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)

College students are expected to volunteer twice a week for four hours for at least nine weeks. You may fill out the online Volunteer Application.

High School Program 

2025 Summer High School Volunteer Program

Thank you for your interest in the Bridgeport Hospital Summer High School Volunteer Program! 

High School volunteers are placed in a variety of assignments including behind the scenes, customer service, and patient support. In addition, they attend weekly career talks to learn about healthcare professions.

This summer we are pleased to offer one, 7-week session.  Please note the following requirements:

• Students must be at least 15 years of age and fully vaccinated for COVID-19. 
• Students must be able to commit to the full 7-week session with only one week missed. Session dates are:
  • Monday, June 23 - Friday, Aug. 8, 2025 (No volunteering on July 4)
• Commitment is one day each week (Monday-Friday) 9 am -3 pm. (A second day may be assigned if available.)

Applicants must participate in a virtual group interview/information session. Please note that interview slots fill up quickly. A limited number of spaces are available.

Pick a date and register for a virtual group interview session.

• Thursday, March 13  — 4 - 6 pm
• Wednesday, March 19 — 4 - 6 pm
• Saturday March 22 — 10 am - noon
• Monday, March 24 — 4 - 6 pm

Register now

Once interview/information sessions are full we will go to a wait list.

Once your registration is confirmed, the volunteer application packet will be emailed to you within 1 - 2 business days.

This is a popular program with limited capacity, please give serious consideration to the commitment required before applying.