Adult Volunteers

Making a Real Difference in Other Peoples’ Lives

Welcome to the Phelps Volunteer page. We invite you to explore how you can become part of our team of “Caring Experts.”

Have you always thought that someday you would be a volunteer? Don’t wait another day…Phelps Memorial Hospital Center needs you now! We have something just right for you. We are flexible and will create a schedule that meets your needs and interests.

Did you know that volunteering actually is good for you? Studies show volunteers have greater satisfaction with life and live healthier, longer lives. Please read on and consider how you may be able to help.

What are the Benefits of Volunteering at Phelps?

The satisfaction that comes from helping others
The opportunity to meet new people and make new friends
The gratification of "giving back" to your community hospital
The feeling of well-being that comes with volunteering

Additional Benefits Include:

Free uniform shirt or vest
Free snacks
Free parking
Annual recognition luncheon
Appreciation gifts

What are the Requirements for Becoming a Phelps Volunteer?

Application and personal interview
Medical clearance and confidentiality form
Orientation and training

Phelps accepts volunteers without regard to age (if over 14 years), race, color, religion, national origin, sex or disability.

What are the Volunteer Opportunities at Phelps?

Volunteers play a very important role in making Phelps Memorial Hospital Center a more friendly, caring and comforting place for patients, staff, and visitors. Volunteers serve in many areas, both patient-and non-patient related, including:

Activities Representative
Administrative Support
Cherry Door Thrift Shop
Food Service
Gift Shop
Hospice
Information Desk
Library
Newborn Hearing Screening

Newspapers
OR/Family Liaison
Pastoral Care
Patient Representative
Patient Transport
Pharmacy
Physical/Occupational Therapy
Silver Spoons Patient Feeding

What are my next steps?

Complete and submit the on-line application form.
We will contact you via phone or email.
Any questions, email pcardozo@pmhc.us or call (914) 366-3170.

Student Volunteer Program

High School students age 14 to 17 click here for Student Volunteer Section.

Thank you for your interest in the Phelps Memorial Hospital Volunteer Program. We look forward to receiving your application and having you join us.

Pamela A. Cardozo
Director of Volunteer Services
Phelps Memorial Hospital Center
701 North Broadway
Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591
(914-366-3170)

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