Shriners Hospitals for Children
Description:
Shriners Hospitals for Children is a network of 22 pediatric hospitals in the U.S., Canada and Mexico that provide specialized care for orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate. The local Salt Lake City hospital specializes in orthopedic conditions and spinal cord injuries. The purpose of all Shriners Hospitals is to provide care for children so they can lead fuller, more productive lives. All children, from birth to 18 years of age, may be eligible for care at Shriners Hospitals if, in the opinion of the doctors, the child can benefit from the specialized care provided by their hospitals. All services are provided at no charge.<br /><br />Website <a href="https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/locations/salt-lake-city">https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/locations/salt-lake-city</a>
As a Volunteer, You Will-
Student volunteers are utilized in the following areas: Inpatient nursing, greeting patients at the front desk, bringing patients and families to and from the airport (over 21 years old), being a phone operator, and working in recreation therapy. Those students studying Child Life or Physical Therapy may apply to the Child Life or Physical Therapy program to intern. Other specialty areas include interpreters (Spanish) and pet therapists. Most volunteer slots are for two to four hours (per week), but a volunteer can select more than one slot.
Minimum Age Requirement:
16+
Service Year Main Service Site:
Category:
Medical
Used as a Main Service Site by a Service Year Volunteer:
Website:
Location:
1275 Fairfax Road
Salt Lake City, UT, 84103
Salt Lake
Contact:
Volunteer Supervisor
Phone:
Email:
Last Updated:
August 31, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM