Pediatric
Advocacy
Alliance
Whether you're giving one hour or ten, your time can create real change.
Join us at upcoming events where your time and energy can make a real difference in children's lives.
Join us for a cozy spring afternoon as we gather to assemble our first round of Bundles of Joy! Help create care packages for families in need.
This hands-on workshop guides families through enrollment for critical programs like Medicaid, SNAP, childcare assistance, and more. Volunteers help with interpretation and administrative support.
A day dedicated to advocating for children's health and welfare policies. Learn advocacy skills, participate in letter-writing campaigns, and connect with local representatives.
Help facilitate mindfulness and stress-reduction activities for children and families. Perfect for psychology and social work students.
Support our panel discussion on pediatric mental health. Volunteers help with setup, registration, and audience engagement.
Teach families about summer safety including water safety, sun protection, and outdoor activity guidelines. Great for nursing students.
Our biggest community outreach event! Volunteers help with health screenings, educational booths, and family activities.
Read to children and help distribute free books to promote literacy. Ideal for education majors and anyone who loves working with kids.
Lead creative activities with pediatric patients. Help children express themselves through art while they receive treatment.
Collect and organize school supplies for children in need. Volunteers help with sorting, packing, and distribution to local families.
Help distribute school supplies to families and provide information about educational resources and support services.
From one-time events to ongoing projects, we have roles to match your schedule, skills, and interests.
Join us for health fairs, fundraisers, and awareness campaigns. Perfect for those with busy schedules who want to make an impact in just a few hours.
Sign UpSupport our Saturday clinics by helping with intake, child engagement, and family support. Ideal for nursing and pre-med students seeking hands-on experience.
Learn MoreHelp create educational materials for families and children. Use your creativity to design activities, write guides, or translate resources into multiple languages.
Join Our TeamLead a team of volunteers for a specific project or event. Great for building leadership experience and making a deeper impact in our community.
Apply NowHear from students who have found purpose and community through PAA.
Volunteering with PAA connected me with my community in ways I never expected. The children's resilience inspires me every day, and I've gained clinical skills that will help me throughout my nursing career.
Maria Jacobs, Nursing '25
What started as a way to fulfill my CBL hours turned into the most meaningful part of my college experience. The PAA team welcomed me from day one, and I've made lifelong friends while serving our community.
James Thompson, Public Health '24
Being a volunteer coordinator taught me leadership skills I couldn't learn in a classroom. Managing teams, solving problems on the fly, and seeing our direct impact has been transformative.
Sarah Williams, Psychology '23
PAA is proud to offer volunteer experiences that count toward CBL hours. Ask your professor about signing up through the department portal.
Need your hours documented? We provide detailed verification of service hours and responsibilities for your program requirements.
Top nursing programs, medical schools, and public health fellowships around the country.
PAA volunteers are sought after for their hands-on experience and commitment to children's health.
From coordinating small teams to managing campus-wide initiatives, our volunteers develop real-world leadership skills.
92%
of volunteers said their role with PAA shaped their future career goals.
— 2024 Alumni Survey
Tell us about yourself and how you'd like to help. We'll match you with opportunities that fit your interests and availability.
Still have questions?
Email us at volunteer@paa.dominican.edu or DM us on Instagram!
Email Our Volunteer Coordinator