicken pox) immunizations
- Attend in-person teen program information session, orientation and role specific training.
- See additional information included in Teen Program Volunteer Role Below.
Based on the desired role, other requirements may apply
Volunteer Opportunities
The opportunities below are subject to availability.
Traditional Volunteer Roles
- Inpatient and Outpatient Unit Support
- Lobby Greeting (with Courtesy Transport & Wayfinding assistance)
- Waiting Area & Lab Lines Attendant
- Wheelchair Roundup & Errands
- Surgical Instrument Depot
- Cancer Center High Tea
- Healing Services
- Clerical Support
- Vigil Volunteer / No One Dies Alone Program
Traditional Volunteers are over 18 and not taking college courses. They commit to a set weekly volunteer schedule, typically 4 hours in length on the same day and time each week. Role placement is dependent on availability.
Spiritual Care
Caring Canines
Cleveland Clinic Concert Band
Healthcare Partners (HCP)
Teen Program
College Program
Applications to the College Program are accepted for set periods each year:
- Fall Semester: Applications are accepted July 15-Sept 15
- Spring Semester: Application are accepted Dec 1- Jan 15
- Summer Only: (see Teen Program)
*An exception may be made to place students pursuing Child Life studies in roles at Cleveland Clinic Children's.
Shadowing, Senior Projects & Summer Internship Programs
Internships
Volunteer Benefits
- Free parking while volunteering
- Free volunteer uniform
- Gratitude food credit when volunteer shift is 4 or more hours
- The opportunity to build lasting relationships
Click the link below to apply; if you have any additional questions about volunteering at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, please email volunteer@ccf.org.