Volunteering

Bridgeport Hospital’s Volunteer Program provides a rewarding opportunity for individuals over the age of 15. Volunteers generally contribute a minimum of four hours a week for at least six months. There are a variety of volunteer roles to fit individual time schedules, abilities and interests. Volunteers may work directly with patients or choose to work behind the scenes.

Please be aware that all volunteers are required to be fully vaccinated and boosted for COVID.

Volunteer Opportunities

Behind the Scenes: Volunteers who are placed in a behind the scenes assignment assist staff with clerical duties, deliveries and light computer work.

Customer Service: Volunteers in a customer service position assist patients and visitors in navigating throughout the hospital or providing service to customers in the hospital’s gift shops.

Patient Support: Volunteers placed in a patient support assignment provide assistance to patients and staff in clinic as well as inpatient areas. Assignments may vary between moderate or intense patient support.

Special opportunities

Pet Therapy: We are seeking Pet Therapy teams to provide comfort and support to patients and staff. Dogs must be at least one year old and registered with an accredited pet therapy organization.

Volunteer Programs

Community Volunteers

Thank you for your interest.  We have temporarily paused accepting applications for the community volunteer program. Please check back for updates.

College Program

Academic Year Program (September - May)  

College students are expected to volunteer once a week for four hours for at least six months. Please check back in late summer to complete an application.  

Summer Program 2025 (May - August)

Bridgeport Hospital Summer College Porgram is filled.

High School Program 

2025 Summer High School Volunteer Program

Bridgeport Hospital Summer High School Volunteer Program is filled.

Please check the website for future high school volunteer opportunities.