Volunteering is a great way to serve your community, explore the medical professions and positively impact your health and well-being. Please see the following terms and requirements before applying to volunteer.

Application Requirements

  • Submit an application
  • Submit two reference forms from non-family members
  • Submit a Pennsylvania Criminal History Check, Child Abuse Clearance, and FBI fingerprinting (if applicable)
  • Sign a Confidentiality Agreement and Acknowledgement of Insurance form
  • Read the Reading Hospital Volunteer Services Handbook
  • Complete a health screening with Employee Health
  • A commitment of a minimum of two hours per week on the same day and time each week

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.

Incentives

  • Free parking
  • Complementary beverage during shift
  • Annual flu vaccination offered at no cost
  • President’s Volunteer Service Award eligibility

Important Notes

  • Volunteers are not involved in patients' direct medical care
  • Placement in a specific department cannot be guaranteed
  • Shifts are scheduled on a weekly basis
  • Applications are valid for 30 days