

Some CHOP Primary Care Centers have Reach Out and Read (ROR), a national pediatric early literacy program. Reach Out and Read (Select network locations)

Support patients, family members, and visitors through providing a warm, welcoming environment, hospitality services in the Ronald McDonald Room located in the hospital. Support patients, family members, and visitors through providing a warm, welcoming environment, assistance with wayfinding, and support with gathering wheelchairs. Due to the high interest in CHOP’s volunteer programs, we strive to select compassionate, enthusiastic individuals who are committed to making a difference.ĬHOP employees: If you're a current CHOP employee who's interested in volunteering, email us at the large hospital environment can be very stressful for families and visitors. Whether playing with children during waiting times, greeting visitors or helping families find their way through the halls, the volunteers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) make a difference providing a special human connection that often eases the stress for patients and families going through difficult times.ĬHOP assigns volunteer positions based on the current needs of the hospital along with the volunteer’s availability, interests and skill sets. It takes a team to heal a child, and hospital volunteers are an essential part of that effort. The Traditional Adult Program includes individuals who must be ages 18 and up, and commit to serving a minimum of one 4-hour shift the same day and time each week for one year. The program launches in September and covers the Fall and Spring semesters. Our College and Graduate Volunteer Program is designed for college, graduate, medical or any other students ages 18 and up who are following a semester schedule. Please complete an Interest Form to be notified when applications open. Our applications to volunteer are now closed.
