How do I volunteer to hold babies at a local hospital?
Locate a hospital with a baby cuddler program.
- You can also contact your local hospital and ask if they accept volunteers directly for the position of baby cuddler.
- Most hospitals will indicate on their website which volunteer positions need to be filled.
What do NICU volunteers do?
The role of a social worker in the NICU is to support our patients and their families throughout their NICU experience and assist them with a successful transition to home. They also connect families with outside agencies that can provide additional support with necessities and future planning and health care.
What does a baby Cuddler do?
Baby cuddlers are hospital volunteers extensively trained in Neonatal Intensive Care Units across the country. They simply hold the infants and read, talk or sing to them when the families can’t be at the hospital because of work, school or other child care commitments.
Are cuddlers at hospitals real?
Yes and no. Baby cuddler volunteering is real. However, as it’s primarily volunteering, they aren’t usually paid jobs. Most of these NICU cuddlers work in hospitals, where a number of programs have been established around the world.
What do MVPs do at Magee Womens Hospital?
MVPs at Magee-Womens Hospital serve as liaisons between the patient and front desk staff. Volunteers escort patients to changing areas and help those who request it. They also listen with empathy to concerned patients and answer any questions they may have.
How old do you have to be to volunteer at Magee?
The Junior Volunteer Program at Magee is a summer volunteer program for teens. This program provides young people exposure to careers in the health care field. To take part in the program, junior volunteers must: Be between 15 and 17 years of age as of June 15. Return a signed parental permission form before we can accept you.
Why is the cuddler program important at Magee?
Cuddling helps babies feel more comfortable and less irritable through human touch. The Cuddler also plays an important role as a substitute parent for parents who cannot be with their baby 24/7. Note: The Cuddler Program is one of Magee’s most popular volunteer programs.