The Voice
The Ryan Seacrest Foundation has selected CHOP as its newest site for THE VOICE!
The VOICE is an interactive broadcast multi-media center to be housed in the Colket Atrium. Managed by our Child Life, Education and Creative Arts Therapy department, THE VOICE will provide our patients with an outlet to engage in activities related to radio, TV and new media, ranging from broadcasting like a disc jockey and playing their favorite songs to watching live artists perform and interviewing celebrities.
Primary role of The Voice volunteers
- Receive report from Child Life and/or nursing unit staff to identify priority patients
- Round inpatient units to alert patients of on-air programming; distribute flyers to patient rooms
- Encourage patient participation at the bedside and/or in the atrium studio (if permitted)
- Coordinate with nursing staff to escort patients to visit the atrium studio (if permitted)
- Coordinate with parents/caregivers to escort siblings to visit the atrium studio (if permitted)
- Serve as host/hostess of the atrium studio, as needed
- Deliver prizes to patients, as directed
How do I apply to be a Voice volunteer?
To apply to volunteer at The Voice, please submit The Voice application, along with one reference (no relatives please). Applications can be faxed to (215) 590-5663 or mailed to:
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Attn: Volunteer Department
8th Floor, Main Bldg.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Please note that we cannot accept hand-delivered applications.
If selected, you will be contacted for an in-person interview with Volunteer Department Staff. If accepted, you will be required to attend a three-hour orientation (held monthly).
Adult volunteers must be 18 years old and out of high school.
Volunteers are asked to complete a minimum of three hours/one day per week for a minimum of six consecutive months. This must be the same day and time each week.
The application process can take up to 6-8 weeks.
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