At North Shore University Hospital, we look for volunteers who are committed to making a difference in our patients’ lives. If you are dedicated, caring and compassionate, this is an opportunity for you to use your unique skills and talents to provide comfort, support and companionship while earning valuable experience in health care.
Adult & College Volunteer Program
Our many volunteer opportunities can be customized to meet your needs and fit your schedule. We’ll help you choose an opportunity based on your interest and experience.
Volunteer programs include:
- Art and music with patients
- Caregiver coach
- Faith-based volunteer
- Department ambassador
- Emergency room ambassador
- Gift shop
- Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP)
- Hospital auxiliary
- Mealtime mate
- Patient and family ambassador
- Pet therapy
- Reception/lobby ambassadors/greeters
- Stroke club
- Unit ambassador
- Vendor sales
- Waiting room volunteer
Volunteers must complete 100 hours in their first year. We cannot guarantee employment. Once you are accepted into the program you are required to complete orientation, on-site training, background screening and receive a medical clearance from Northwell Employee Health Services before you can begin volunteering.
If you would prefer to manually fill out an application, download this PDF and email, fax or mail to:
Mailing address:
North Shore University Hospital
Volunteer Experience Department
300 Community Drive
Manhasset, NY 11030
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (516) 562-4947
Fax: (516) 562-2377
Junior Volunteer Program at North Shore University Hospital
This is a year-round program for high school students. Beginning Spring 2025 volunteers must be at least 15 years old and are required to complete 100 hours commitment in their first year. Preference will be given to students who can volunteer during the week. The number of volunteers we accept is based on hospital needs and the number of volunteer positions available.
Commitment:
You are required to commit to weekly shifts. We can only provide verification of hours once you have fulfilled your commitment to the program. Once you are accepted, you are required to complete orientation, on-site training and receive a medical clearance from Northwell Employee Health Services before you can start. Our department onboards junior volunteers for North Shore University Hospital and Northwell Health Stern Family Center for Rehabilitation. All junior volunteer roles are assigned two- to three-hour weekly shifts. Assignments and schedules are arranged based upon availability.
Shift times during the school year:
Monday–Friday: 4pm– 6pm
Saturday–Sunday: 9am – 4pm
Shift times during summer (July 1- August 31):
Monday–Friday: 9am–6pm
Saturday–Sunday: 9am–4pm
Onboarding session | Applications accepted | Orientation month |
Spring | December 1-20 | March |
Summer | April 1-20 | June |
Fall | July 1-20 | October |
Please note we are unable to accommodate summer-only positions. Due to the time commitment, we cannot onboard junior volunteers in the fall or spring of their senior year of high school.
The Auxiliary
For more than 70 years, the dedicated volunteers of the Auxiliary have been a driving force behind North Shore University Hospital's growth and compassionate care. As goodwill ambassadors and a vital link to the community, we raise funds and support essential programs that touch the lives of countless patients and their families.
The Auxiliary's fundraising efforts directly benefit a wide range of vital programs and services, including:
- Patient care & support: Stroke Support Club, chaplaincy, Child Life services, palliative care, Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP), neonatal intensive care unit support
- Hospital enhancements: Cardiac catheterization lab, air ambulance helipad
- Community outreach: Northwell Health Walk
- Future health care professionals: Nursing awards and scholarships, Junior Volunteer Program awards
We raise funds by hosting a variety of engaging fundraising events throughout the year, such as:
- Brick and bench sales for our Auxiliary Commemorative Walkway
- Car raffle
- Garden of Heroes Flag sale
- Annual golf classic
- Photo contest
- Vendor sales
You do not need to be a hospital volunteer to make a difference as an Auxilian. We welcome new members and new ideas. To become a member or make a donation, call the Volunteer Experience Department at (516) 562-4947.
Champions for Charity
Our Auxiliary is participating in the Champions for Charity® at the Americana Manhasset. When you shop there December 5-7, 25% of your purchases will be donated to the Auxiliary. Help us enhance care for our tiniest patients and their families.
Auxiliary Commemorative Walkway
Are you looking for a permanent way to honor someone special? You can dedicate a brick or bench in the new North Shore University Hospital Auxiliary Commemorative Walkway located at the main Monti Entrance at North Shore University Hospital.
Download an order form or call the Volunteer Experience Department at (516) 562-4947 for more information. All funds raised will go toward programs and departments to support our patients, families and health care heroes.
