The Joss Stone Foundation's Baby Cuddling Volunteer Program.- Volunteer Training.
Welcome to the Joss Stone Foundation’s Baby Cuddling Program for Volunteers, where simple acts of love can make a lifelong difference. This course is designed to prepare you for your role as a NICU cuddler, someone who offers calm, consistent comfort to fragile newborns. Through each module, you’ll learn how to support babies safely, work alongside hospital staff, and be a steady presence for families during a difficult time.
What's included?
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4 Volunteer-Focused Modules
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Certificate of Completion
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End-of-Module Quizzes
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4 Training Videos
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Printable Guides & Checklists
Rooted in care, backed by expert guidance
This course prepares you for one of the most meaningful roles in the NICU — providing comfort to fragile infants. Built with the help of NICU staff, every lesson helps you become a confident, reliable cuddler.
Practical, compassionate training
You’ll learn how to support babies safely, communicate with nurses, follow NICU policies, and care with calm presence, so you feel ready from your very first shift.
Cheryl Allmon
Cheryl Allmon is the Director of Volunteer Services and Programs at East Tennessee Children's Hospital, where she has dedicated her career to creating meaningful volunteer initiatives that support NICU babies, families, and hospital staff.
Recognized as one of East Tennessee's Remarkable Women in 2021, Cheryl’s work goes beyond coordination—she fosters compassion and connection, ensuring that every volunteer program truly makes a difference.
Her collaborations with organizations like Bella’s Blessings have helped provide essential support to the hospital, reinforcing her mission to enhance the patient and family experience in a profound and lasting way.
"Our NICU cuddlers are more than volunteers—they're a source of comfort, love, and healing for our tiniest patients when they need it most."
Cheryl Allmon
Director of Volunteer Services, East Tennessee Children's Hospital.
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