Traditional 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.

TRADITIONAL VOLUNTEER PROGRAM INFORMATION

· Volunteers are 18 years and older

· One year volunteer commitment (12 consecutive months)

· 3-4 hour fixed weekly shifts (shifts are currently Monday-Friday between 9am-5pm, with limited evening and weekend shifts)

· Volunteer positions are located at CHOP's Philadelphia Campus and King of Prussia Campus.

TRADITIONAL VOLUNTEER PROGRAM APPLICATION

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with CHOP! If you meet the above criteria, please complete the application below. Thank you!

* First name

* Last name

Preferred First Name (if any)

Pronouns (if you wish to share)

* Date of Birth

* Home Address: Street Name

Apt. or Ste. #

* City

State

* Zip/postal

* E-mail

* 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 First and Last 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 a college or university student.

I attest that I am 18 years or older and that I will commit to the same three-hour volunteer shift each week for one year.

I understand I will need to comply with a background check, including but not limited to FBI fingerprinting, and I understand I will need to comply with meeting the health requirements listed below, for the safety of our patients. I further understand that CHOP makes no exemptions for the aforementioned requirements.Covid-19 vaccinationFlu vaccination during flu season (September-April)Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR vaccination or immunity from disease)Varicella (vaccination or immunity from disease)Tdap vaccination (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis)TB Screening

In preparation of completing your clearances as part of your application: have you had background checks completed for you in the state of PA within the past 5 years?

Uplod any prior background check clearances (no older than 12 months)

How did you hear about the Volunteer Program at CHOP?

Which CHOP campus are you interested in volunteering at?  

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.

Personal Loss: Have you had an experience of personal loss within the last 12 months that would impact your ability to serve in certain areas of the hospital?

If you have lost a loved one within the past 12 months please consider sharing. We have found volunteering can be difficult after a recent loss and want each volunteer to have a successful experience.

* Connection to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia: 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 3 to 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 for 12 consecutive months, serving one regular shift of three to four hours each each week, not exceeding 12 hours 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 stated above.