Can I complete court-ordered community service hours at the hospital?

No, unfortunately our hospital cannot sign off on court order community service.

How long does the process take?

The process depends on several factors; you background check, multi-step medical clearance and orientation date. It can take two to five weeks after attending orientation.

Does the medical clearance require a drug test or actual physical?

No.

I have something in my background, does that automatically disqualify me to volunteer?

No, we take each situation on a case by case basis reviewed by our legal team.

Do I have to take another TB test even though I have a very recent one?

Yes, as per policy, every employee and volunteer need to receive a TB test from COSH.

I would like to job shadow, what is the process for that program?

Our job shadowing program is run by our human resource department.

Will I automatically get hired for a job after volunteering for a certain amount of hours?

No, getting a job offer is solely based on your relationships you make when you volunteer.

Can I choose the department I want to volunteer with?

We do our best to place our volunteers in the department they wish to be in, it is based on department needs, and schedules.

Does Denver Health have a Cuddle Program?

Denver Health has volunteers who assist on the Mom/Baby floor and in the NICU. While these individuals do have the opportunity to hold our littlest patients, they also assist with a number of other tasks such as making signs for the babies rooms, creating welcome kits, folding blankets, etc. In these roles, we look for volunteers who are willing to jump in and help with all tasks.These roles are competitive and not always available. 

Does Denver Health accept Clinical Volunteers?

Yes, however, they do not go through Volunteer Services. If you are interested in becoming a Clinical Volunteer, please contact the Medical Staffing Office at 303-602-2715.

Apply To Become a Volunteer

Volunteer Application Steps:

  1. Submit an online Volunteer Application application through our secure website.
  2. Volunteer Services will contact you if your application is approved. It may take 3-4 weeks before you hear due to the high volume of applications we receive.

Questions?

Contact:
Debbie Salazar, Volunteer Services Assistant, (303) 602-2926 or Liz Matthews, Volunteer Coordinator, (303) 602-2929

Donations Needed

Are you interested in helping but not able to make the commitment required to become a consistent hospital volunteer? Donations are a great way to help! Donations are accepted in the volunteer office, located in the Volunteer and Patient Services Zone on the first floor of Pavilion C, Monday-Friday, 8 am - 4 pm. Outside of these hours, donations can be made at the main information desk in Pavilion A, the hospital’s main entrance.

Newborns In Need

Denver Health Foundation's Newborns in Need program comes to the rescue for expecting families who are struggling to make ends meet. Thanks to generous donors and volunteers, we collect thousands of new baby items to fill our “Warm Welcome” bags that are given to new moms and dads who really need and appreciate this extra help. 

In addition to the Warm Welcome Bags, Newborns in Need also provides car seats, strollers, cribs and many more items to families that are in serious need. Learn more about volunteering and donating to Newborns In Need. For information please email Sharon Mushkin at sharon.mushkin@dhha.org or call (303) 602-2985.

Reach Out and Read

With our Reach Out and Read program, gently used books are placed in waiting areas at clinics to create literacy-rich environments, given to siblings during Well Child Visits, and offered to patients during sick visits. It is our goal that every time a child enters our clinics that they leave with a book in their hands. Help us make this goal a reality. 

We are happy to accept new and gently used children’s books abiding by the following guidelines: 

  • Be new or gently used (covers and pages intact, clean and unmarked pages)
  • Books may be for the following age groups: infants up to and including young adults 
  • No textbooks
  • No used coloring or activity books 

Donations can be dropped off in Volunteer Services, The Zone Pavilion C, 1st Floor weekdays from 8 am - 4 pm.