Volunteer Application Process

Volunteer Services – Application Process

Diversity Is at Our Core

The Boston Medical Center is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive workplace where employees and volunteers are fully engaged, valuing each person's gifts, talents and abilities, celebrating our individual uniqueness - whether seen or unseen. We believe there is strength in diversity. Diversity, Belonging, Inclusivity and Equity are values integral to our mission as a place of healing, welcome, hope and community.

Application Process

1. Complete the online application
2. Application is reviewed by Volunteer Services
3. Candidates are invited to a welcome call for discussion about opportunities, reasons to volunteer, etc. to evaluate whether this is a correct fit. 
4. Approved candidates will be asked to complete the BMC REQUIRED medical clearance. Medical clearance is required for all BMC employees and volunteers. See below for full process.
5. Approved candidates will be asked to submit information for a required background check.
6. In Person Orientations are scheduled once candidate has completed the above process and are held:
                              First Monday of each month 4-6pm
                              Second  Wednesday of each month 9-11am
                              Third Tuesday of each month  6-8pm

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

All NEW BMC volunteers are required to initially serve in the BMC Ambassador role or the Entertainment Cart role as an introductory to the volunteer experience.
These roles provide orientation to the BMC campus, clients/patients/family/staff.
This initial role helps volunteers learn about the patient experience (nervousness, confusion, anxiety, language barriers, emotional distress) as well as learning about calming, listening, assisting, providing information and walking with patients as they access the medical center.
The hospital dictates the volunteer need and Volunteer Services responds to fill those roles. Volunteers may request to be assigned to specific opportunities in specialized volunteer roles on specific floors and units as these become available. Volunteer Services will assist. 
 

Medical Clearance Requirements

Medical clearance is required for all BMC employees and volunteers. Medical clearance requirements:

• TB Test
  • 2-step TB skin test - one within the past 3 months and another one within the past year
  • Blood Test (T-Spot or Q-Gold) - must be completed within the past 3 months 
• Immunization review
  • Must provide proof of immunization and/or titers for the following:
    • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
    • Varicella (Chicken Pox)
    • Hepatitis B
    • Tetanus (Td/Tdap)
    • Covid-19
    • Flu
  • For Healthcare workers with patient contact and potential exposure to blood or bodily fluids (only):
    • Positive Hepatitis B Surface Antibody titer required
  • Please refer to the attached document for more information on the requirements
  • Administration of any required vaccinations or titers as necessary

How to Obtain Immunization Records:

Immunization documents can be found in your doctor's office records, student health, previous employee health records, immigration documents, military service documents, travel vaccination records, and/or through the Massachusetts Immunization Information System (MIIS). BMCHS Occupational Health will administer any necessary tests and/or vaccines as necessary.

Click here for a detailed copy of our immunization requirements.