How to Become an Teen Volunteer

Teen volunteers assist our patients, visitors, and staff with various tasks and projects

Teen Volunteer Service Requirements

  • Age: Minimum 15 years of age
  • Initial Informational Phone Call: Students should call us at 973-322-5592 and leave a message to request a brief phone discussion - student will be placed on our waiting list if qualified. Please allow up to 2-3 business days for a return call, and be sure to leave a contact number.
  • Completed Application (provided after the information session)
    • Reference Form: to be completed by H.S. guidance counselor

    • Medical Attestation Form and Clearance: to be completed by student’s physician – includes all current medical requirements to ensure up to date immunization status.

    • COVID-19 full vaccination, including booster dose

  • Attendance at Orientation Program: this includes important safety and regulatory information necessary for all volunteers

  • Time Commitment: Volunteers are expected to serve a minimum of once per week and overall for one year or longer, according to set schedules

  • Dress Code: Volunteer jacket and ID name badge provided by the Medical Center, along with business attire (no jeans/denim, shorts, or casual clothes)

Patient Stories

  • “I make these burns look good.”

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  • We had the most wonderful experience with all of the doctors and nurses at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, especially Dr. Roberti, transplant surgeons Dr. Geffner and Dr. Sun, and Dr. Roberti’s wonderful nurses Josie and Nancy.

    Kaitlin
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  • We think it’s a little bit of NICU Magic that these two have found such a beautiful friendship and we hope it lasts forever!

    Anna & Cooper
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