Volunteers have played a critical role in hospitals for centuries, compassionately supplementing the services that staff provides to patients, their families, and guests. Volunteers also play an important role in patient satisfaction, adding a special dimension of personal service and care.
Our volunteer corps is made up of men, women, students, parents, and retirees.
Our volunteers donate their time and talents for a variety of reasons:
- A desire to help others
- Sharpen their skills for re-entry into the workforce
- Exposure to careers in healthcare
- Meet new friends
- Stay active and make a difference
And, they can be found in almost every department:
- Greeting visitors
- Performing interdepartmental errands
- Assisting in hospital departments, the gift shop located in the hospital lobby, and the Phoenixville Thrift Shop located in downtown Phoenixville.
Volunteering can be a source of pride, enjoyment, and challenge. We hope that you will choose to become an important part of our hospital team. If you are looking for a change, a challenge, or new friends, volunteering at Phoenixville Hospital may be the place for you to make a difference.
Benefits of Volunteering
- A volunteer uniform will be provided.
- For each shift served, you will receive one meal in the hospital cafeteria (up to $7 value).
- A free flu shot will be ordered once a year.
- Recognition during National Volunteer Week.
Basic Requirements
- Applicants must be at least 16 years of age
- The time is given in regularly scheduled shifts on a weekly basis
- Must provide proof of COVID vaccination annually
- Must provide two references forms
- Must provide proof of flu immunization annually
- Must sign a confidentiality form annually
- Must complete annual re-education
- Volunteers are not involved in patients' direct medical care
- Placement in a specific department cannot be guaranteed
- Applications are valid for 30 days
The process of becoming a volunteer, from application to actual placement in a department, can take anywhere from four to six weeks depending upon circumstances.
Additional Requirements for Adult Volunteers
- For the safety of our employees, patients, and other volunteers, a criminal background check and child abuse history clearances are required for all volunteers aged 18+.