Volunteers
Volunteers play a very important role at JFK Medical Center by helping us to provide high quality, cost effective healthcare to the JFK Medical Center community. JFK is extremely fortunate to have over four hundred dedicated volunteers that share their time and talent with the Medical Center. Together, they provide a valuable service to our patients, their families, visitors and the communities we serve.
Volunteers come from every walk of life. The majority are retired, some are college students pursuing medical careers and others are high school students doing community service. All have one thing in common, a little time to share and a desire to help.
If you are interested in joining our Volunteer Team, print and complete an application and call (561) 548-3735 for an interview.
Volunteer Services
Adult volunteers work in virtually every department in the Medical Center. Assignments are made based on the Medical Center's need and the volunteer's availability, interest, and skill. Every effort is made to arrange a service that is rewarding to the volunteer. All of our services, either directly or indirectly, are aimed toward enhancing service to our patients and visitors.
Services include the following:
- Assisting with the non-clinical needs of the patients, assisting visitors
- Serving as a liaison between family and staff
- Visiting patients offering them magazines and books
- Working in reception areas to greet patients and visitors, providing directions and information
- Delivering flowers, mail, and cards to patient rooms
- Assisting with day-to-day operations in the Gift Shop
- Providing wheelchair escort for patients
- Driving the tram to provide transportation to and from the parking area
- Assisting staff with a wide variety of tasks
For additional information about volunteering, call the Volunteers Office at (561) 548-3735.
