At St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, volunteers are an important part of the special care given to our young patients and their families. St. Christopher's draws volunteers from all areas of life; many are professionals, retirees, married couples, or students. Some give only a few hours a week of their valuable time and others volunteer several days a week. Volunteers may select the work setting they desire: some may work directly with patients, while others may volunteer in a service department that supports patient care.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers may choose to work directly with patients or behind the scenes in such areas as:
- Admissions
- Caring Through Reading Program
- Child Life/Play Therapy
- Children's Library
- Cuddling Program
- Emergency Services
- Environmental Services
- Food and Nutrition
- Grow Clinic - Parent Support Group
- Hospitality Program
- Maintenance Department
- Marketing and Public Relations
- Materials Management
- Medical Library
- Medical Records
- Professional and College Work-Study Program
- Reach out and Read
- Sodexo Beverage Cart
- Storytelling
- Tour Guides
This is a partial listing; additional opportunities are available.
Volunteer Requirements
Volunteer positions are available for weekdays, evening and weekends. In order to work as a volunteer at St. Christopher's, you must:
- Be at least 15 years old
- Complete an application and interview
- Provide documentation of a tine test for tuberculosis, measles, rubella and varicella
- Agree to a criminal background check, drug screening and a child abuse check
- Contribute a minimum of four hours per week (for most programs)
- Provide references
- Complete our Volunteer Orientation Program
For more information about volunteering at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, please write or call:
Volunteer Department
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
3601 A Street
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 427-5398