What volunteer opportunities does Jefferson offer?
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 in the hospital and help people find their way around campus.

Physical or 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 doing 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.

Teen Program
Teens between 14 years old and not yet graduated from high school can volunteer. Placements are available in many areas. Orientations are conducted in late spring, fall and mid-winter.