College and Graduate Volunteer Application

If you have already submitted an interest form or application in the past, please log into your Volunteer Portal account BEFORE completing your application.

If you are a new user, please make a note of your password. You will use this email address and password to access our volunteer portal. Information Session, Interview, and Orientation sign-ups are completed through the portal.

COLLEGE & GRADUATE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM INFORMATION

Volunteers are enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or medical school program
Volunteers must serve at least 2 consecutive semesters (for example, Fall and Spring Semesters, or Spring and Fall semester with a Summer break).
4-hour fixed weekly shift (shifts are currently Monday-Friday between 9am-5pm)
Volunteer positions are located at CHOP's Philadelphia Campus and King of Prussia Campus.

COLLEGE & GRADUATE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM APPLICATION

* First name

* Last name

Pronouns (if you wish to share) 

* Date of Birth

* Home Address: Street Name 

Apt. or Ste. #

* City

State

* Zip/postal

* Primary Phone Number

Phone (Mobile): By providing my mobile number, I agree to receive recurring text messages from CHOP and its affiliates/partners via automated means to my mobile number for any reason related to the CHOP Volunteer Program. I understand that my consent to receive text messages is not required to participate in the CHOP Volunteer Program or purchase any goods or services from CHOP (e.g., CHOP healthcare services).  I understand that message and data rates may apply, and I may request to opt out of text messaging at any time by texting 'stop' in reply to any CHOP text sent to me.

* Emergency Contact Name

* Emergency Contact Relationship (spouse, parent, etc.)

* Emergency Contact Phone (Mobile)

Have you volunteered at CHOP in the past?

What was the last year you volunteered?

I am currently an undergraduate college or university student or a graduate or medical school student.

* College or University Name

College Major or Course of Study:

Graduation Date

I attest that I am 18 years or older and that I will commit to the same 3-4 hour volunteer shift for two consecutive semesters.

For the safety of our patients, I understand  I will need to comply with a background check process, including but not limited to FBI fingerprinting, and I will need to comply with meeting the health requirements listed below. CHOP will provide instructions and cover approved costs for background checks and medical screenings. I understand that CHOP makes no expemptions for the aforementioned requirements. TB screeningMMR immunity (vaccination or disease)Varicella (chickenpox) immunity (vaccination or disease)Tdap vaccinationFlu vaccine (seasonal)COVID vaccination

Pending acceptance into the program, and in preparation of completing your background checks as part of your application: have you had background checks completed for you in the state of PA within the past 5 years?

CHOP accepts background checks results from volunteers if they were run within 18 months prior to the date of this application. Please upload any background check results that were run for you within the past 18 months (this includes FBI/fingerprinting clearance results, PA child abuse clearance results, and/or PA state police results). If you do not have these results, CHOP will cover the cost of these background check clearances.

How did you hear about the Volunteer Program at CHOP?

Please share any previous volunteer experience.

* As a volunteer, how do you see yourself helping to improve the CHOP experience for patients and families? Briefly explain below.

Have you experienced personal loss (including the death of a loved one), or had a significant life change within the past 12 months?

If you have experienced personal loss, or had a significant life change including but not limited to the loss a loved one within the past 12 months please briefly share. We have found volunteering can be difficult after personal loss and some significant life changes and we want each volunteer to have a successful experience.

* Please tell us about any personal connections you have with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia or its employees. If you have family members or friends who are employees or volunteers, please list their name(s) and department of service. If you have none, please type 'none' as your answer.

All of our volunteer opportunities will require some walking, standing, bending and light lifting for 4-hour shifts. Will you be able to perform these tasks?

This role requires that volunteers work independently. Is this something that you feel comfortable doing?

* Do you have any specific challenges or limitations that you wish to disclose? If so, please share below.

Application Agreement: I understand and agree that submitting this application form does not automatically qualify me to be a Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) volunteer, and that there may be certain qualifications I must meet, including the established volunteer policies and procedures, before I may begin volunteering. I affirm that the information provided in this application is true and complete. Falsification of any information can result in immediate dismissal from the CHOP Volunteer Services Department. I hereby give my permission and authorize representatives of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to investigate any or all statements I have made in this application. I understand that as volunteer, I may not accept payment, benefits or compensation for my service. I understand that the Wawa Volunteer Service Department will not write letters of recommendation, however it will confirm my volunteer start and end date with total hours upon request. I understand that my volunteer service does not guarantee or secure employment with CHOP and that my volunteer service does not give me any advantage over other applicants for open positions with CHOP. I understand that CHOP will do its best to take into account my preference when assigning volunteer duites and roles; however, I understand CHOP reserves the right to place volunteers in different assignments based on need and other factors, and may change the duties assigned to a volunteer at any time. As a volunteer, I understand that I am not an employee of CHOP and my volunteer position is not a promise or a guarantee of any future employment with CHOP. I will make reasonable efforts to commit to volunteering one fixed 3-4 hour shift each week over the course of two consecutive semesters, and not exceeding 12 hours of volunteer service any week. Any exceptions must be agreed upon in advance during your interview or placement appointment.

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Signature: By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the Application Agreement above.