Volunteer Program

Volunteers at GSPP Rehabilitation, the Official Therapy Provider for Penn Medicine, are as diverse as the communities we serve.

Our volunteers play an important role in patient experience and add an extra dimension of personal service to our patients, families and visitors.

All community members with the interest and ability to give back are encouraged to help make the lives of our patients even better. Start your volunteer journey with GSPP today:

Who We Are

GSPP Rehabilitation is a joint venture between Good Shepherd Rehabilitation and Penn Medicine (learn more about our partnership), providing expert inpatient and outpatient care throughout the greater Philadelphia and New Jersey region.

At GSPP, we offer a variety of unique volunteer opportunities because of our partnership structure.

Locations

• Penn Medicine | Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Specialty Hospital, our long-term acute care hospital in Philadelphia offering volunteer opportunities in a long-term acute care setting (1800 Lombard Street)
• Penn Medicine Rehabilitation, offering volunteer opportunities in an inpatient rehabilitation setting in Philadelphia (1800 Lombard Street)
• Penn Medicine | Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Outpatient Therapy, offering volunteer opportunities in a variety of outpatient locations throughout the Philadelphia region and parts of NJ (20+ locations)

Volunteer Examples

Depending on where you volunteer with us, you’ll have a number of options that match up with your interests and skills, including:

• Greet and direct patients, families and visitors
• Engage with patients, taking on an ambassador-type role
• Restock and/or organize supplies
• Assist clinical staff
• Event setup
• Offer overall hospitality

More About Volunteering at GSPP

What makes a great volunteer?

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Sincere interest in people and helping others
• Passionate about GSPP Rehabilitation’s work and mission
• Professional and positive attitude toward staff, patients and visitors
• Self-motivated, timely and reliable

What is required?

• Commitment to the requested hours and schedule of your chosen assignment; hours are flexible for your schedule
• Application, background check, immunization/vaccination records
• Orientation prior to start date

What is offered?

• Meaningful work experience
• Opportunity to meet new people and make new friends
• Annual volunteer appreciation and acknowledgement
• Free parking during your volunteer service
• Free hospital café voucher during your volunteer service