Reach Out and Read On-call Clerical Volunteer Application

Thank you for your interest in our Reach Out and Read volunteer program. This application is only for those who are interested in becoming an on-call Reach Out and Read clerical volunteer.

Requirements to be an on-call clerical volunteer:

  • Must be 18 years old or older
  • Must have health insurance and maintain your health insurance at all times as an on-call Reach Out and Read clerical volunteer
  • Must be able to lift and move boxes that weigh between 10 and 50 pounds (volunteers will be asked to move only what they can physically handle).
  • Must be available one to 10 times a year only to lift and move boxes of children’s books at some CHOP locations in West Philadelphia (48th and Market Streets and 3401 Civic Center Blvd).
  • Must be able to move boxes outdoors and indoors.
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Volunteer Agreement
I certify that the information provided on this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge, and agree that falsified information or significant omissions may disqualify me from further consideration from volunteering and, if I am accepted to be a volunteer, will result in my dismissal when discovered. I understand that, if accepted as a volunteer, I will be required to abide by all the policies, rules and regulations of the Hospital. I authorize the Hospital to investigate all statements contained in this application and to make inquiries of my personal references and medical history, as well as other related matters as may be necessary for arriving at a decision of acceptance into the volunteer program. I hereby release CHOP and any of its employees, agents or affiliates from any liability related to my volunteer work. I understand that CHOP will not provide any financial or medical coverage in the event I am injured while volunteering with CHOP. As a volunteer, I am not eligible for worker compensation coverage in the event I am injured.