Volunteer Opportunities

Patient Visitor Volunteer
These volunteers provide so much: a warm blanket, a listening ear, a glass of cool water, a magazine or book. Volunteers can read to our patients or help them with a puzzle to pass the time. Volunteer visitors give the gift of time: time to focus on the patient and to provide comfort with a smile. These volunteers will be rounding on various floors and units at our main campus in Fort Worth.

Unit Support Volunteer
These volunteers visit patients and assist with general office support for the unit, such as making copies, filing, restocking supplies, answering phones and call lights. Volunteers assist visitors and family members in locating patients and as a liaison between staff and families to communicate non-medical information.

Greeters and Navigators
"Can you help me?" If you're customer service oriented, the answer is always a cheerful "Yes!" These outgoing volunteers greet and guide patients and their families within the hospital or work at the various entry points in the main hospital. A passion for people is a must for these volunteer positions.

Administrative
These opportunities vary from general office duties, organizing, filing, data entry, inventory or even helping with bulletin boards. There are clerical jobs for every skill and experience level. This is a great way to support the important departments that make up JPS!

Community Clinics
Become a JPS volunteer without leaving your neighborhood! Many of our clinics use volunteers to greet and check in patients, stock supplies and make reminder calls to patients with upcoming appointments. Volunteer service will be conveniently close to home.

Creative Service
We use volunteers in a variety of creative ways throughout the hospital system, from musicians, clowns, pet therapy and "Popper Teams" (Volunteers who pop and serve popcorn to our guests.) Let us know your interests and talents!

JPS "Serve and Learn"
A program for students (Virtual volunteer activities and education sessions)

Are you a student looking to make a difference in the lives of patients or caregivers at JPS? If so, our "Serve & Learn" program could be a perfect option for you! We recognize the positive impact volunteers make virtually and want to offer an activity that engages you in volunteer service and learning opportunities.

The Serve & Learn program is designed to directly impact and benefit our JPS patients, caregivers, and you! As a virtual volunteer, this opportunity allows you to be engaged in a structured program, the ability to serve at your own pace, and obtain service hours, if needed. We offer two components: Active Service and Vocational Learning. As a volunteer, you will first complete service activities provided within the program structure. Once an activity is completed and delivered, you can choose to move forward with one of the learning options. The educational components focus on areas of interest within the healthcare field.

Helping Hands volunteers use their creative skills to create and donate handmade items (quilting, sewing, knitting, crocheting, etc.) based on the current needs of our patients. Please see below for a list of our current needs.

Baby Items:

• Receiving blankets
• Quilted blankets
• Baby booties

Adult Items:
These items are mainly used for patients undergoing chemotherapy at our cancer center and geriatric patients in H.E.L.P (Hospital Elder Life Program).

• Afghans (crocheted or knitted)
• Fleece blankets or quilted blankets
• Caps and/or scarves
• Ostomy bag covers
• Small heart-shaped pillows for our breast cancer patients to place under their arms after surgery
• Fidget or Sensory blankets

Sizing Chart Guide

At this time, we are no longer accepting baby clothes and other non-blanket items not mentioned on our wish list.

Don't see the project or volunteer opportunity of your dreams in the descriptions above? There are a variety of creative ways to volunteer throughout the network. Contact us about your interests and talents, and we will help create an opportunity just for you.

JPS Volunteer Services
817-702-1590
volunteers@jpshealth.org

Decisions to accept a candidate are based on suitability, compatible goals, favorable interview, and recommendations. Below is a list of what is required to become a JPS volunteer:

• Standard volunteer shift: 2-4 hours
• Commit to serving at least 50 hours within a one-year period
• Provide two references
• Consent for a criminal background check with application
• Consent to a pre-admission drug test
• Flu vaccines are required and provided by JPS during Influenza season
• Tdap vaccine (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis)
• Adhere to Volunteer Code of Ethics, Policy & Procedures
• Wear required volunteer uniform which consists of a volunteer vest, smock/apron, or polo shirt
• Complete JPS Compliance and Volunteer Orientation Sessions

Volunteer health is a priority at JPS. If you have any questions regarding health requirements, please contact us 817-702-1590.

What is the time commitment?
We ask our volunteers to commit to at least one 4-hour shift per month. We can work with you to pick a day and time that you will most consistently be available.

Can I volunteer more than once a week?
Yes!

How old must you be to serve as an adult volunteer?
Our adult volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.

Will I be able to shadow or provide direct patient care (such as check blood pressure, temperature or provide physical therapy) with any doctors or nurses as a volunteer?
No. JPS Volunteers serve to meet the non-clinical needs of our health network. Many of our volunteers help improve the patient experience and have plenty of patient interaction without providing direct care.

Will my volunteer experience lead to a job at JPS Health Network?
A volunteer is a treasure to JPS. We want volunteers to have a positive experience without the hassle of employment considerations. If you are seeking a paid position, please visit JPS Careers.