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)
Be the First Smile. Be the Helping Hand. Be the Difference.
Volunteers play a vital role in creating a welcoming, compassionate experience for every patient and visitor who walks through our doors. Whether you enjoy helping people find their way, offering comfort during stressful moments, or giving back through service, there is a place for you at Shore Medical Center.Information Desk & GPS Volunteers: Our Information Desk and GPS Volunteers are often the first impression of Shore Medical Center. With a friendly smile and helpful guidance, they greet patients and visitors as they enter the Medical Center and assist them with directions and questions.
Much like a global positioning system helps drivers get from Point A to Point B, Shore’s GPS Volunteers help patients and visitors navigate the hospital—only with a personalized, human touch. These volunteers escort guests from the information desk directly to their destination (and back again if desired), offering reassurance, conversation, and comfort along the way. Their presence helps calm nerves and makes visits less stressful and more positive.
Operating Room Liaison Volunteers: When patients come to Shore Medical Center for surgery, they are often accompanied by family or friends who wait anxiously in the surgical reception area. Operating Room Liaison Volunteers serve as a vital link between the surgical team and waiting loved ones.
They check on the status of surgical patients and provide timely updates, offering reassurance and support during what can be a very emotional time.
Thrift Shop & Gift Shop Volunteers: Volunteering in one of the Shore Medical Center Auxiliary’s Thrift Shops (located in Somers Point and Marmora) or in the Hospital Gift Shop is a meaningful way to support the Medical Center while engaging with the community. These roles are perfect for volunteers who enjoy customer service, teamwork, and making a positive impact through fundraising and service.
Professional Navigators – Emergency Department: Professional Navigators are often retired healthcare professionals who wish to continue giving back. These volunteers make a powerful difference in our Emergency Department by helping patients and families navigate the admissions process.
They answer questions, provide comfort and emotional support, and serve as a calm, reassuring presence while patients await admission for an inpatient stay.
No matter the role, every volunteer helps create a more compassionate, welcoming experience at Shore Medical Center.
Your time, kindness, and willingness to help truly make a difference.
- NextGen Med Junior Volunteer program
Shore Medical Center's NextGen Med program is designed for high school students to gain exposure to diverse careers in healthcare- from medicine and nursing to public health, biotech, and therapy.
Through real-world experiences and guidance from experts in the field, students will gain valuable insight and have opportunities to interact directly with healthcare professionals across a wide range of specialties.
This volunteer-based program is focused on building the next generation of compassionate, skilled, and innovative healthcare professionals.
Meetings will be held every first Wednesday of the month starting Wednesday, October 1 from 5pm – 7pm through May 6, 2026 at Shore Medical Center. Each month a new speaker and topic will be presented. Every student who attends is eligible to receive volunteer hour credits of two hours for each session they attend. It is not mandatory to attend every month but it is highly suggested to become more aware of the many opportunities in healthcare.
Meetings will be held in DiOrio Hall. Students are invited to bring a drink and small snack to the meeting.
For more information, please contact the Volunteer Office at 609-653-3543 or email lditroia@shoremedicalcenter.org.
