NYU Langone Hospital ¾ Long Island

Volunteer at NYU Langone Hospital ¾ Long Island

At NYU Langone Hospital ¾ Long Island, our Volunteer Department exists to elevate the patient, caregiver, and staff experience through compassionate service, creative collaboration, and a deep commitment to healing. We envision a future where volunteers are fully integrated into the hospital's culture-serving as catalysts for wellness, innovation, and community resilience. Together, we foster a space of dignity, gratitude, and joy, where every act of service contributes to a more connected and holistic healthcare environment.

  • Onboarding & Health Requirements

    All accepted volunteers must complete a comprehensive onboarding process, which includes:

    • Health Screening:
      • Tuberculosis (TB) testing
      • Proof of MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) and varicella (chickenpox) immunity
      • Seasonal **influenza (flu) vaccination** required annually (typically due by October 31)
    • Compliance:
      • HIPPA
      • Fire Safety
      • Infection Control
      • Code of Conduct
    • Mandatory Orientation:
      • One-time general orientation session upon acceptance
      • Virtual Orientation offered Bi-weekly
      • In-person training offered monthly
      • Program-specific training as needed
    • Background Check
      • All volunteers must complete and clear a background check  

  • Annual Compliance

    Compliance Period: September 1st - October 31st

    Annually all volunteers must complete a required online compliance module through our volunteer system. Proof of annual flu vaccination and confirmation of health is required to maintain active volunteer status

    Note: Volunteers who do not meet annual compliance requirements may be temporarily suspended until
    requirements are fulfilled.

  • Featured Volunteer Opportunities

    Volunteers are placed according to current needs, your availability, and program-specific requirements. Explore the opportunities below to learn more about current openings and how to apply. We look forward to welcoming you to the NYU Langone volunteer community.

    • Bring calm and kindness to the bedside. Patient Comfort Volunteers offer quiet companionship, gentle conversation, and supportive presence to patients who may be alone or anxious. Whether it's holding a hand, reading aloud, or simply being there, this role helps restore dignity and peace in vulnerable moments.  

    Be the friendly face that guides the way. Walk With Me Greeters welcome patients and visitors at key entrances and escort them to their destinations with warmth and reassurance. Ideal for volunteers who enjoy walking, chatting, and making someones hospital journey feel less overwhelming.  

    Let healing begin with a melody. Strolling Musicians share live music in hallways, waiting areas, and patient rooms, offering comfort, distraction, and emotional uplift. This role is ideal for musicians who want to use their talent to create a soothing, human connection in a clinical space.

    Brighten someone's day with a thoughtful touch. Gift Shop Volunteers help patients, families, and staff find the perfect item-whether it's a cheerful balloon, a cozy blanket, or a last-minute card. Volunteers assist with customer service, light stocking, and creating a welcoming space that feels like a little escape from the clinical setting.

    Deliver joy, one activity at a time. Buddy Volunteers bring curated activity kits, conversation starters, and creative engagement to patient care units. Whether it's a puzzle, coloring page, or a moment of connection, Buddies help reduce isolation and spark comfort. This role is perfect for volunteers who love interaction, creativity, and making someone feel seen.

    Support caregivers with comfort and calm. Volunteers offer wellness tools like calming teas, aromatherapy, mandala coloring, bracelet-making, and breathing practices-simple yet powerful ways to ease stress while waiting.

    This hands-on role invites you to connect face-to-face, guiding families through integrative practices they can carry beyond the hospital. You'll learn the art of presence, empathy, and holistic care-transforming anxious moments into ones of peace, resilience, and healing.

    Help patients wind down with comfort and care. Rest Team Volunteers assist with evening routines-offering warm blankets, calming music, gentle conversation, and quiet presence to support a peaceful transition to bedtime. This role is perfect for volunteers who value tenderness, dignity, and the healing power of rest.

    Bring calm to the most fast-paced corner of the hospital. ED Volunteers support patients and families during moments of uncertainty—offering directions, comfort items, and a steady presence. Volunteers help ease anxiety, assist with non-clinical tasks, and create a more compassionate environment in a space that rarely slows down.

  • Contact Us

    For information on opportunities at NYU Langone Hospital ¾ Long Island, please email dvs@nyulangone.org.

  • Academic Volunteering

    As an academic medical center we provide an environment that supports quality learning for the benefit of those who volunteer at our organization. The Human Resources Department processes those unpaid volunteers who are seeking to gain experience or to get credit for their own benefit, not those who traditionally volunteer in the hospital for the purpose of providing supportive services to patients. We define these as non-traditional volunteers and they are approved by the Human Resources department before their volunteer experience.

    Emergency Medicine Volunteer Program

    Non-Traditional Volunteer Department
    Phone: 212-404-3787, Option 4
    Email: hrntv@nyulangone.org.

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