Volunteering at Paoli Hospital

Volunteering is an extremely rewarding experience. Our volunteers are crucial in supporting Paoli Hospital’s mission to uphold the standard of excellence in care, educational information, technology and community outreach.

Through the generous gift of time, talents and personal interests, our volunteers supplement the work of staff members by offering many special services so important to patients, their families, and hospital staff.  We strive to provide a “superior experience” to all we encounter.  

While there are specific benefits to being a volunteer, the greatest reward is being part of a team that helps deliver the best patient care possible to those in need.
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Adult Volunteer Opportunities

Adult Applicants must be 19 years of age.  Please follow the following steps to become a volunteer at Paoli Hospital:

1. Commit to a weekly shift of four (4) hours with a minimum of a six (6) month stay.  College students may apply for a summer program using the same adult application.
2. Complete and submit the appropriate application packet to the Volunteer Office either by mail or fax to the address or number noted below.  An appointment will be scheduled for you to participate in a group informational/orientation meeting so that you can make an informed decision about joining our program.
3. After this meeting, please call the Department of Volunteer Services at 484-565-1099 to discuss opportunities available and your particular interests.
4. When you are matched to a position, you will be directed by our office to have a new QuantiFERON test (screening for tuberculosis). You can complete this at your wellness center or physician's office and submit a written confirmation to our office or contact Occupational Health at 484-565-1293, which is located on the hospital grounds. During flu season September through May, all volunteers are required to have a flu shot, as well.
5. Once you have completed your screenings, please contact the Volunteer Office to arrange a start date.
6. On your first day you are required to report to the Volunteer Office to turn in your orientation quiz, along with your uniform payment for your volunteer shirt and jacket. You will also receive your ID badge at this time.

High School Student Volunteer Opportunities

For high school students seeking to participate in the School Year or Summer Junior Volunteer Program, please review the Junior Volunteer Packet to begin the application process. (Please note that junior volunteers must be aged 14 or older and willing to complete at least 50 hours of service.)

• Please complete and submit the Junior Volunteer application packet by the deadline (April 1st for Summer Program and June 1st for the School Year.)
• Must give confirmation from physician's office of DTAP vaccination (5) and a booster. Usually obtained by 11 years of age.
• All volunteers are required to have a new QuantiFERON test (screening for tuberculosis) prior to your start date and a flu shot during flu season, which is September through May.
• The Summer Program requires that be available weekly from mid June through the month of August.

Volunteering is a way to give back to the community, fulfill school requirements and start using your communication skills.  We ask that all communication come through the person who will be volunteering, that is, YOU!

One-Day Student Shadowing Opportunities

This one day 4 hour experience is available to college students or community members who have volunteered with the hospital for a minimum of 50 hours and would like to shadow in a specific department.

Please contact the Volunteer Office for any further questions or to submit your name to shadow, once you have fulfilled the volunteer requirements.

Contact the Department of Volunteer Services

Paoli Hospital Volunteer Services
255 W. Lancaster Ave.
MOB 1 Suite 102
Paoli, PA 19301

Phone 484-565-1099
Fax 484-565-8890

Applications

• Adult Volunteer
• High School Student Volunteer

The Many. The Proud. The Volunteers of Paoli Hospital!