Volunteering
You Can Make a Difference
CLOSED: Spring Adult and College Volunteer Recruitment
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Friends of Strong! Only a limited number of volunteer opportunities exist at this time. Since all of our volunteer information sessions are currently full, we encourage you to add your name to our volunteer adult interest list or our volunteer college interest list. We will reach out to you if any additional Volunteer Information sessions are scheduled for spring 2025.
CLOSED: Summer High School Volunteer Recruitment
Please check back in April 2025 for more information.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us!
Please review the instructions below and proceed to the appropriate volunteer program page to review recruitment timelines, program-specific details, and to register for information sessions.
adults | college students | high school students
Minimum requirements for all volunteers:
- You feel comfortable around patients, visitors and family members in an acute-care facility.
- You feel comfortable showing compassion to others in need.
- You can communicate clearly and fluently in English.
- You can perform volunteer activities with a minimum amount of supervision.
- You can meet NYS Department of Labor and Health Department requirements.
- You agree to submit to a background check, including Federal Exclusions and State Sanctions.
- You agree to complete our annual In-Service Training.
Questions? Please contact us at fos@urmc.rochester.edu or (585) 275-2420.
If you are interested in participating in events with Golisano Children's Hospital or making donations, please visit the Golisano Children's Hospital website.