Volunteer opportunities
Lowell General has 3 volunteer tracks focused on long-term opportunities in healthcare. This approach allows volunteers to build relationships with staff, learn about different careers in healthcare and finish the program with an enriching experience that lasts a lifetime. We don’t offer summer or shadow programs.
We’re so proud of the giving spirit within our community. At the same time, we may not be able to secure a volunteer opportunity with every person who applies. Rest assured, applications remain active for 3 months, so we’ll contact you if we find a match for you within that time and you are welcome to reapply if you don't hear from us after those 3 months are up.
If you’re among the candidates who best meet our requirements, we’ll coordinate an interview with you via email or phone.
Above all, volunteers must comply with our medical clearance and criminal background check and attend an orientation.
Apply here
To contact the volunteer department, please get in touch with a team member:
Kacey Decker, Manager of Volunteer Services
E: Kacey.Decker@TuftsMedicine.org
P: 978.788.7330 (x87330)
Vivian Tran, Volunteer Services Coordinator
E: Vivian.Tran@TuftsMedicine.org
P: 978.937.6280 (x76280)
Junior volunteers
For students who are 16–18 years old and currently attending high school, this track requires a commitment of:
- 100 hours of service per 1year minimum
- Weekday positions after school from 3–6 pm or 4–7 pm
Apply here
College student volunteers
This volunteer track is for college students pursuing a medically-related career and have completed at least one semester of classes. Through our college student volunteer track, you’ll experience first-hand interactions with medical, nursing, and ancillary staff as well as patients, families and visitors.
This track requires a commitment of:
- A 3-hour shift once per week for a minimum of 75 hours of service.
- Six consecutive months of service (we don’t accept students who can only commit to the summer months).
Apply here
Adult volunteers
At Lowell General, adult volunteers serve in a wide variety of roles and provide essential assistance to patients, employees and visitors. Whether you’re a retired adult with a flexible schedule or a working adult with specific hours to give, we’ll work to find a position that matches your skills, interests and availability.
For adults, this track requires a commitment of a:
- 4-hour shift once per week
- Minimum of 100 hours of service
Apply here
College internship opportunities
Different from our college student track, we invite students to volunteer in a range of roles within our non-clinical departments. We only have a handful of helping opportunities available at this time, so please read the volunteer criteria below to ensure you’re an eligible match:
- Student applicants must be currently enrolled in a 4-year accredited college or university in a relevant course of study.
- Preference will be given to students with 60 or more college credits.
- Proof of updated immunizations, TB test, flu vaccine and completed CORI (exception with existing school affiliation agreements in place)
- Hospital competency test is required.
For more information, please contact us at 978.788.7330 or send an email to kacey.decker@tuftsmedicine.org.
Volunteer with the Lowell General Hospital Auxiliary
The Lowell General Hospital Auxiliary needs volunteers for a variety of Auxiliary events throughout the year. To get involved, or to learn more information, call 978.937.6696.
10:30 am - 9:00 pm