Discover the Joy of Volunteering at Shore Medical Center
As a Shore volunteer, Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? Do you want to stay active, meet new people, and make a real difference in the lives of others? Volunteering at Shore Medical Center offers a fulfilling experience that benefits both you and the patients, families, and staff you support. You can:
- Make new friends and build connections
- Stay active and engaged in a welcoming environment
- Experience the joy of helping others during challenging times
- Find a sense of purpose and fulfillment
- Improve your own physical and mental well-being
- Share your knowledge and expertise to benefit the community
Whether you’re greeting visitors at the front desk, helping patients find their way, providing bedside comfort, or assisting staff behind the scenes, your kindness and dedication will have a lasting impact. We also welcome retired doctors, nurses, and business leaders who want to lend their expertise to support our mission.
Volunteer opportunities are available in both patient and non-patient areas, with flexible schedules to fit your availability. While we welcome all applicants, placement is based on hospital needs. Join our team of compassionate volunteers and experience the rewards of giving back!
Click here to download our volunteer application, or email Lisa DiTroia, Director of Volunteers, at lditroia@shoremedicalcenter.org. Be sure to include your name, area of interest and phone number. You may call our Volunteer Office at 609.653.3543 to learn more.
- Volunteer Opportunities (Adults)
- Information Desk - greet all patients and visitors who enter the medical center. Provide a positive first impression and experience.
- Patient Navigators - Navigating through the hospital to find a destination can be challenging. That's where Shore's Patient Navigators come in. Much like the global positioning device that helps people get from point A to point B in a vehicle, Patient Navigator volunteers help patients and visitors find their destination in the hospital – but with a personalized touch. Shore's volunteers escort guests from the information desk directly to their location, and back again if desired. Along the way, they may provide comfort and conversation, helping to calm nerves and make a visit less stressful.
- Patient and Family Liaisons - On the first day a patient is admitted to Shore Medical Center, a Patient and Family Liaison volunteer will visit them to share nonclinical information and to address any questions or concerns.
- Operating Room Liaisons - When patients come to Shore for a surgery, they are often accompanied by family or friends who wait in the surgical reception area for updates. OR liaison volunteers are there to check on the status of surgical patients and update the waiting individuals on the status of their surgery.
- Thrift/Gift Shop Volunteers - Volunteering at one of The Auxiliary of Shore Medical Center thrift shops, located in Somers Point and Marmora, or the hospital Gift Shop are more great ways to make an impact on patient care.
- Junior Volunteers
Junior Volunteers: Be a Part of Something Truly Special!
Are you interested in becoming a Junior Volunteer at Shore Medical Center? Watch this short video to discover more about the program and the difference you can make, directly from the voices of our dedicated volunteers and staff. Special thanks to Junior Volunteer Lily Harvey, who created this video for us during her volunteer experience!NOTE: Our Junior Volunteer and College Student Summer Programs are full and we are unfortunately not accepting any more applications for this summer.
