Volunteer: Project Sunshine Volunteer - (Washington, DC) Support Pediatric Patients
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Project Sunshine addresses the psychosocial and developmental needs of pediatric patients and their families. Over 18,000 trained volunteers deliver programs that provide opportunities for creative expression, socialization, intellectual stimulation, and sensory integration -ensuring childhood remains a place of wonder. Project Sunshine partners with over 325 medical facilities across the U.S. and in four international locations, serving more than 150,000 pediatric patients and families.
About Us
Project Sunshine is an international volunteer-led nonprofit organization whose mission is to bring joy and play to pediatric patients. Our volunteers get firsthand experience of aiding the healing journey of children facing medical challenges through play, which allows for creative expression, creates an outlet for emotion, and minimizes the anxiety or stress the children experience. Project Sunshine volunteers do this through in-hospital visits, packing activity kits, and leading virtual play (TelePlay). We lead programming for medical facilities or disease specific nonprofits.
Volunteer Opportunity & Application
We are currently seeking volunteers to support our in-person 'Here to Play' volunteer program at medical facility partners across the county. You can view more details about the program here https //projectsunshine.org/here-to-play
Application If you are interested in volunteering, please submit your information through Volunteer Match or apply on our website at https //projectsunshine.org/community-volunteer-application
Please email community@projectsunshine.org if you have any questions.
In Person Volunteering
Facilitate developmentally appropriate arts and crafts activities for children ages 3-18based on the agreed upon schedule with the medical facility and your chapter Bring a bright, positive attitude and energyArrive at your medical facility in a prompt and punctual mannerSet up and break down of play area with program suppliesKeep an open line of communication with your chapter leaderAdhere to all Project Sunshine and medical facility policies
In-person Training Requirements
Online Volunteer Application (15 minutes)New Volunteer Training (1 hour)New Volunteer Training Quiz (15 minutes)In-person Volunteering Training (30 minutes)Potential Facility Clearance Process
Requirements
Must be 18+ years oldMust reside in the United StatesMust pass a criminal background checkMust be COVID-19 vaccinatedComplete all Project Sunshine onboarding and medical facility clearance processes
Qualifications
Passion for the Project Sunshine mission and working with childrenPositive and openminded attitudeInterest or experience working in the medical field (a plus)Experience working with children 3-18 years old (a plus)
Whether it is watching the smile on a child’s face grow when they yell 'BINGO!’ or seeing them use their brilliant imagination by bringing a ceramic animal to life, Project Sunshine volunteers get a unique experience brightening the lives of children who are going through hard times.
This is a volunteer opportunity provided by VolunteerMatch, in partnership with LinkedIn for Good.
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