Nicklaus Children's Hospital

Mission: To inspire hope and promote lifelong health by providing the best care to every child.

Founded in 1950 by Variety Clubs International, Nicklaus Children's Hospital is South Florida's only licensed specialty hospital exclusively for children, with nearly 800 attending physicians and more than 475 pediatric subspecialists. The 309-bed hospital, known as Miami Children's Hospital from 1983 through 2014, is renowned for excellence in all aspects of pediatric medicine, with many programs routinely ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report, since 2008. We are committed to being a resource for children from throughout South Florida and around the world.

Nicklaus Children's volunteers make a difference with the patients and families in the hospital and outpatient centers by providing comfort, care, and unexpected joy, and by supporting the professional staff throughout Nicklaus Children's Health System. The Volunteer Resources Department orients, interviews, trains, and places all qualified applicants who wish to volunteer. We enthusiastically welcome individuals of all backgrounds and abilities and offer a wide variety of volunteer opportunities to meet the interests, needs, and desired experiences of all volunteers.