Volunteer Application Process

Volunteer Services – Application Process

Diversity Is at Our Core

The Boston Medical Center is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive workplace where employees and volunteers are fully engaged, valuing each person's gifts, talents and abilities, celebrating our individual uniqueness – whether seen or unseen. We believe there is strength in diversity. Diversity, Belonging, Inclusivity and Equity are values integral to our mission as a place of healing, welcome, hope and community.

Application Process

1. Complete the online application
2. Application is reviewed by Volunteer Services- We ask all volunteers to commit to a minimum of 3 months, with a 3 hour volunteer shift each week. 
3. Candidates are invited to a welcome call for discussion about opportunities, interests, reasons to volunteer, etc.
4. Candidates receive emailed instructions for the BMC REQUIRED medical clearance and background check.
5. Once these are completed, newly approved volunteers receive a general BMC orientation presentation from Volunteer Services.
6. New volunteers attend in-person BMC REQUIRED workplace compliance training.
7. New volunteers are referred by Volunteer Services to their new supervisors for further onboarding and training.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

PLEASE NOTE: 

Medical clearance is required for all BMC employees and volunteers. Medical clearance requirements:

• TB Test
  • 2-step TB skin test - one within the past 3 months and another one within the past year
  • Blood Test (T-Spot or Q-Gold) - must be completed within the past 3 months 
• Immunization review
  • Must provide proof of immunization and/or titers for the following:
    • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
    • Varicella (Chicken Pox)
    • Hepatitis B
    • Tetanus (Td/Tdap)
    • Covid-19
    • Flu
  • For Healthcare workers with patient contact and potential exposure to blood or bodily fluids (only):
    • Positive Hepatitis B Surface Antibody titer required
  • Please refer to the attached document for more information on the requirements
  • Administration of any required vaccinations or titers as necessary

How to Obtain Immunization Records:

Immunization documents can be found in your doctor's office records, student health, previous employee health records, immigration documents, military service documents, travel vaccination records, and/or through the Massachusetts Immunization Information System (MIIS). BMCHS Occupational Health will administer any necessary tests and/or vaccines as necessary.

Click here for a detailed copy of our immunization requirements.