Assisted Living
Volunteers at these locations assist in the care and entertainment of individuals who live long term at our Bartram Lakes facility. Learn more and sign up here.
Volunteers make every day brighter
Volunteers are vital members of the Brooks Rehabilitation team. We rely on hundreds of individuals, companies and groups to support the needs of those in our care and the disability community.
Whether you enjoy interacting with patients, supporting our corporate staff or assisting individuals in continued recovery, we can help find a place to share your skills.
Volunteer programs available
We offer a wide array of volunteer programs throughout our system of care. Depending on your interests, find opportunities to volunteer with seniors or patients in our hospitals and skilled nursing facilities or community programs. Opportunities are available in administrative and support roles, as well.
Requirements to volunteer at Brooks
Volunteers are required to commit to a minimum of 3 hours per week for 3 months with an exception for adaptive sports and recreation volunteers. Many positions require an interview, background check, fingerprints and vaccination record.
Don’t have the time to commit quite yet? Consider donating to our foundation, which provides funding for patient care, renowned research and community programs.
Adaptive Sports & Recreation
Volunteers can choose to assist in a wide range of programming including team sports, arts, exercise and more for adult or pediatric populations! There is no minimum hour obligation requirement. Sign up here to volunteer and learn more.
Hospitals, Skilled Nursing & Outpatient Clinics
In this role, volunteers support our patients through recovery by spending time engaging in conversations, supporting nursing or therapy staff, helping with entertainment or assisting in an administrative role such as data entry, front desk or the gift shops. Learn more and sign up here.
Peer Mentoring
Brooks provides training to individuals who are living highly successful lives with a disability to support those newly diagnosed and provide insight into daily life. Learn more about the program and how to participate here.
Virtual Events
If you are unable to attend a Brooks location, we provide the platform to share your talents with patients to help support them through recovery. Learn more and sign up here.
VolunTeen Program
Teens interested in volunteering with Brooks can participate in a six-week summer volunteer program. Learn more about eligibility requirements and complete the application at the link below.
Connect with us
If you have questions about our volunteer programs or peer mentorship, reach out at [email protected] or (904) 345-7661.
Patient stories
Learn more about the healing that happens at Brooks and become inspired to help support our clinical teams and patients through the recovery journey.