Our Volunteer Corps

Our volunteer corps is made up of men, women, students, parents, and retirees who donate their time and talents for a variety of reasons:

  • A desire to help others
  • To sharpen their skills for re-entry into the workforce
  • Exposure to careers in healthcare
  • To meet new friends
  • To stay active and make a difference

Volunteers can be found in almost every department:

  • Greeting visitors
  • Performing interdepartmental errands
  • Assisting in hospital departments, such as the gift shop located in the hospital lobby and the Phoenixville Thrift Shop located in downtown Phoenixville

Volunteering can be a source of pride, enjoyment, and challenge. We hope that you choose to become an important part of our hospital team. If you are looking for a change, a challenge, or new friends, volunteering at Phoenixville Hospital may be the place for you to make a difference.

Benefits of Volunteering

  • Volunteer uniform will be provided
  • One meal in the hospital cafeteria (up to $8 value) for each shift served
  • A free flu shot once a year
  • Recognition during National Volunteer Week

Current Opportunities for Volunteers

Summer Junior Volunteer Program - 2026

  • The application window is open until April 20, 2026.
  • Participants must be at least 16 years of age.
  • The program operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Candidates are encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible.

Volunteer Locations

  • Emergency Department
  • Endoscopy
  • Gift Shop
  • Maternity
  • Nursing Units
  • Surgery Center
  • Thrift Shop

Basic Requirements

  • Applicants must be at least 16 years of age.
  • The time is given in regularly scheduled shifts on a weekly basis.
  • Must provide two references forms.
  • Must provide proof of flu immunization annually.
  • Must sign a confidentiality form annually.
  • Must complete annual re-education.
  • Volunteers are not involved in patients' direct medical care.
  • Placement in a specific department cannot be guaranteed.
  • Applications are valid for 30 days.

The process of becoming a volunteer, from application to actual placement in a department, can take anywhere from four to six weeks depending upon circumstances.

Additional Requirements for Adult Volunteers

For the safety of our employees, patients, and other volunteers, a criminal background check and child abuse history clearances are required for all volunteers aged 18+.