Become a Volunteer

Volunteers play a vital role at Lowell General Hospital. Each year they provide thousands of hours of service for the hospital. We welcome you to join us in helping to serve our patients, their loved ones and the professional staff who care for them. Being a volunteer at Lowell General Hospital is a commitment, but one that is met with many rewards. Please read about our three volunteer tracks below before deciding to apply.

About Our Program

At Lowell General Hospital, we have three volunteer tracks. Full descriptions of each track and how to apply, are below. We do not have summer programs or shadow programs. We instead focus on three volunteer tracks with long-term opportunities which give each volunteer a chance to dive deep into the healthcare experience. This approach allows volunteers to build relationships with staff, learn about different careers in healthcare and finish the program with an enriching experience that lasts a lifetime.

Program Details

Program Option: JUNIOR TRACK

For students who are 16-18 years old and currently attending high school, this track requires a commitment of:

• 100 hours of service per one (1) year minimum
• Weekday positions after school from 3:00pm - 6:00pm or 4:00pm - 7:00pm
• Limited weekend opportunities available

Application Process

• Volunteers must comply with our medical clearance and orientation.
• Our application process is online. Once you have submitted your application, it will be reviewed by our Volunteer Services team. If you are among the candidates who best meet our requirements, we will be in contact to schedule an interview or to add your name to our waitlist.
• Due to an overwhelming interest in volunteer opportunities with our hospital, we regret that we may not be able to place every applicant. Your application will be kept active for three months. We will contact you if an appropriate match is found within that time. If you do not hear back from us after three months, you are welcome to reapply.

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Program Option: COLLEGE STUDENT TRACK

Our college track at Lowell General Hospital is designed to provide students pursuing a medically-related career in college with an opportunity to gain first-hand experience in a hospital environment. Students provide needed assistance to the medical, nursing and ancillary staff as well as to our patients, families and visitors.

For students who have completed at least one (1) semester of college, this track requires a commitment of:

• Three (3) hour shift one time per week for a minimum of 75 hours of service
• Six (6) consecutive months of service; we do not accept students who are only able to commit to the summer months

Application Process

• Volunteers must comply with our medical clearance, criminal background check and orientation.
• Our application process is online. Once you have submitted your application, it will be reviewed by our Volunteer Services team. If you are among the candidates who best meet our requirements, you will be contacted for an interview via email or phone.
• Due to an overwhelming interest in volunteer opportunities with our hospital, we regret that we may not be able to place every applicant. Your application will be kept active for three months. We will contact you if an appropriate match is found within that time. If you do not hear back from us after three months, you are welcome to reapply.

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Program Option: ADULT TRACK

At Lowell General Hospital, adult volunteers serve in a wide variety of roles and provide essential assistance to patients, employees and visitors. Whether you are a retired adult with a flexible schedule or a working adult with specific hours to give, we will make an effort to try and find a position that matches your skills, interests and availability.

For adults, this track requires a commitment of:

• Four (4) hour shift one time per week for a minimum of 100 hours of service

Application Process

• Volunteers must comply with our medical clearance, criminal background check and orientation.
• Our application process is online. Once you have submitted your application, it will be reviewed by our Volunteer Services team. If you are among the candidates who best meet our requirements, you will be contacted for an interview via email or phone.
• Due to an overwhelming interest in volunteer opportunities with our hospital, we regret that we may not be able to place every applicant. Your application will be kept active for three months. We will contact you if an appropriate match is found within that time. If you do not hear back from us after three months, you are welcome to reapply.
• Due to a high volume of applicants, we are no longer accepting applicants for our MCH Baby Cuddler Program. 

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COLLEGE INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

At Lowell General Hospital, intern students serve in a wide variety of areas and provide essential assistance to our departments and staff. Some roles will be project-based while others will have duties that change daily. Internship roles are associated with non-clinical departments who have requested an intern for a determined amount of time. Please note that internship opportunities are very limited at this time. For more information, please contact the Volunteer Department at 978-788-7330 or Kacey.Decker@tuftsmedicine.org.

Eligibility:

• Student applicants must be currently enrolled in a four year accredited college or university in a relevant course of study. 
• Preference will be given to students with 60 or more college credits.
• Proof of updated immunizations, TB test, flu vaccine and completed CORI. (exception with existing school affiliation agreements in place).
• Hospital competency test required.

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Please visit our Volunteer FAQs for answers to many frequently asked questions.