Community

Donations

Your support helps to finance innovative new programs and large capital projects and equipment and ensures that Phelps will continue to be able to provide leading-edge, high-quality healthcare to you, your family and your neighbors. Your gift to Phelps benefits the entire community.
Ways to give

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Volunteers

Studies show that volunteers have greater satisfaction with life and live healthier, longer lives. And they play a very important role in making Phelps Memorial Hospital Center a more friendly, caring and comforting place for patients, staff, and visitors. If you’re looking for a way to give back to your community and meet new friends while helping others, join Phelps’ team of Caring Experts and make a real difference in other people’s lives. We’re flexible and can create a schedule that meets your needs and interests in either patient – or non-patient related services, including:

• Activities Representative
• Administrative Support
• Cherry Door Thrift Shop
• Food Service
• Gift Shop
• Hospice
• Information Desk
• Library
• Newborn Hearing Screening
• Newspapers
• OR/Family Liaison
• Pastoral Care
• Patient Representative
• Patient Transport
• Pharmacy
• Physical/Occupational Therapy
• Silver Spoons Patient Feeding

Why volunteer?

• Feel good while helping others
• Give back to your community hospital
• Meet new people and make new friends
• Live longer and happier
• Receive a free uniform shirt or vest, and complimentary snacks
• Attend the annual recognition luncheon and receive a gift of appreciation

What are the requirements?

• Application and personal interview
• Medical clearance and confidentiality form
• Orientation and training

Ready to get started?
Complete and submit the volunteer application. We will contact you via phone or email to set up an interview. For more information, contact Pamela A. Cardozo, Director of Volunteer Services, at pcardozo@pmhc.us or call (914) 366-3170.

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Student Volunteers

Students aged 14 to 17 play an important role in making Phelps a friendly and efficient place for patients, staff, and visitors. Year-round, more than 60 student volunteers serve in a variety of areas. Whether it’s to fulfill your Community Service or maybe you’re thinking about medical school or a career in health care, our student volunteer program provides the opportunity to observe and interact with professionals in various services.

Why be a student volunteer?

• Enjoy great satisfaction from helping others
• Add service to your resume when applying to college or for a job
• Get exposure to a variety of careers in the healthcare field
• Meet peers from your own school and others
• Receive a free uniform shirt and snacks
• Receive a gift of appreciation

What are the student volunteer requirements?

• At least 14 years of age
• Working papers (for those under 16)
• Medical clearance
• Time commitment during school year and summer vacation
• Application and personal interview

Patient-Related Assignments for Student Volunteers

• Activities Representative
• Cardiovascular Diagnostic Lab
• Emergency Room
• Hospitality
• Newborn Hearing Screening
• Patient Transport
• PT/ OT
• Radiology
• Silver Spoons Patient Feeding Program

Non-Patient-Related Assignments for Student Volunteers

• Administrative/Clerical Support
• Cherry Door Thrift Shop
• Gift Shop
• Information Desk
• Library

Once accepted as a student volunteer, you’ll attend hospital orientation and undergo training in your service area. Upon completion, we’ll write a personal letter of recommendation with a description of the service area in which you worked and also provide a certificate of completed service with the number of volunteer hours you have given to Phelps.

Ready to get started?
Complete and submit the student volunteer application. We will contact you via phone or email to set up an interview. For more information, contact Pamela A. Cardozo, Director of Volunteer Services, at pcardozo@pmhc.us or call (914) 366-3170.

Phelps accepts student volunteers without regard to age (if over 14 years), race, color, religion, national origin, sex or disability.

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Auxiliary

Established in 1955, Phelps Auxiliary is a network of hundreds of men and women who provide volunteer services and participate in fundraising activities to help support the hospital. The Auxiliary is a volunteer membership organization comprised of nearly 400 dedicated individuals. Its primary mission is to raise much needed funds for the hospital.

Since its inception, the Auxiliary has raised $4 million in pledges and cash, including $54,200 for Phelps Hospice, $500,000 for Mammography, and a $500,000 Capital Campaign pledge for the new Emergency Department. Their support has also helped finance renovation of the mental health facility, purchase of operating room equipment, development of the Emergency Department’s PromptCare facility, and other capital improvements. For information about becoming a member of Phelps Auxiliary, call (914) 366-3170.

Auxiliary News

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Cherry Door Thrift Shop

The Cherry Door Thrift Shop is located at 36 Main Street in Tarrytown, the Auxiliary’s thrift shop is an ideal place to browse for everything from books to bureaus, plates to pictures, sporting goods to sofas, jewelry to jazz records and much more. Staffed by volunteers, The Cherry Door is a great place to pick up bargains and enjoy the friendly atmosphere. Donations of used items in good condition are welcome (household items only, no clothing). Call (914) 631-0470 for information. The Cherry Door may need what you don’t want.

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Gift Shop

Located off the main lobby, the Phelps Gift Shop is the place to shop for that special gift. A fundraising project of the Hospital Auxiliary, the shop is open seven days a week, staffed by volunteers.

Among its treasures are attractive and well-priced gifts for all occasions, including decorative pillows; ceramic, glass or crystal figurines; picture frames, trays, trivets and cutting boards; Stone Mountain hand bags; wallets, umbrellas and ladies’ scarves; fashion jewelry; beautiful baby clothing, accessories and plush animals; inspirational gifts; greeting cards; sweets; and a variety of personal items.

Please visit the Gift Shop to see what’s new or on sale. Free gift wrapping and free parking. Visa and MasterCard accepted. For questions or help, call: 914-366-3183.

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