Morristown Medical Center Volunteer Requirements

Four male volunteers stand together in their Morristown Medical Center volunteer uniforms.

Volunteers at Morristown Medical Center are required to serve a minimum of three to four hours a week for at least six months. In addition, potential candidates whose applications are accepted must successfully complete the following requirements and be available for a virtual interview.

Verification of good health from a physician
– A doctor must fill out a health certificate verifying a volunteer's ability to perform assignments at a hospital.
Tuberculin screening
– Two tuberculin tests, offered free of charge at Morristown Medical Center to all adult volunteer applicants, are required. Tuberculin tests may also be scheduled with a private physician, but must be administered with a week off in between tests in order to be valid. Candidates who have a positive tuberculin test result must provide documentation of a negative chest X-ray.
Criminal background check
– All adults must complete criminal background check and social security verification forms before they can be assigned to volunteer work. Please note that it may take several weeks to receive authorization from the state.
Purchase volunteer uniform
– The uniform cost of $20 covers the production of the uniform, ensuring that all volunteers have a professional and consistent appearance.
Department-specific training
– Volunteers will receive training provided by hospital team members or more experienced volunteers specific to the department in which they will be volunteering.

Vaccination Requirements – To protect the health of Atlantic Health System (AHS) volunteers, patients, employees, medical staff, and visitors, Atlantic Health System requires a record of the following test(s) and vaccinations:

  1. A flu vaccination is required during flu season annually (as defined by theCenters for Disease Control).
  2. The COVID-19 vaccination series (two doses of Moderna or Pfizer, or one dose of Johnson & Johnson/Janssen).
  3. Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), and Varicella: The CDC defines immunity to these viruses as one of the following:
    1. Appropriate immunization
    2. Positive titer OR
    3. Laboratory confirmation of disease.
  4. Tdap: Volunteers must provide evidence of a single dose of Tdap.

Note: The Hepatitis B vaccine is required for Emergency Department and NICU volunteers.

Program Full

Our junior volunteer program is at full capacity and currently closed. As such, we are not accepting any new high school applicants at this time. Please check back seasonally for updates.