Volunteer Services
Make a difference...
Looking for something fun and interesting to do and at the same time make a difference in the lives of others? If so, you may want to consider becoming a member of the Jersey City Medical Center Auxiliary
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Jersey City Medical Center/Wilzig Hospital welcomes men, women and young adults of all backgrounds and abilities to join our volunteer corps. The rewards promise to last a lifetime. Call (201) 915-2048 or email us at jcmcvolunteer@libertyhcs.org.
To get started, download, print and complete an application. Return it to:
Department of Volunteer Services
Jersey City Medical Center/Wilzig Hospital
355 Grand Street
3 West Room 27
Jersey City, NJ 07302
Download the Application for Adults
Download the Application for Students
You may also fax the completed form to (201) 915-2916.
Why Should You Become a Volunteer?
Becoming a volunteer at Jersey City Medical Center is a way for you to give something back to the community. Develop new skills. Make new friends. Explore a career in health care. And gain hands-on work experience.
Our volunteers range from teenagers to retirees, and many in between. These are both people who love keeping busy and those who are already busy, but somehow find the time to help others.
As a volunteer, you will play an integral part in the life of our hospital, complementing the work of our professional staff and physicians and making a difference in the hospital experience of our patients.
Opportunities
There are many opportunities for volunteers at Jersey City Medical Center. Here are just a few examples of what our volunteers do:
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• Provide companionship and support to patients of all ages hospitalized on nursing floors, in the ER, or in other patient areas, so as to make their hospital stay as positive as possible.
• Act as an advocate and liaison for patients and their families.
• Serve as a cashier or stock person
• Perform clerical duties
• Dispense information to patients, their families and guests either in person or on the telephone
• Act as a messenger or patient escort
• Circulate books, magazines, newspapers, and games |
The Department of Volunteer Services will strive to assign you to an area that meets your interests. You can serve during the day, in the evening and/or on the weekend. Generally, a minimum of a four hour, once a week commitment is preferred.
Volunteer Requirements
To become a volunteer, you must be at least 14 years old.
In addition, we require:
- an application to be filled out
- a personal interview
- two personal, professional or educational references
- a criminal background check
- medical clearance (including physician approval and TB screening)
Once accepted into the program, you will participate in a brief volunteer orientation and training process. You will receive a hospital identification badge and uniform.
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