At University Hospital
- Bedside Visiting at Acute Pediatrics
- Preschool Classroom
- Pet Therapy
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Volunteers help staff lead educational and play activities for children. Daytime volunteers are"cross-trained" to ensure their time is well used. Volunteers will assist with preschool activities or make bedside visits to read a story or play a game. Evening and weekend volunteers spend their time making bedside visits to pediatric patients and their families
At Kluge Children's Rehabilitation Center, volunteer opportunities:
- Aquatics
- Bedside Visiting
- Bookworms
- Dance (seasonal)
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- Horticulture Therapy
- Pet Therapy
- Welcome Greeter
- Yoga Assistant (seasonal)
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KCRC provides comprehensive rehabilitation services for children, both inpatients and outpatients. Volunteers assist in therapeutic activities, play activities, and support activities. KCRC's facility is on Route 250 West, approximately one mile from University Hospital.
Hours: Daily, Hours vary by program, days and evenings
PET THERAPY
Working through Therapy Dogs International, certified dogs and their owner/handlers visit pediatric patients at KCRC and the UVa Children's Hospital. Dogs must be certified before visiting the hospital.
Hours: varies at University Hospital and KCRC |
At Primary Care Center Pediatrics Clinic, volunteer opportunities: 
The Primary Care Center is located next door to University Hospital. Volunteers help staff entertain children while they wait for weekly treatments and checkups, including chemotherapy. Some volunteers read aloud with young patients and their siblings in the pediatric clinic waiting room. Volunteers model book-sharing techniques for parents, showing them by example that reading aloud is fun for adults and children while demonstrating ways to make it work.
One Day Events:
| We often seek one day volunteers throughout the year for various special events such as the Walk with Kids, the Annual Memorial Service, Community Outreach Health Clinics, Prenatal Clinics, Family Days, and more! |
Join our team of dedicated volunteers! You'll make new friends, learn new skills, and feel a great sense of personal satisfaction. We'd love to have you, and hope you'll call.
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