Senior volunteers

Senior volunteers (ages 18 and older) are matched with roles based on their interests and availability.

• Patient-facing volunteers interact directly with patients, providing companionship, a partner for activities and assistance with basic needs and more to improve their experience.
• Non-patient-facing volunteers focus on administrative tasks, data entry or other supportive functions that do not involve direct patient contact.

For current adult volunteer opportunities, call the volunteer office at (914) 366-3170

Junior volunteers

Phelps Hospital supports students interested in exploring health care as a future career choice through several tracks. The entry track for most students is to serve as a junior volunteer. Junior volunteers gain knowledge and exposure to the hospital environment, develop key life skills, including confidence, communication and critical thinking.

Junior volunteers provide support to both staff and patients across various units while gaining exposure to a vibrant and thriving hospital setting.

Requirements:

• Minimum age of 16
• Minimum 100-hour commitment per session
• Must meet the standards of patient- and family-centered care: professional, courteous, compassionate and respectful
• Applicants must communicate directly throughout the application, onboarding and volunteer experience.

Onboarding:

• Complete a detailed orientation
• Clear a full background screening (ages 18+) or provide working papers (ages 16-17)
• Get medical clearance through Employee Health Services
• Meet with volunteer staff for a final interview

All volunteer applications received after these deadlines will be considered for the following session.

• Spring: March 1
• Summer: June 1
• Fall: September 1
• Winter: December 1