Ways to Give to Jefferson

Types of Programs

These are some of the many programs and areas that accept volunteers. If your interests lie elsewhere, just ask whether volunteers are eligible in that particular field.

Patient Care
Provide comfort to patients by visiting, helping with meals and assisting our nursing staff with a variety of duties.

Surgical Waiting Area
Keep families informed about loved ones undergoing surgery. Help create a warm atmosphere.

Greeter
Welcome patients and visitors to Jefferson and help people find their way around campus.

Physical and Occupational Therapy
An opportunity for college students majoring in these areas to explore firsthand what these fields entail.

Emergency Department
Provide special support services, such as visiting with patients and their families.

Sunshine Cart
Sell candy, magazines and snacks to patients and staff from a wheeled cart.

Knitters
Experienced knitters or crocheters are welcome to join our knitting circle and make friends, while creating outfits for newborns and lap blankets.

Clerical Placements
For the volunteer who prefers nonpatient areas, there are opportunities in many hospital departments. Help is needed with typing, copying, answering telephones, filing, mailing and running errands.

Penny Wise Thrift Shop of the Women's Board of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Arrange items for display, help shoppers and enjoy great bargains. Visit the website

Teen Program
Teens who are at least 14 years of age can volunteer. Placements are available in many areas. Orientations are conducted in late spring, fall and mid-winter.

You can also volunteer at Methodist Hospital or apply for the High School Internship Program. Visit the website

Three Convenient Locations

Volunteers may choose from three convenient locations:

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
111 S. 11th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience
900 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Pennywise Thrift Shop
57 E. Lancaster Ave.
Ardmore, PA 19003

Volunteer at Jefferson today.

Please call 215-955-6222 for further information.