Our Caring Volunteers Light the Way

"We cannot hold a torch to light another person's path without brightening our own." - Ben Sweetland

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers at St. Joseph Medical Center are compassionate helpers who donate their time and skills to support the work of hospital staff and physicians and attend to the needs of patients and their families. Volunteers at SJMC are dedicated people who approach their work with the same commitment to excellence as our professional staff.

Volunteering at St. Joseph Medical Center is a way to contribute to the community, feel a sense of accomplishment, learn new skills, meet new people and learn more about relevant healthcare issues. We do our best to match the skills and talents of a new volunteer to the needs of the medical center.

Volunteers, 14 years of age and older, come to us with a variety of skills and gifts to enhance the ministry of helping and healing that is the heart of SJMC.
Whether you are an adult searching for fulfilling volunteer work or a high school or college student looking for healthcare experience, St. Joseph Medical Center offers a variety of opportunities to fulfill your goals.

Some Ways You Can Help

• Hospitality Ambassadors
• Friendly Visitors
• Spiritual Support Volunteers
• Nursing Support Volunteers
• Light Secretarial/Clerical Duties
• Gift Shop Volunteers
• Hospital Auxiliary

If you are interested in volunteering at St. Joseph Medical Center you can make an appointment with the Volunteer Office to explore our exciting volunteer opportunities and apply to become part of our exceptional volunteer team.

Let your light shine at St. Joseph Medical Center... Volunteer!

For more information about volunteering at SJMC contact:

SUSAN KAPPENSTEIN
Director of Volunteer Services

St. Joseph Medical Center
P.O. Box 316
Reading, PA 19603-0316

Phone: 610-378-2469
E-mail: susankappenstein@catholichealth.net