Volunteer FAQS
What is the time commitment for CHOP volunteers?
We ask for a commitment of 3 hours one day a week for a minimum of 6 consecutive months.
Can I still volunteer even though I am in town only one or two weeks per month?
In order to be most effective and successful, volunteers must be consistent. Therefore, we require a commitment of 3 hours one day a week for a minimum of 6 consecutive months and ask that you postpone volunteering until that becomes possible for you.
What is the minimum age to become a volunteer?
All volunteer applicants must be at least 18 years old and out of high school.
For our summer teen program, we ask that all high school students be at least 16 year old by June 1st of the current year and have completed 9th grade.
What is the process to become a volunteer?
The process to become a volunteer is a thorough one and can take 6-8 weeks to complete.
Can I volunteer if I haven't had much exposure to children?
We have many volunteer placements with direct patient contact. For those placements, we offer suggestions at orientation to help you interact successfully with the children. In addition, a staff member is always present when you are volunteering to answer any questions you might have. We also have a variety of other opportunities that do not necessarily involve direct patient interaction for those who would like to help the hospital in some way but are not comfortable working directly with patients.
If I just graduated from college and I'm looking for a job, could I begin to volunteer while I'm looking? We suggest that you concentrate on finding a job first. Once you have secured employment, you'll have a better idea of what days and times will work best for you to volunteer. You'll know for sure if volunteering will fit into your new schedule
If I have a group of 10 friends from work could we take turns volunteering one evening a week?
Our requirements are the same for all volunteers. We require each individual to volunteer the same day, time and in the same area each week. It has been demonstrated that a regular weekly commitment is more satisfying to the individual and most helpful to the staff.
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