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Thank you for your interest in Volunteer Services. Volunteers are an important part of our Jewish Hospital community and we welcome your application to get involved. We believe that you can make a difference. See below for information on our Adult Volunteer and Jewish Hospital/Red Cross VolunTeen programs.

Along with the contribution of your time, we welcome your donations of books, magazines, videos and children’s and adults DVDs to provide to our patients during their stay at The Jewish Hospital. Please call the volunteer office at 513-686-5330 for more details on donations.

Pet Therapy

Volunteer Services also offers pet therapy in order to reduce anxiety and depression associated with hospitalization to patients who request a visit. All pet therapy dogs have been trained and certified as therapy or “emotional” service dogs, through Therapy Dogs International (TDI) and are accompanied by their volunteer (owner). Only TDI dogs may visit. Please contact Volunteer Services if you have a canine interested in being a pet therapy dog or if you know of a patient who would like a visit.

Adult Volunteers

Opportunities for adult volunteers include clerical work, visiting patients with a book cart to offer books and magazines, flower delivery, assisting and directing patients and visitors, waiting rooms, emergency department assistance, senior care preferred program and supporting the spiritual care staff. Groups are also encouraged to inquire about special projects, not limited to on-site work.

Call 513-686-5330 to have an application mailed to you. Upon receiving the application:

• Completely fill out the application and list of references.
• Return both forms to:

Volunteer Services
The Jewish Hospital
4777 E. Galbraith Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45236
(fax) 513-686-5337

• Once your application has been received and references and background have been checked, a personal interview will be scheduled to discuss open positions and requirements. Volunteers may commit to four or more hours a week or to be “on-call” for special projects.
• All volunteers are required to participate in a Jewish Hospital orientation, receive a TB test and get an ID badge. Volunteers assigned to specific departments will participate in a departmental orientation as well.

The Jewish Hospital/Red Cross VolunTeen Program

The Jewish Hospital, in conjunction with the Red Cross, offers a 10 week (June to mid-August) summer VolunTeen program for teens 14 years of age or older. Teens are encouraged to apply by May 15.

• To request an application, call 513-686-5330.
• Once your application has been completed and returned, a personal interview will be scheduled to discuss open positions and requirements. Personal references and a background check are also required. Teens should expect to commit to four or more hours a week for eight out of the 10 weeks.
• All teen volunteers are required to participate in a Red Cross orientation, a Jewish Hospital orientation, receive a TB test and get an ID badge. Volunteers assigned to specific departments will participate in a departmental orientation as well.
• The Jewish Hospital Auxiliary offers a scholarship to eligible teens that have completed 100 hours of volunteer services and will be entering their senior year of high school in the coming year. Interested teens should inquire for additional information.
• Limited opportunities are available for teens during the school year. Applicants may be considered following their participation in the VolunTeen summer program.