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Hospitals Around the Country Are Hiring Volunteers to Cuddle Babies

A nurse in teal scrubs interacts with a baby in a hospital crib surrounded by medical equipment.

Hospitals around the country are looking for people willing to volunteer for an unusual position: Baby Cuddler. These brave people head into the neonatal ICU units at a hospital and spend time soothing babies. If this sounds like the perfect position for you, read on to find out how to apply.

Volunteering has become an extremely popular way to give back to your community. Volunteers are needed in many capacities, some more unusual than others. Hospitals, for instance, are looking for people to cuddle babies in their neonatal ICU units. These professional cuddlers spend time holding and soothing infants who need extra attention.