Programs & Services
Volunteer Services
732.321.7083JFK Medical Center
65 James Street, Edison
Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Volunteer opportunities are available Monday through Sunday, varying times.
Volunteering: The time of your life!
If you have time to spare and enjoy helping others, then volunteering is for you!
JFK Medical Center's Volunteer Program welcomes men and women of all ages. Volunteers are retired, employed, students, local residents and individuals from surrounding communities. These uncommon people have one common purpose - they are dedicated to helping others. Volunteers need no special training to get involved. Filling out an application begins the process. Special talents and personal schedules are matched to the hospital's needs. Most volunteers donate one time slot of four hours per week; however, additional hours are always welcome. Junior volunteers can donate three hours per week during the school year.
Volunteerism offers something for everyone who wants to make their spare time special. To become a volunteer, or for further information, please call JFK Medical Center's Volunteer Program today.
What are the benefits of volunteering?
While volunteers offer their services free of charge, they do receive many benefits. They have a chance to learn new skills while making new friends and developing new interests. Younger volunteers use the opportunity to do some career exploration, and they realize the benefits of having a background in volunteer service when they apply for further education or employment. Research also indicates that people who volunteer live longer. Most of all, volunteers receive the satisfaction that comes from being needed and doing something worthwhile that helps others.
What services do volunteers provide?
Volunteers are a vital part of our healthcare team. Each year they donate thousands of hours to the Medical Center, providing services that will benefit our patients and help make their stay more comfortable. We need your help not only to continue our current activities, but also to extend services to meet the changing needs of our new healthcare environment.
Our income generating services provide funds to the JFK Auxiliary to assist in their support of the Medical Center's chaplaincy program, the purchase of needed equipment, and the sponsorship of educational scholarships for people entering healthcare professions.
Becoming an active member of the JFK Auxiliary is another way to perform volunteer service.
Current volunteer needs:
Volunteer opportunities exist in the Surgical Waiting Room. In this assignment you act as liasion with family, Drs. and Nurses regarding the patient's status.
Nursing Unit Volunteers are needed to assist socializing with patients, answering call lights, refilling water pitchers, making beds, feeding patients, stocking linens, and clerical work.
The Information Desk is looking for independent, take charge type of people to direct and answer visitor calls and questions.
Other opportunities:
Varied areas of assignment are available based on individual interest and hospital needs, including: patient care units, office and departmental support, rehabilitation services, friendly visitors, cafeteria, Haven Hospice, eucharistic ministers, patient representatives, patient transport, and Mailroom.
How do I get involved?
For more information and applications call the Volunteer Department @ 732-321-7083. We'd love to chat with you.