Upstate Volunteer Programs

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A huge THANK YOU to all of our incredible Teen Volunteers for a wonderful summer supporting staff, patients, visitors, a...
09/19/2025

A huge THANK YOU to all of our incredible Teen Volunteers for a wonderful summer supporting staff, patients, visitors, and families. We are grateful for their enthusiasm, kindness, empathy, passion, and dedication. Hope to see you back for Summer 2026!

For more information regarding our volunteer programs - visit https://www.upstate.edu/volunteers/

09/11/2025

Next we’re shining a light on the incredible pediatric volunteers at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital!

Every week, around 30 volunteers dedicate over 100 hours to supporting patients, families, and our care teams—that’s more than 5,000 hours each year! From bringing joy to kids, giving respite to caregivers, and assisting the Child Life team, our volunteers are an essential part of the Golisano family.

They are aspiring doctors, nurses, and child life specialists learning what it means to care. They are working professionals giving their evenings and weekends. They are retired teachers, lawyers, and business owners sharing wisdom and compassion.

No matter their background, all of our volunteers have one thing in common: a commitment to making a difference in the lives of children and families.

Thank you to our pediatric volunteers for your time, your hearts, and your dedication! 💙

We are so proud of Anne and all our amazing Upstate Teen Volunteers!
08/21/2025

We are so proud of Anne and all our amazing Upstate Teen Volunteers!

04/23/2025
Today begins National Volunteer Appreciation Week!Help us to celebrate and show gratitude for our incredible Upstate Vol...
04/21/2025

Today begins National Volunteer Appreciation Week!

Help us to celebrate and show gratitude for our incredible Upstate Volunteers who support patients, families, visitors, and staff, day in and day out.

Interested in volunteering? Visit our website: https://www.upstate.edu/volunteers/

04/15/2025

Meet Poppy, one of the beloved Animal-Assisted Therapy volunteers at Upstate Cancer Center. She recently shared smiles and snuggles with one of our patients—and the joy on both their faces says it all.

Poppy brings comfort and calm to those going through treatment and reminds us that healing comes not just from medicine, but from the wagging tail of a furry friend.

“Because of the dog’s joyfulness, our own is increased. It is no small gift.” – Mary Oliver

03/14/2025
The Valentine's Day storm may have kept Bodhi away, but love always finds a way! 💕🐾 Bodhi was back in action, spreading ...
03/04/2025

The Valentine's Day storm may have kept Bodhi away, but love always finds a way! 💕🐾 Bodhi was back in action, spreading smiles and joy! ❤️

A big thank you to our Spring 2025 College volunteers for all you do every day to bring compassion and empathy to patien...
02/24/2025

A big thank you to our Spring 2025 College volunteers for all you do every day to bring compassion and empathy to patients, families, and staff.

The 2025 Summer College Volunteer application is open now for two weeks only!

Apply online by Friday, March 7th at 4:30pm! https://www.upstate.edu/volunteers/college-application-all.php

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Upstate University Hospital (750 E. Adams Street) & Upstate Community Hospital (4900 Broad Road)
Syracuse, NY
13210

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