Volunteer at CTCA at Eastern Regional Medical Center
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Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) at Eastern Regional Medical Center in Philadelphia. As a CTCA volunteer, you will play an important and valued role in restoring healing and hope in the lives of many.
Joining the CTCA Volunteer Program is a commitment to service. Volunteer activities include opportunities to interact with patients through traditional services, as well as those that operate behind the scenes. Volunteer assignments exist in clinical and nonclinical areas of the hospital, including nursing, hospital offices, guest services, radiology, the information desk, business services, and other hospitality locations.
Volunteer Programs at CTCA at Eastern Regional Medical Center
Some of our volunteer opportunities
- Adult program–Must be at least 18 years of age
- High school program–Must be at least 16 years of age
- Annual community resource day
- Fundraising program
- Annual shadowing day
- Annual community clean up
Program requirements
- Completed application process (background check, drug screening and reference check)
- Immunization record for measles, mumps, rubella, and chicken pox (MMR must be administered two times)
- Results of a PPD test for tuberculosis administered within three months prior to the volunteer's start date
- Commitment of 100 hours of volunteer service within a 12-month period of time
- Volunteer services and departmental interview
- Attendance at hospital orientation
- Specific hospital and departmental training
- Abide by uniform and dress codes
- Punctuality and consistent attendance, accomplishing minimum service requirements
Benefits
The benefits of becoming a volunteer at CTCA at Eastern Regional Medical Center extend beyond your volunteer assignment. They include:
- Adult volunteers can park for free
- Special awards are bestowed, based on hours of service
- Complimentary meals are provided in the hospital cafeteria
- Volunteers can attend hospital-sponsored educational workshops for free
- Celebratory events honor hospital volunteers
- Volunteers gain a sense of personal pride and accomplishment for contributing time and energy to help others
While volunteering at CTCA does offer opportunities to gain healthcare-related experience and valuable skills for future education and employment, please know that it does not directly lead to employment at CTCA facilities.
For more information on becoming a volunteer at CTCA at Eastern Regional Medical Center, please contact Irin Cruz at 215-537-7946 or irin.cruz@ctca-hope.com.
