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The UNC Family Room serves as a home-like place of respite within the hospital for the families of inpatient pediatric patients. Parents or primary caregivers can rest, get coffee, eat light meals and snacks and take a deep breath while only steps away from their child’s hospital bedside.

The role of the volunteer is to serve as host, be supportive, and maintain a friendly and caring atmosphere. Tasks include greeting visitors as they come in, sharing information about the room, providing a listening ear, ensuring the space is kept tidy and clean, restocking supplies, and more. Friendly, compassionate, and adaptable adult volunteers are scheduled once a week for a three-hour shift.

Family Room volunteers:

• Are age 20 or older
• Commit to a regular weekly shift for a minimum of 6 months
• Comply with all UNC Hospital volunteer requirements

The Duke Family Room serves as a comforting home-like place of respite within the hospital for the families of inpatient pediatric patients. Parents or primary caregivers can rest, get coffee, eat light meals and snacks, do laundry, and take a deep breath while only steps away from their child’s hospital bedside.

The role of the volunteer is to serve as host, be supportive, and maintain a friendly and caring atmosphere. Tasks include greeting visitors as they come in, sharing information about the room, providing a listening ear, ensuring the space is kept tidy and clean, restocking supplies, and more. Friendly, compassionate, and adaptable adult volunteers are scheduled once a week for a three-hour shift.

Family Room volunteers:

• Are age 20 or older
• Commit to a regular weekly shift for a minimum of 6 months
• Comply with all Duke Children’s Hospital volunteer requirements

The Family Room serves as a breakroom for parents, caregivers, and adult family members of pediatric patients. Guests can rest, get coffee, eat light meals and snacks, do laundry, and take a deep breath.

The role of the volunteer is to serve as host, be supportive, and maintain a friendly and caring atmosphere. Tasks include greeting visitors as they come in, sharing information about the room, providing a listening ear, ensuring the space is kept tidy and clean, restocking supplies, and more. Friendly, compassionate and adaptable adult volunteers are scheduled once a week for a four-hour shift.

Family Room volunteers:

• Are age 20 or older
• Commit to a regular weekly shift for a minimum of 6 months
• Comply with all WakeMed Hospital volunteer requirements