Volunteers
Whether you're an adult looking to give back or a student exploring future career paths, we welcome you to join our vibrant volunteer community.
You Can Make a Difference at Cooper
At Cooper, our volunteers are compassionate individuals who give heir time and energy to support patients, families, and staff. Whether you're an adult looking to give back or a student exploring a future career paths, we welcome you to join our vibrant volunteer community.
Who Can Volunteer?
Adult Volunteer Program
Our adult volunteers come from all walks of life and support a wide range of services across our hospital campuses and satellite locations.
Student Volunteer Program
Students ages 14-18 (currently in 9th grade) can gain valuable experience through our student program. Placements are based on career interests, availability, and hospital needs.
Cooper volunteers support many departments and programs. Here are just a few of the ways they help.
Concierge Services: Escorting patients to surgery or testing areas.
Patient Transport: Assisting with patient movement throughout the hospital, including for testing, discharge, and direct admission.
Unit Ambassadors: Providing support to patients in various hospital units.
Lobby Ambassadors: Offering directions and assistance to visitors.
Child Life Program: Supporting pediatric patients through play and learning.
Cuddling Program: Holding, feeding, and comforting newborns.
Story Catchers: Connect with patients through meaningful conversations and capture their unique journeys. Create a personalized 8"x10" storyboard that celebrates their story.
Emergency Department Volunteers: Greeting patients and visitors, rounding on patients, and assisting with non-clinical needs.
Brightness Buddies: Providing companionship, emotional support, and attending to non-clinical requests to enhance the patient experience.
CARES/Elderly Visitation: visiting older patients to talk, read, listen, or engage them in recreational activities.
Errand Room Volunteer: Assisting with requests from various departments, including discharges.
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Gift Shop Volunteer: Assist customers with purchases and requests - cashier and sales.
Sunday - Saturday, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Pharmacy Volunteer: Assist pharmacist and technicians with daily responsibilities and deliveries.
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Patient Ambassador Volunteer: Visit with patients, ensuring the best patient experience possible while addressing their concerns.
Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Clerical Volunteer: Assist in various departments as needed: filing, copying, scanning, and answering phones.
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Welcome Desk Volunteer: Assist security at patient and visitor entrances. Welcome individuals entering the facility and provide security passes/assistance as needed.
Sunday - Saturday, 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Early Education Center Volunteer: Assist teachers and staff at the Early Education Center with daily responsibilities and entertaining young children.
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Etcetera Shop Volunteer: Assist at one of our two thrift shops sorting donated items, sales and cashier.
Sunday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Golf Cart Driver Volunteer: Drive patients and staff to and from their cars as they arrive or exit.
Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Therapy Dog Greeter Volunteer: Assist our therapy dog owners during visits introducing them to patients and visitors.
Monday - Friday, hours are dog dependent.
Emergency Department Greeter Volunteer: Assist and welcome patients as they enter the ER. Help individuals navigate the process while assisting staff.
Sunday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
How to Get Started
After you complete your online application, please print and mail the applicable forms below:
Student Applicants:
Student Parent Volunteer Consent Form (Camden, Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Voorhees)
All Applicants:
Consent to Background Check (Camden, Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Voorhees)
After you complete your online application, please print and mail the applicable forms below:
Student Applicants:
Student Parent Volunteer Consent Form (Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional)
All Applicants:
Consent to Background Check (Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional)
Once your materials are reviewed, eligible applicants will be contacted for an interview with the Director or Coordinator of Volunteer Services. During the interview, we'll discuss your interested and availability and recommend a role that is both fulfilling for you and beneficial to the hospital.
Once your placement is confirmed, we will coordinate your schedule and time commitment with the appropriate department in which you will be working.
Training and Orientation
All volunteers are required to attend an orientation session. Training is provided on the job by the Volunteer Services Department and may also involve department staff or experienced volunteers. Volunteers receive both verbal instructions and written role descriptions to ensure success in the position.
Contact Us
For more information about volunteer opportunities at Cooper University Health Care, please contact:
Volunteer Services at Camden
856.342.2995
volunteers@cooperhealth.edu
Volunteer Services at Cape
609.463.2289
wisniewski-ray@cooperhealth.edu