Volunteer
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Silver Hill Hospital
New Canaan, CT, US
Summary
Provide support and assistance to patients within a psychiatric hospital setting. Contribute to a team effort to help patients recover from psychiatric illnesses and addiction.
Job Description
Volunteers are an integral part of the Silver Hill team and support our patients, their families and our staff. Whether you are a member of the recovery community or the surrounding community at large, we are eager to create a role that allows you to give back and use your talents and skills. Come join our volunteer team and see firsthand how our community of compassion and care help people living with psychiatric illness or addiction learn to live a better life.
Please note, Summer/Fall 2026: Our Volunteer Roster is currently fully booked! This is wonderful for our community but prevents us from placing new volunteers at this time. While we welcome new applications, we anticipate our ability to respond and place new volunteers to be slow through this year. We anticipate more movement in 2027 and are grateful for your interest in Silver Hill.
Silver Hill Hospital (“SHH”) is fully committed to equal employment and advancement opportunities for all present employees as well as for applicants in all phases of the employment process (recruitment, hiring, assignment, conditions of employment, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline and termination). Therefore, except in any cases of bona fide occupational qualification or need, SHH will act without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, past/present history of mental disorder, intellectual disability, physical or learning disability, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by applicable law, (unless it is shown by supervisory personnel that a disability prevents performance of the work involved or may result in undue hardship) in all aspects of the employment process and relationship. This policy is based on the understanding that an applicant is able to handle the job requirements. Employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities.
Silver Hill Hospital is a nationally recognized, independent, not-for-profit psychiatric hospital located in New Canaan, CT. Silver Hill Hospital provides treatment for adolescents and adults with psychiatric and substance use disorders. Silver Hill is distinct in offering a full continuum of care with both inpatient treatment as well as longer-stay residential Transitional Living Programs and Intensive Outpatient Programs. Silver Hill Hospital is an academic affiliate of Yale University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry.
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Mental Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
New Canaan, CT
Silver Hill Hospital is a nationally recognized, independent, not-for-profit psychiatric hospital located in New Canaan, CT. Silver Hill Hospital provides treatment for adolescents and adults with psychiatric and substance use disorders. Silver Hill is distinct in offering a full continuum of care with both inpatient treatment as well as longer-stay residential Transitional Living Programs and Intensive Outpatient Programs. Silver Hill Hospital is an academic affiliate of Yale University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry.
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Mental Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
New Canaan, CT